Unlearning Jewish Anxiety: How to Live with More Joy and Less Suffering
February 22, 2026
When we prioritize caring for ourselves and cultivating joy, we become better resourced to address tikkun olam.
Caryn Aviv is rabbinic director at Judaism Your Way in Denver, Colo. She’s a recovering academic in sociology and Jewish studies, and (mostly) a formerly anxious Jew. Rabbi Caryn teaches and leads ritual that offer healing and compassion for Jews, their loved ones and allies. Unlearning Jewish Anxiety is her fourth book.
When we prioritize caring for ourselves and cultivating joy, we become better resourced to address tikkun olam.
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