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Finding Wisdom and Comfort from Judaism

In these blog posts, authors explore the connections they’ve made and insights they’ve gained from Jewish holidays, rituals, and texts in helping to better understand addiction and support recovery.

Read additional blog posts sharing recovery journeys and family member experiences.

Wandering the Wilderness: A Journey of Self-Discovery & Healing

by Jory Hanselman

March 2019

How our ancestors and history of wandering the wilderness can support growth and recovery, and reframe our attitudes toward mental health and substance use disorder.

God, Idolatry & Addiction: The Quest for Wholeness

by Rabbi K'vod Wieder

March 2019

A broader definition of addiction. What Parshat Ki Tisa can teach us about human nature, and what takes us further away from or brings us closer to God.

God is Not an Enabler

by Joseph Kaufman

March 2019

A parent connects God’s actions as He was freeing the Israelites from Mitzrayim to family members’ difficult challenges with loved ones struggling with substance use disorder.

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