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The HINDA Institute This page provides update on The HINDA Institute - an organization dedicated to the enriching the lives of Jewish inmates and their families.

10/13/2026

Imagine being released from prison with no home, no car, no money, and nowhere to turn.

Just weeks before his release, the building he was supposed to return to burned down. Two weeks after coming home, he lost his sister.

At a time when everything felt uncertain, We stepped in to help him secure an apartment.

That apartment wasn't just a roof over his head. It was the stability he needed to begin rebuilding his life.

We believe everyone deserves dignity, support, and a real opportunity for a fresh start.

Sometimes, the difference between making things worse and making things better is just a moment to pause.But learning ho...
10/12/2026

Sometimes, the difference between making things worse and making things better is just a moment to pause.

But learning how to respond instead of react takes practice.

Join the Hinda Institute for *From Reaction to Response*, a 7-session course with Wilfredo Laracuente exploring how our thoughts influence our emotions, decisions, relationships, and everyday challenges.

📅 *Starts this Wednesday, October 14!*
🕗 8:00–9:30 PM ET | 7:00–8:30 PM CT
💻 Live on Zoom

🔗 *Register on our website:*

10/08/2026

Sometimes, the most powerful way to explain what we do is to hear it from someone whose life we've touched. 💙

10/07/2026

Behind every arrest is a story most people never get to hear.

A mother shares what it was like watching her son experience mental health challenges, become increasingly isolated, and eventually enter a justice system she felt was focused more on punishment than on getting him the help he needed.

For families of justice impacted individuals, navigating the system can mean months or years of uncertainty, fear, and challenges they never expected to face.

Hinda works alongside justice impacted individuals and their families, providing support, guidance, community, and hope throughout the journey.

10/06/2026

Explore how our thoughts and reactions influence the way we handle conflict and make decisions. This course will offer practical tools to better understand our responses, navigate challenging situations, and make more thoughtful and intentional choices.

Wednesdays: October 14, 21 & 28 and November 4, 11, 18 & 25
7 sessions via Zoom

8:00–9:30 ET / 7:00–8:30 CT / 6:00–7:30 MT

10/05/2026

Throwback to our Navigating Social Security Disability class with Jeffrey A. Rabin.

In this clip, Jeffrey makes an important distinction: having a serious diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean someone is unable to work. Understanding how disability is actually evaluated can make a major difference when navigating the system.

Hinda offers educational classes like these, to give our community practical knowledge, resources, and tools to better navigate life’s challenges.

📚 Coming up next: From Reaction to Response with Wilfredo Laracuente

A 7-session course exploring how our thoughts influence our emotions, decisions, relationships, and conflicts, and how we can learn to respond more effectively.

📅 Begins October 14
⏰ 7 PM CT | 8 PM ET | 6 PM MT
💻 Live on Zoom

10/01/2026

A prison sentence should not mean losing access to your humanity, or being forgotten when you need help most.
This story is a painful reminder that people behind prison walls can face serious challenges advocating for their own needs, including healthcare.

At the Hinda Institute, our work begins long before someone comes home. We visit, advocate, provide support, and remind those who are incarcerated that they are not alone.

10/01/2026

A prison sentence should not mean losing access to your humanity, or being forgotten when you need help most.
This story is a painful reminder that people behind prison walls can face serious challenges advocating for their own needs, including healthcare.
At the Hinda Institute, our work begins long before someone comes home. We visit, advocate, provide support, and remind those who are incarcerated that they are not alone.

09/30/2026

His Bar Mitzvah was coming up, a milestone he should have been celebrating with his entire family.

But his father was in prison.

For a child, incarceration can mean missing the moments that matter most, that’s where the Hinda Institute stepped in, supporting him and his family through a time no child should have to navigate alone.

When someone goes to prison, the impact reaches far beyond the prison walls.

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Des Plaines, IL
60016

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+17089907849

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