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September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
The month of September is
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. September
coincides with the Jewish months of Ellul and Tishrei, including the
High Holidays: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The 12 steps of
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other addiction recovery programs include
moral inventory, asking forgiveness from those one has harmed and from
G-d, praying and meditating to know G-d's will, and how to carry it
out. Ellul is a time of soul searching, and the 10 days between
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is a time to ask forgiveness from those we
have harmed, and to ask it of G-d during Yom Kippur. The many
parallels between a major tool in addiction recovery and Jewish
traditions are clear.
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JFCS announces new website content in conjunction with National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Learn more about National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month on our website. - Click here for an overview of the substance abuse problem in the United States.
- Click here for treatment and recovery options available to those in need.
- Click here to see how substance abuse affects young people.
- Click here for resources for clergy and faith-based groups.
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JFCS introduces new Addictions Programming
JFCS recognizes addiction as an
issue in the Jewish community, despite recurring denial. With the
efforts of a dedicated community-based planning committee, support
groups and community events are being planned. The mission of the committee
is to provide support for addicts and their families and to provide
education to the community, including the Rabbis.
The Jewish Friends of Bill W. - For those who identify themselves as addicts and would like to network and build community with other addicts in South Jersey. This peer led group meets on the 3rd Monday of every month at M'kor Shalom Synagogue. Confidentiality and anonymity will be observed.
For more information, contact Scott by email or by phone at 856-816-3812, or contact Meira by email or by phone at 856-424-1333, ext. 168.
Jewish Family & Friends of Addicts - Peer support for Jewish family and friends of individuals struggling with addiction issues. This peer and professionally led group meets weekly at JFCS in Cherry Hill. No registration required.
For more information, contact Meira by email or by phone at 856-424-1333, ext. 168.
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