Yesh Tikva

A Jewish Fertility Community

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Supportive Spaces

Find the right peer support group for you

Gentle, confidential gatherings where those facing fertility and family building journeys can connect with others who truly understand. Together, we hold space for grief, hope, and the complex emotions of the journey — without judgment, pressure, or need to explain.

An infertility diagnosis, follow-up treatment, and family building are just physically and financially draining. We know it takes an emotional toll. That’s why we provide you with opportunities to connect with your peers for emotional support.

Yesh Tikva’s free Supportive Spaces create an inviting virtual space where everyone can listen and share. Our goal is to provide a caring environment where you can meet others navigating similar infertility journeys, family building stories and more. 

What can you expect?

Compassion

We are holding space for you. We are present, listening and making sure that you feel heard, loved and supported.

Conversation

Sometimes it can feel very lonely and can be difficult sharing with others. Our groups provide you with a place to safely end your silence and share with others who understand.

Community

You will have the opportunity to connect others in a similar space on their fertility journey. In this space you are not an “other,’ you are one of us, a valued member of this community.

All peer Supportive Spaces are free of charge and facilitated by trained experts

Deborah (Dubby) Rosner

LAC, PMH-C

Kenzi Locks

LCSW, HWC

Dr. Talia Hindin

PSyD

Meira Alon

LCPC, LAC, LADC

Rabbi Michael Bleiche,

LCSW

Please Note: All Supportive Spaces are facilitated by trained mental health professionals to create a safe and compassionate environment for peer support. However, these gatherings are not mental health counseling or therapy, and they are not a substitute for individual mental health treatment. Participation does not establish a therapeutic relationship, and anyone in need of professional mental health care is encouraged to seek support from a licensed provider. Yesh Tikva staff can help you connect with an appropriate provider.

Join a Supportive Space

Yesh Tikva hosts peer supportive spaces centered around the many stages and experiences of infertility and family building, free of charge.

Holding Space Before the High Holidays

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

Let’s come together at every stage or phase of infertility or family building. We’ll hold space for each other, no matter how we feel about welcoming the new year and all it has to bring.

8 PM EST/ 5 PM PST
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

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Journeying to Parenthood: Beginning

with Deborah Rosner, LAC, PMH-C

Primary Infertility: Diagnostics and Beginning of Treatment

8:30 PM EST/ 5:30 PM PST

Next date to be announced

Next date to be announced

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Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

Journeying Once More to Parenthood

with Zahava Rosenberg ACSW

Secondary Infertility Wanting More While Appreciating What We Have

8:30 PM EST/ 5:30 PM PST

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

Journeying Once More to Parenthood

with Zahava Rosenberg ACSW

Secondary Infertility: Wanting More While Appreciating What We Have

8:30 PM EST/ 5:30 PM PST

Next date to be announced

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

Pregnancy Post-Infertility

with Meira Alon, LCPC, LAC, LADC

7:30 PM EST/ 4:30 PM PST

Next date to be announced

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

For Men or Couples

1:1 sessions with Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW

A Judgement Free and Safe Space

9 and 9:30 PM EST/ 6 and 6:30 PM PST
Sundays:
September 7th, October 19th, and November 9th, 2025
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Contemplating and Pursuing Donor Conception

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

Next date to be announced

8 PM EST/ 5 PM PST

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space
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Pregnancy and Raising Children Post-Donor Conception

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

9 PM EST/ 6 PM PST

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

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All Paths: Contemplating and Pursuing Different Pathways to Parenthood

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

For all considering and walking the path of surrogacy, donor conception and adoption

8 PM EST / 5 PM PST

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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Contemplating and Pursuing Adoption

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

Next date to be announced

8 PM EST/ 5 PM PST

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space
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Parenting Post-Adoption

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

Next date to be announced

9 PM EST/ 6 PM PST

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Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

Surrogacy: Contemplating, Pursuing or Parenting-Post

with Kenzi Locks, LCSW, HWC

Next date to be announced

9:00 PM EST/ 6:00 PM PST

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space
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Postpartum Post-Infertility

with Meira Alon, LCPC, LAC, LADC

9 PM EST/ 6 PM PST

Next date to be announced

Please email us at events@yeshtikva.org if you’re interested in joining this supportive space

Our supportive spaces are free of charge and are always facilitated by certified mental health field professionals to provide peer support and self-help education. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility and family building community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care I may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education. I understand that facilitators are trained mental health professionals to create a safe and compassionate environment for peer support. However, these gatherings are not mental health counseling or therapy, and they are not a substitute for individual mental health treatment. Participation does not establish a therapeutic relationship between myself and anyone else in the gathering. If I need professional mental health care, I know that I am encouraged to seek support from a licensed provider. I'm understand that Yesh Tikva staff can help me connect with an appropriate provider.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our supportive spaces are free of charge and are always facilitated by certified mental health field professionals to provide peer support and self-help education. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility and family building community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care I may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education. I understand that facilitators are trained mental health professionals to create a safe and compassionate environment for peer support. However, these gatherings are not mental health counseling or therapy, and they are not a substitute for individual mental health treatment. Participation does not establish a therapeutic relationship between myself and anyone else in the gathering. If I need professional mental health care, I know that I am encouraged to seek support from a licensed provider. I'm understand that Yesh Tikva staff can help me connect with an appropriate provider.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

Our support groups are free of charge and are always run by certified mental health field professionals. We offer support groups for couples, just women and just men. Together we create an intimate Jewish fertility community.


Virtual Support Group Guidelines and Waiver

To make this group safe, supportive, productive, and the best experience possible for group members, it is important for each member to make a commitment to actively attend the group. In doing so, you get the benefit of yours and others’ efforts. Please agree to abide by the following:

To be part of this group, I understand that I must join with my camera on and it must remain on for the duration of the group.

I understand that I may not describe anything discussed in group with others, or any details about other members, including their names, appearance or any other related personal information.

I understand that I may not record the group sessions in any way.

If I see other group members out in public, I will be respectful of their boundaries as some people would like to remain anonymous in the community.

I have been advised that Yesh Tikva will make every attempt to respect my privacy and boundaries.

I understand that this is an open group and new participants may join between sessions.

I understand that Yesh Tikva will use a third party video conferencing solution to facilitate the virtual support group meetings. Although these calls may be encrypted for protection from malicious eavesdropping, Yesh Tikva cannot guarantee this. By participating in the call, each member has reviewed and accepted the security of the facilitating platform.

I understand that facilitators will not share my personal contact information with others.

I understand that this group is not a substitute for care you may need from a licensed healthcare practitioner. It’s purpose is to provide peer support and self-help education.

I understand that the group leader will not reveal information about me without my written permission except where disclosure is required by law: Anyone who indicated they wish to harm themselves or others.

Self-Care in Emergencies: If at any time I feel like harming myself or injuring another, I will let the group facilitator know and or contact my individual therapist or psychiatrist. If I cannot reach them, I will call either 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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