May 14 2021 l 3 Sivan 5781
CONGREGATION BEIT T'SHUVAH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Dear Congregants,
As we begin a new book of the Torah this week, the Book of Numbers, I want to remind, encourage, and challenge all of you to participate in our “unofficial” Shabbat 200 this Friday night.
The challenge has been put out to all of you to invite 1 friend or 10 friends to join us at our Friday Night Shabbat service this Friday night at 6:30 PM on ZOOM. I do believe, and you’ve heard me say it over and over again, that Beit T’Shuvah is the very best place to be on Friday night and, with ZOOM, you don’t have to be in Los Angeles! So, invite someone to come and let’s break the 200 ZOOM-screen ceiling this Friday night!
This Sunday night, May 16th, is also the conclusion of the journey from Egypt to Sinai as Beit T’Shuvah celebrates Shavuot and the Gift of the Torah and an all-night study. Click here for ZOOM info.
And because it is also Shavuot, that means we will also be observing Yizkor, one of the times during the year when we remember our loved ones who have passed away.
Join me on 2nd Day Shavuot, Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 am on ZOOM to observe Yizkor with me. E-mail Jillian or call the BTS front desk for details.
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Micha'el Akiba
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THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION
By: Rabbi Kerry Chaplin
Potty training is a wilderness. Where is the closest bathroom? Is there a line? Will people kindly let the three-year-old to the front of the line? Will she notice she needs to go? Or do we keep her on a timed schedule? Will she pee on the floor of Banana Republic?
There is wisdom out there for best practices: “naked weekend,” or “the Cheerio method,” for example. But those best practices change every twenty years. And besides, every kid is different.
So we prepare. We have extra pairs of underwear and pants. We keep an eye out for the nearest bathroom at all times. We do what we can, but ultimately - despite preparation - accidents happen because she’s learning (and so are we).
This is the wilderness: a journey for which we prepare, but cannot control.
Living in recovery is a wilderness. There are lots of questions and lots of methods, which also change with time. Each of us is different. So we...click here to read more.
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Rick G. for 3 years of sobriety.
Marc A. for 8 years of GA Abstinence.
Noah B. in absentia for 10 years of sobriety.
Brad R. for 12 years of sobriety.
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We are still celebrating birthdays each week on Zoom!
To sign up to take a Sober Birthday cake at Beit T'Shuvah, click here.
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Happy Birthday Rick. We are so very proud of you and thankful for Beit T'Shuvah. Love, Mom and Dad
Dear Noah, Your 10 year birthday is a nice stop on your journey to remind you how far you've come and where you're headed. Not a day goes by that we don't acknowledge our gratitude to those who mentored you, watched over you, and loved you. You've been blessed with an opportunity to share the message of recovery and hope with others and to continue to be a source of knowledge, support and inspiration! All our love always, Mom, Dad, Josh, Lindsay, Juliette and Bodhi
To Bradley: Congratulations and all our love, Anne & David, Melissa and Matt
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If you would like to sponsor shabbat at
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Shop, donate and share with your friends.
*Shipping is available upon request*
*30% off this week with coupon code*
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Baked T'Shuvah's founder Jackie Elkins is licensed by the state and you can order the Baked T'Shuvah challah you know and love!
Pick up ONLY at BTS Fridays after 11AM. Must prepay. Order online here.
Available flavors: Plain, Chocolate Chip, Salted Caramel or Raisin.
Orders need to be placed by Wednesday!
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Tribute donations are a wonderful way of marking life cycle events for your loved ones and friends and supporting Beit T'Shuvah.
Sharlene Stein in memory of Noah Lahman
Janet Dinerstein in memory of Sylvia Mackta
Carrie & Scott Newman in memory of Nancy Greenberg
If you are interested in sending a beautiful tribute, please contact Development . You can also send a tribute online by Clicking Here. Beit T'Shuvah will promptly send a card to the family or friend you are recognizing.
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THIS WEEK'S SPOTLIGHT
Missy W.
Photo By: Jesús R.
On a ski trip her freshman year of high school with some school friends, Missy experienced many firsts: her first drink, her first hit of weed—and her first time being the victim of sexual assault. Reeling from the trauma, Missy rushed home from the trip and told her mom what had happened, and her mom had a solution in the form of a small blue pill.
That first pill kicked off many years lost in a medicated haze. “I went from doctor to doctor and was put on every anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication known to man,” says Missy. For the next 18 years following that ski trip, Missy didn’t go a single day without being under the influence of...click here to continue reading.
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Join our Beit T'Shuvah community on Sunday May 16th for our Shavuot all-nighter. We start with learning and stories at 8pm, and end with a dawn ritual at 5:30am. Throughout the night, as we listen and learn and share, we'll prepare ourselves and one another to receive the torah that helps us live in freedom and recovery.
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Escape Room shares a raw, honest glimpse of social isolation's impact on recovery, the power of community, and the personal search for meaning, strength and hope.
This powerful and heartfelt film is directed by the Creator of Freedom Song, Stuart K. Robinson and produced by Freedom Song's Director, Michael B. Kamenir. Filmed entirely on Zoom, the production is based upon true stories from the Beit T’shuvah recovery community.
There will be two screenings on 5/24.
One at 4pm and one at 7pm.
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Our Annual Circle of Majesty, now in its 14th year, will be held virtually once again and will take place on Thursday, June 3rd at 4pm. This will be a warm, informative, and short get-together to support the men and women of Beit T’Shuvah suffering from the devastating effects of addiction.
For more information or to renew your membership please click here.
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Jog-a-thon: The Social Distance |
Whether you have been part of our Running 4 Recovery Marathon team in prior years, or have never even thought about running a single mile, now is the perfect time to get started.
Part fundraiser, part community event – one great time!
The Social Distance is Beit T’Shuvah’s approach to ensuring everyone can run/walk as a team while staying safe during the Covid-19 Pandemic and raise money to support Beit T’Shuvah!
There are 3 unique ways to participate this year:
5k, 10k, or Half Marathon.
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The Beit T’Shuvah Magazine is now live! Produced by the brilliant minds at Creative Matters, our first-ever digital magazine features stories on the most important issues of our day, and answers questions like what it’s like to lose $125 million, how it feels to be handed a life sentence, and do you have to believe in God to get sober.
Read the magazine by clicking here and follow Creative Matters on IG @creativematters.agency
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Beit T’Shuvah has raised nearly 3,000 through the Amazon Smile program to help save the lives of those suffering from addiction. Be a part of the movement and choose Beit T’Shuvah as your set featured charity on Amazon Smile by clicking the link below for all of your amazon purchases! Click here to shop through amazon smile.
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Friday night services held via zoom at 6:30pm PT.
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Beit T’Shuvah Sisterhood T-shirts $30.
Multiple Colors Available!
Contact Dana Gache:
Phone: 3103516408
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Beit T’Shuvah Custom Masks |
Stay safe while supporting Beit T’Shuvah with masks custom made by Creative Matters. Perfect gifts for alumni, staff, residents, people in recovery or community members!
$10 per mask
Designs:
One Day At A Time
In This Together
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Alumni Process group for residents who have left BTS during the pandemic.
Wednesdays at 12pm.
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Whether your loved one is still in treatment or they have already moved on to the next chapter of their journey, we would like to provide a platform in which families get to talk about their shared experiences and wisdom.
This group is for families of our current and former residents.
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Saturday Morning Services |
Saturday morning Prayer and Meditation at 10:30am PT.
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Come learn on Saturday mornings at 9:30am PT with Rabbi Micha'el Akiba.
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We are still celebrating birthdays each week on our Shabbat Zoom.
To sign up to take a cake, please contact Jillian.
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Wednesday through Friday at 9am PT. Join the Facebook group:
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*NO CLASS THIS WEEK*
Life in Uncertain Times: Coping Strategies Before, During, and After Corona. With Rabbi Joseph. Mondays from 12-1pm PT/3-4pm ET.
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BTS community AA meeting: Thursdays at 7pm.
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Past newsletters are now available online. Please click here to view.
For anyone that shops at Ralphs, please consider registering your phone with their community care program and select Beit T'Shuvah as your charity.
For anyone that purchases items on Amazon, all you have to do is go to Amazon Smile and choose Beit T'Shuvah as your charity and a percentage of each purchase will be given back to us.
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