Off the Couch
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Off the Couch
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
When a new doctor-patient comes to my office, my eyes are already peeled to look for substance abuse
Jacob L. Freedman MD
Jacob L. Freedman is a psychiatrist and business consultant based in Israel. When he’s not busy with his patients, Dr. Freedman can be found learning Torah in the Old City or hiking the hills outside of Jerusalem. Dr. Freedman can be reached most easily through his website www.drjacoblfreedman.com.
Dr. Freedman is proud to announce the publication of his new book, Off The Couch, in collaboration with Menucha Publishers.
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Tuesday, August 03, 2021
Something was strange about Shachna’s tears, however. It actually looked as though he was crying out of sadness and not laughter.
Off the Couch
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
The aquarium. Vocational rehab. The best thing Israel has to offer. The spinning wheels in my head finally clicked
Off the Couch
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
The fellow laughed aggressively and said, “Wadaya want, Rabbi? You trying to save his soul?”
Off the Couch
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
“Of course, he’ll cooperate with you, Dr. Freedman. He’s heard about you and is convinced you’re Eliyahu Hanavi”
Off the Couch
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
“Fine, Doctor Harvard, but you’re dumber than you look"
Off the Couch
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
“Yasher koach, Levi Yitzhak! One night of sobriety!”
Off the Couch
Wednesday, April 07, 2021
I cut straight to the chase. “So, you’re pretty much high all day, tzaddik?”
Off the Couch
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
The gabbai still thought I had some special powers, and raced up to the Rebbe to let him know
Off the Couch
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
I may have made an enemy in Reb Ruvy, but I had just saved Mahyer’s life. The tradeoff was worth it
Off the Couch
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
A great way for me to lose my license, the bochur to get hurt, and Reb Ruvy to get arrested
