September 10 2021 l 4 Tishrei 5781
CONGREGATION BEIT T'SHUVAH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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We are pleased to announce that our former Head Rabbi Ben Goldstein will be joining Congregation B’nai Israel Tustin as their new interim Head Rabbi. We would like to thank Rabbi Ben Goldstein for his service to our organization. Rabbi Ben demonstrated a commitment to Jewish values, teaching, learning and community during his tenure and in his work with both BTS residents and members of the community. BTS appreciates Rabbi Ben’s rabbinic training and commitment to the Jewish and recovery communities and wishes him well in all of his future endeavors. |
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THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION
By: Chaplain Adam Siegel
Is the world opening up or are we back in shut-down mode? What exactly are the current safety protocols? Is this family event safe? Because of the pandemic’s on-going evolution, the continual uncertainty looms immense and further reminds us that the only constant in life is change. Safety concerns and disruption to life have become expected, despite the ways they amplify the separation and disconnection we feel. The High Holy Days arrived, and they compelled us to a theme of “drawing close…,” both in (physical) acceptance and in (spiritual) defiance of the continually unfolding realities of the pandemic. As clergy, and attuned to the human inclination to turn away and hide in the face of uncertainty, we also appreciate the opportunity that the High Holy Days offer as a time to draw close - to community, to tradition, and to spiritual living. Whether navigating recovery from addiction or from the impacts of a pandemic, our community has always recognized that we don’t have to struggle through the rough spots in the road alone.
This Shabbat, falling in-between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, is known as Shabbat T’Shuvah. Our tradition ascribes great significance to this time of in-between-ness and incompleteness, challenging us...click here to continue reading.
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Riley K. for one year of sobriety.
Jon C. in absentia for 17 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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If you would like to sponsor shabbat at
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Last Day to Order Your High Holiday Challah for Break Fast!
(Plain or Apples & Cinnamon)
Ordering for Yom Kippur?
Place your order by TODAY for pick up
after 10am at BTS on Wednesday 9/15
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Our thrift store location on Washington Blvd. is now permanently closed. We will be sure to inform the community once we secure a new location for our thrift store. In the meantime, please support our BTS Thrift Store by shopping on our website (click here).
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Shop, donate and share with your friends.
*Shipping available upon request*
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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.
Michael Libow in honor of Joseph Shabani
Wendy Kelman in honor of Rabbi Joseph
Phyllis Apelbaum in honor of Rabbi Mark & Harriet
The Jones Family in memory of Jacob Elias Jones
Marla Waldman in memory of Laura Dwoskin
Juliana Olinka Jones in memory of Solomon Olinka
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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The High Holidays are a time to draw near: to community, to tradition, and to spiritual living. Our services combine prayer, music, and personal stories of hope and redemption. When we gather together this year, virtually, you will be drawn into the sacred bonds that hold this community together.
For more information about registering for this year’s virtual service(s) or becoming a member of Congregation Beit T’Shuvah, click here.
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Please join Beit T’Shuvah and The Blue Dove Foundation on September 13th at 4pm PST for an incredibly moving event during the “Ten Days of Repentance” addressing the increasingly prevalent issue of substance abuse in the Jewish community and what we can do about it.
The program will feature our very own Rabbi Joseph Shamash, Doug Rosen and Adam R.
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Get your "tail" over here and join the new BTS Puppy Program. This program is designed to bring joy to residents by playing and interacting with our beloved pets. Just one hour per session guarantees a wagging good time. Bring your friendly, people-loving dog to Shirley's patio from 2pm-3pm on Thursday September 23rd.
Don't "paws-" join us. Please let us know if you plan to participate by e-mail:
We expect that all our new friends will be vaccinated.
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Saturday Morning Services |
WE REALLY MEAN IT THIS TIME!
Saturday morning Prayer and Meditation will start at 10:15 am PT.
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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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Alumni Process group for residents who have left BTS during the pandemic.
Wednesdays at 12pm.
*please note there is a NEW zoom link*
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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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Come learn with our dynamic clergy team on Saturday mornings at 9:30am PT.
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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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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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Wednesdays at 9am PT. Join the Facebook group:
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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 shops on Amazon, 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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