Achdus Magazine recently spoke with the Dinever Rebbetzin of Toms River, Rebbetzin Malki Spira, LMHC, who has become known for her thoughtful work helping members of the frum community navigate emotional struggles with sensitivity, insight, and a deep grounding in Torah and hashkafah. Living in Toms River, where her husband serves as the Rav of Khal Heichal Elimelech Dinev, Rebbetzin Spira brings together professional training in mental health with a lifetime of experience within the heimishe world, helping individuals and families find greater clarity, balance, and menuchas hanefesh.
In this conversation, the Rebbetzin reflects on the experiences that shaped her path—from trying to understand the emotional world she felt so deeply as a child, to witnessing firsthand the quiet burdens many people carry. Those early impressions, together with pivotal experiences later in life, ultimately led her to pursue formal education in mental health and dedicate herself to helping others. Along the way, she shares insights about religious OCD, parenting, chinuch, and how Torah perspectives can guide people toward healthier and more balanced lives.
