4 Lessons from The Mental Health Wellness Summit For Shluchos

Organized by Merkos 302’s Shluchim Refuah and JLI’s Wellness Institute and hosted at the Jewish Children’s Museum, the event proved more popular than ever.  A full-day program was complete with sessions by leading mental health professionals as well as experienced Shluchos, to present a perfectly balanced approach suited to the needs of Shluchos serving Jewish communities worldwide. 

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