Fighting Abuse, Trauma, Addiction & Rehab in the Jewish World: The Full Baruch Bergman Story

Trigger Warning: This discussion touches on sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, & recovery. Baruch Bergman shares his raw story of surviving sexual abuse as a child in a yeshiva, how the community’s denial deepened his pain, and how that led to years of addiction and mental health struggles. He talks about losing trust in religion, battling shame, and trying to find his place after trauma. Through family support, therapy, and moments of real empathy, he slowly began to rebuild his life and faith. His story is about what silence does to survivors and how being heard can start real healing. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life’s hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: Access@OhelFamily.org Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI You can find out more about our host Elisheva Liss here: https://bit.ly/47ujFRS We LOVE Feedback: email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.