Our Vision
To be a leading and trusted resource in the prevention and treatment of addiction
Our Mission
To deliver unified education, programming, care and support to all those affected by addiction in the Jewish Community and beyond.
Our Team
Rabbi David Appelrouth
Spiritual Advisor
Samantha Braiman
Director of Youth Outreach
Miriam Citron
Operations Manager
Rachel Dahan
Clinical Director
Rami Elzas
Executive Assistant
Ori Goldstein
President & CEO
Marlee Harendorf
Behavioural Addictions Manager
Rachel Iskov
Lead Researcher & Grant Writer
David Kaufman
Director of Group Counselling
Debby Klachook
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
IIan Orzy
Vice President
Jay Pasternack
Director of Community Development
Arieh Singer
Vice-President of Marketing
Aliza Sigler
Social Worker
Ita Tobis
Director of Campus Programming, Courage 2 Change
Orit Tordjman
Client Relations Manager
Our Impact
COVID-19 amplified the relationship between mental health and addiction.
JACS Toronto responded effectively to support the community during these challenging times.
JACS Toronto responded effectively to support the community during these challenging times.
From March 2020 to February 2022, more than 1,500 individuals attended one-on-one counseling and group therapy sessions at JACS.
JACS clinicians worked with more clients in individual and family counseling and in support groups than before COVID-19 began: individual counseling clients and group attendees doubled during this period, increasing 94% and 105%, respectively.
50% increase
in the number of youth outreach workshops during the pandemic
52% increase
in the number of Jewish school visits during the pandemic
126% increase
in the number of students attending C2C presentations during the pandemic
367% increase
in the number of adult outreach presentations during the pandemic
