Monthly Archives: September 2011
One Drop of Honey Sweeter Than The Last
By Michael Soter During New Year’s celebrations—both Jewish and secular—we look back on the past year and make resolutions for the year to come. We find the sweetness in our lives and we try to dilute the bitterness within us. … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Current Events, Judaism, Mark Borovitz, Sobriety, Spirituality, Temple, Torah, Uncategorized
Coach Chris and the LA Marathon Run to Save a Soul 2012
“The metaphor of running with recovery is profound. One foot in front of the other, being devoted, not giving up. Pushing past the wall. Having moments of intense exhilaration and moments when you really doubt yourself.” This is how Christopher … Continue reading
Morality and Redemption: A Dialogue on the Death Penalty Inspired by Troy Davis
By Jaron Zanerhaft and Michael Soter After years of appeals, Troy Davis was put to death last night for the 1989 murder of police officer Mark MacPhail. This blog is not meant to speculate whether he was guilty or innocent, … Continue reading
Filed under Beit T'Shuvah, Current Events, Incarceration, Judaism, Spirituality
Doing T’Shuvah in the California Institution for Women
By Jessica Fishel In August I decided to step out of my comfort zone and attend Shabbos services at the California Institution for Women in Corona, California. I knew that I would get a great deal out of the … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Incarceration
Knock Out Addiction Super Secret Fighters… Revealed! Ryan O’Neal vs. Jimmy Lange
Introducing first: fighting out of the actor’s corner, this man is best known for his role in Love Story, earning him the nod from Oscar for best actor, now playing the role of Addiction’s Destroyer, fighting out of Los Angeles, California, we … Continue reading
Filed under 12-Steps, addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Current Events, Freedom Song, Gratitude, Judaism, Knock Out Addiction, Mark Borovitz
9/11 is Remembrance Day
As we remember 10 years ago our greatest national tragedy, it is important to rededicate ourselves to our initial response – coming together to eradicate evil. I remember how we went to Churches, Temples and Mosques to pray for those … Continue reading
Filed under Current Events
ICY ICY ICY, PAA PAA PAA
By Michael Soter and Jaron Zanerhaft We arrive at the 53rd annual ICYPAA in San Francisco—the International Conference of Young People in Alcoholic’s Anonymous. 4,500 people. All of us, presumably, trying to stay sober. Most of us, hopefully, trying to … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Alcoholics Anonymous, Family Wellness, Sobriety
Marathon Concierge, At Your Service
If you asked Ali Ditlove in 2008 how many miles are in a marathon, she probably would have been stumped. Today, she is the face behind Beit T’Shuvah’s Run to Save a Soul campaign at the LA Marathon for three … Continue reading
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Asking for Help: David Wein
by Michael Soter David Wein, a long-time resident of Beit T’Shuvah, was waiting for a bus Saturday evening when he had a Parkinson’s episode. He battles the disease on a daily basis, never knowing whether the next moment he will … Continue reading
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