Suffering from Mental Illness in the Orthodox Jewish Community

• By: Linda N. Baron-Katz
• July 1st, 2013
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After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I had a tough time being accepted, especially in the Orthodox Jewish community. You see, I am an Orthodox woman – I keep my head covered, dress modestly, keep kosher, observe the Sabbath and Jewish holidays, and am readily identified as an observant...