Author Archives: AnthonySelvitella

About AnthonySelvitella

Anthony J. Selvitella, LCSW, is a psychotherapist in private practice in New York City. He is also currently serving at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the Mental Health Service where he works with World War II veterans and their families as well returning OIF/OEF veterans. Anthony also has worked extensively with Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) in the areas of domestic abuse in the Orthodox community and inter-group relations. He received his BA from American University in Washington, DC, and his Master's from City University of New York's Hunter College. He may be contacted at aselvitella@gmail.com.

Conversation with a new friend from France

Posted on September 24, 2010 by AnthonySelvitella

“Let us now relate the awesomeness of this day’s holiness,” the Unetanneh Tokef commences. This year, the day’s “holiness” for me was displayed by the meeting of a new friend. After schul, I started up a conversation with a lady … Continue reading →

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Grandchild-Grandparent Reflection

Posted on August 30, 2010 by AnthonySelvitella

“Never grow old, ” the character of Elizabeth I admonishes in Orlando. Watching my grandmother travel through her nineties, I often think of those lines from Virginia Wolfe’s 1928 novel. As my parents and I attempt to offer my grandmother the … Continue reading →

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