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Gila Hammer was a bright light who drew everyone in with her warmth and kindness. When she died from suicide at just 18 years old, her father, Rabbi Shalom Hammer, founded Gila’s Way — a nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention and education. As Rabbi Hammer says, “The only way I know to confront death is by helping to save lives.”
In this moving episode, Rabbi Hammer shares his story — from the tragedy that changed his life to his work supporting traumatized IDF soldiers — and how he channels his pain into purpose through Gila’s Way, bringing awareness, hope, and healing to others.
To find out more about Gila's Way you can visit the website at: Gilasway.com
To speak to Rabbi Hammer or to schedule a speaking tour you can email: [email protected]
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsK24OSmIYG_XWzeplhfmb8LJcWKphITh&si=untn3fmHLLaEEFNm
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relief-from-grief-by-mayrim/id1788349916
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3AvWNp0DrHqE5AVYJHooiK?si=ufpIObuGRumS5uFXmvrpgA
Chapters
1. Rabbi Shalom Hammer : Gila’s Way, Saving Lives (00:00:00)
2. Welcome & Mayrim’s Mission (00:00:01)
3. Meet Rabbi Shalom Hammer (00:01:02)
4. Why Gila’s Way Was Founded (00:01:24)
5. What Gila’s Way Does (00:03:09)
6. Did We See The Warning Signs (00:03:57)
7. Guilt, Faith, And Anger (00:06:34)
8. A Father’s Rapport With God (00:10:43)
9. Who Was Gila (00:13:40)
10. Speaking Openly About Suicide (00:16:58)
11. Harmful Myths In Religious Spaces (00:18:58)
12. What Not To Say At Shiva (00:22:31)
13. The One Question That Saves Lives (00:25:21)
14. How To Support The Bereaved (00:27:25)
15. Learning Suicide Prevention (00:29:01)
16. Turning Pain Into Purpose (00:30:29)
17. Closing, Resources, And Outreach (00:32:39)
17 episodes