Monthly Archives: May 2011
T’Shuvah Means Redemption
By Jaron Zanerhaft At some point in the midst of life’s successes, everyone must eventually fall. When you do, what’s the thing to do next? With what method do you move forward? Sometimes, in order to keep moving forward, you … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Family Wellness, Incarceration, Mark Borovitz, Sobriety, Temple, Torah, Uncategorized
10 Answers on Dating, Sex, Age, Gender, Religion, Faith, Sobriety, and Rules
By Michael Soter This week, I have spent a lot of time speaking with Ilana Angel, writer of “Keeping the Faith”, The Jewish Journal’s most popular blog. Ilana writes a lot about dating—she is a single, 45 year old mother. … Continue reading
How Do You Help Someone Who Won’t Get Help?
By Ben Spielberg I recently received a call from an old friend who used to be sober and is now using drugs again. He said that he wants help, but he doesn’t want to do anything about it. I offered … Continue reading
Filed under 12-Steps, addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Gratitude, Sobriety, Uncategorized
On Inspiration
By Alice Kofman People from all walks of life feel inspiration, an emotional eruption of creativity. Most of us have felt it throughout our lives at one point or another; it is one of the greatest feelings in the world. … Continue reading
Filed under Beit T'Shuvah, BTS Communications, Uncategorized
Can You Believe Somebody Had to Die For Us to Feel This Good?
By Michael Soter and Jaron Zanerhaft Headline: Osama Bin Laden killed by US Special Forces in a mansion outside Islamabad, Pakistan Reaction: Crowds gather outside The White House chanting “USA! USA! USA!” Headline: Egyptian Special Forces killed when Sea of … Continue reading
Filed under Current Events, Judaism, Torah, Uncategorized
