Jake And My Family: The Jewish Family System

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Jake is a part of many systems. Jake’s immediate family consists of his wife Sheri and their two sons Myles and Levi. Jake’s parents are deceased, and Sheri’s mother is not very supportive also, she disapproves of her marriage to Jake. Jake grew up in a traditional Caucasian family and has one sister who lives in London. Jake and Sheri have a couple of friends but have become isolated from their social support system. Jake and Sheri identify as Jewish and attend a local synagogue on major celebratory occasions. Due to only attending this synagogue a couple times a year, it may not be a strong source support for Jake and his family. However, the Jewish religion could be considered a source of strength for the family.
Jake’s community system

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