Embracing Questions, Healing, and Community with Rachel Ettun
Manage episode 480711779 series 3610642
In this episode of Honey from the Rock, Bill sits down with Rachel Ettun, Founder and CEO of Haverut, a family therapist, spiritual caregiver, mentor, and group facilitator. Rachel shares her profound journey rooted in faith, family, and healing—both personal and communal.
Key Topics Covered:
- Rachel’s childhood in a family of seven, where she was raised to ask questions and calmly voice her thoughts.
- The deeply personal story of her second child, Ruth, born with Cystic Fibrosis, and the journey through Ruth’s illness and passing at age 11.
- The inspiring backstory of how Rachel’s experiences led her to co-found Haverut, an organization dedicated to spiritual growth and healing.
- Her transition from asking "Why?" to exploring "For what?"—shifting perspective from questioning to purpose.
- An overview of Haverut, the foundation she leads, and the impactful work they do to foster spiritual healing alongside physical health.
- The importance of healing through belonging, friendship, and community—especially within the Jewish world.
- The distinction between spiritual health and mental health, and how they intersect.
- The powerful role of Jewish life, rituals, and holidays in nurturing mental and spiritual well-being.
- Perspectives on healing as a society from trauma, especially within the Jewish community worldwide.
Join us for this heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, community, and the continuous journey toward healing.
CONNECT WITH RACHEL ETTUN AND HAVERUT: https://haverut.org.il/about/
FOLLOW THE HONEY FOUNDATION:
Website: https://honeyfoundationforisrael.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.honeyfoundation/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyfoundationforisrael
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thehoneyfoundationforisrae7795
To be part of creating an Israeli society that is more open, more connected and more reflective of our Jewish values, click here to donate to the Honey Foundation for Israel https://honeyfoundationforisrael.org/give/
This episode was produced and edited by thepodwaves.com
10 episodes