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Denver, CO — Judaism Your Way is proud to announce the upcoming release of “Unlearning Jewish Anxiety: How to Live with More Joy and Less Suffering,” a transformative new book by Rabbi Caryn Aviv, available in paperback and eBook formats on February 10, 2026.
In “Unlearning Jewish Anxiety,” Rabbi Aviv confronts the deeply ingrained patterns of anxiety that many Jewish individuals experience—patterns shaped by history, culture, and the lingering effects of collective trauma. The book offers fresh insights into why Jewish anxiety is real, how it is passed down through generations, and most importantly, how it can be addressed and released through awareness, compassion, and spiritual practice.
“Jewish anxiety is not all in our heads,” Aviv explains. “We inherit it from our ancestors and learn it through our lived experiences. But it is not inevitable. With curiosity, self-compassion, and courage, we can choose to live with more joy, despite the world’s challenges.”
The book draws on Jewish wisdom, psychological insights, and practical approaches designed to help readers:
• Understand how the mind creates unconscious habits that fuel anxiety.
• Recognize and transform internalized patterns related to safety, worthiness, and belonging.
• Apply reflective questions and exercises to foster self-awareness and emotional resilience.
Rabbi Aviv, rabbinic and program director at Judaism Your Way in Denver, CO, brings decades of experience in Jewish learning and community engagement to this work, infusing it with warmth, intellectual depth, and actionable practices for everyday life.
The book will be published by Monkfish Book Publishing Company and is now open for preorder through multiple platforms, including Bookshop and Barnes & Noble.
“Unlearning Jewish Anxiety” is ideal for anyone seeking to better understand how anxiety shows up in our lives and to cultivate tools for living with greater presence, peace, and joy.
For more information, to join the pre-order list, or to inquire about upcoming workshops and discussions related to the book, visit: unlearningjewishanxiety.org or contact Johanna Politzer Woodrow at johanna@judaismyourway.org.
