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Gila Block

Gila is the Executive Director and Co-Founder Yesh Tikva. Three years into her personal fertility journey she founded Yesh Tikva with the help of four incredible and dedicated women. She received her BA in psychology from Yeshiva University Stern College for Women and an MA in Applied Behavioral Analysis from Columbia University. Prior to assuming the position of Executive Director of Yesh Tikva, she worked for 8 years as a behavior therapist and parent educator.

Resources by Gila Block

Collection of Reflections
Co-Authors: Gila Block, Dr. Talia Hindin, Dvora Entin, LCSW, Rabbi Michael Bleicher, LCSW, Yoetzet Halacha Atara Segal, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky, Anonymous

Kol Tikva Hear Our Voices: High Holidays 5780

A collection of Jewish reflections, essays, and lived experiences

Hear Our Voices: High Holiday 5780 brings together Jewish reflections from mental health professionals, clergy, and individuals living their own...

Fertility and InfertilityHigh HolidaysHolidays & CalendarJewish Life & Community
Article
Author: Gila Block

Claiming Shame and Finding Strength While Navigating Infertility

End of Year Reflection: Moving from secrecy to self-respect, one brave truth at a time.

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that claiming shame is not one-size-fits-all. There is room for privacy....

Advocacy & AwarenessCoping & Managing Difficult MomentsFertility and InfertilityFertility TreatmentJewish Life & CommunityLifecycle EventsManaging GriefMental Health & Emotional SupportSeeking Help

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