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Depression is the most common of all psychiatric illnesses. It is estimated that at any one time worldwide, 300m—400m people suffer from depression. Depression cuts across all socioeconomic and racial barriers. Like most medical illnesses, we are learning that depression sometimes has a genetic component. Social and personal factors also play a role, but you often find that depression will run in families. Most depressions come with a certain amount of anxiety, which is why anti-depressants treat both depression and anxiety. Like most illnesses, depression can be seen as a spectrum, and those depressions can sometimes be treated with ECT in a hospital. Today, ECT is nothing like the ECT seen in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.  ECT is a safe and effective treatment for depression with minimal side effects.

NEW YORK NEWS

 New York City and its surrounding area experienced a significant earthquake followed by multiple aftershocks. The initial quake measured 4.8 on the Richter scale, striking near Gladstone, New Jersey, and was followed by a 3.8 magnitude aftershock.

The Jewish community in New York City was left shaken and deeply concerned following Iran's missile attack on Israel over the weekend, igniting fears for the safety and well-being of loved ones in the besieged Jewish state.

“On Oct. 7, Jewish history called. It has asked us to stand up and stand out as Jews. It has asked us to fight terrorism and combat hatred. It has asked us to protest, to not remain silent or complacent, to unify and unite in common cause to free our hostages. It asked us on Oct. 7 and it is still asking that of us now.”

Pesach: a night of recalling the miracles of our past and recognizing the miracles in our lives today.

Recap: Jordie goes with Zevi to Zevi’s lifeguarding job. Jordie ends up saving a boy from drowning. On the way to camp, a lady wearing a burqa asks to borrow a phone from them. Zevi doesn’t really want to lend it to her, but he does.