Shimmy Feintuch, LCSW CASAC-G is a New York City-based psychotherapist whose practice focuses on issues of addiction and relationships. He is a professor at Yeshiva University’s Wurzweiler School of Social Work, and lectures widely on emotional wellness, mindfulness, and the intersection of LGBTQ+ issues and traditional religious values. Before joining the JQY board, Shimmy served as President of the Board at The Beis Community, an intentional and welcoming space in New York City. Shimmy brings a spirit of allyship to his work on the board, and he is committed to advocating for LGBTQ+ issues, especially in Orthodox Jewish spaces.
