Monthly Archives: October 2011
Be Afraid
By Jaron Zanerhaft With Halloween approaching fast, horror is on my mind. The breath of fall draws the hair on the back of my neck slowly upward, waiting nervously for winter’s snarl and bite. It’s the perfect time of year … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Current Events, Family Wellness, Sobriety, Spirituality
Run to Save a Soul 2012: I Run For Something
By Justin Rosenberg I moved from Florida to Los Angeles in January. I was broken. I checked into rehab. My life changed. I got sober. I got better. This is NOT that story! This is the story of what has … Continue reading
The California Society of Addiction Medicine Honor Rabbi and Harriet
By Michael Soter Last week, Harriet and Rabbi received The Community Service Award from The California Society of Addiction Medicine (CSAM). Since 1985, the award has been given to assemblymen, doctors, philanthropists, and clergymen. Now, the doctors and health professionals … Continue reading
Filed under Beit T'Shuvah, Current Events, Uncategorized
The Washingtonian Society – This Is Going to be One Hell of a Fourth Step
By Ben Spielberg Can a junkie get sober in a shooting gallery? How about a crackhead in a crack den or an alcoholic in the 19th century? Believe it or not, history has shown that alcohol use was almost three … Continue reading
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In Memoriam: Elaine Breslow
By Michael Soter Today, the mood at Beit T’Shuvah is somber, but in times of sorrow we band together. Yesterday, we lost one of our great matriarchs, Elaine Breslow. Those who knew her describe her as a mother, a friend, … Continue reading
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Procuring Principles: Whose Side are You on?
By Michael Soter Northern Israel. Monday, October 3rd, 2011. A mosque burned. “Revenge” and “Price tag” spray-painted on the crumbling walls. The West Bank. Mosques burned, Palestinian possessions torched, and an Israeli army base vandalized. Wasilla, Alaska. Journalist Joe McGinniss … Continue reading
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A Message from Rabbi Mark on Kol Nidre
Dear Everyone, As we embark on finishing our journey that we started last week on Rosh HaShanah into the new year of 5772, I wanted to share some thoughts with you. Tonight we sing the Kol Nidre Prayer, yet do … Continue reading
Filed under addiction, Beit T'Shuvah, Family Wellness, Gratitude, Judaism, Mark Borovitz, Spirituality, Temple, Torah
The Twelve Steps in Song
By The BTS Communications Interns The steps of Alcoholics Anonymous need a remix. The principles are good, but the syntax is outdated and I can’t shake my booty to the 4th step—now I can. And you can too. Here are … Continue reading
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