About Ibd

Amber speaks with Hindy Klein, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community living with Crohn’s colitis. Hindy shares how she manages IBD while observing Jewish laws, discussing challenges with diet, fasting, and hospital care during Shabbat and holidays. She also talks about overcoming stigma, the importance of community support, and how her faith helps her cope. The episode highlights the need for cultural sensitivity in healthcare and the value of sharing personal stories to support others with chronic illness.   Episode transcript and more information at: https://bit.ly/AIBD179   ✨ Intersection of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and religious faith ✨ Personal experiences of managing Crohn's colitis within the Orthodox Jewish community ✨ Challenges related to diet, fasting, and hospital care during religious observances ✨ Cultural tendencies towards privacy regarding chronic illness in the Jewish community ✨ Importance of community support and mutual aid in times of health crises ✨ Navigating healthcare comm