September 3 2021 l 26 Elul 5781
CONGREGATION BEIT T'SHUVAH WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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THIS WEEK'S TORAH PORTION
By: Rabbi Kerry Chaplin
What does it mean to stand before God?
Is it like standing before someone you’ve hurt and accepting their response even if it’s not what you’ve hoped for?
Is it like getting married? A joyful and humble and profound moment that connects you to someone and Something else beyond you?
Is it a cry for help that makes its way from your gut up your throat and out your mouth?
When did you stand before God?
And then what happened next? Most (all?) of us forget where we stand. Sometimes, we make a mess of that very place, or we misstep or get tired of standing.
Nitzavim means “those who stand” - in this case, before God. And all of us, at some time and in a moment of vulnerability, stand before God. Whether getting honest, getting married, or getting help...click here to continue reading.
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Joey Z. for 9 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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Dear Beit Friends and Family, On behalf of my son Joey “Zaza” Zallen’s Sober Birthday, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude for all you have done to keep us healthy in spirit and soul. With much love and thanks,
Susie Mama Zaza Schneider
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If you would like to sponsor shabbat at
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Order Your High Holiday Challah Today!
(Plain or Apples & Cinnamon)
Ordering for Yom Kippur?
Place your order by Friday, 9/10 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.
David Skinner in honor of all the wonderfully supportive Rabbis
Kenneth Horowitz in honor of Barry Reich
Josh, Aaron, Shira and families in honor of Char Kamenir's 97th Birthday
Gela & Oleg Katrikh in honor of Rabbi Mark
Carrie & Scott Newman in honor of Rabbi Mark
Andrea Sonnenberg in honor of Rabbi Shamash and Sergio Rizzo-Fontanesi
Susan & Neal Epstein in memory of Carolyn Epstein
The Sherman Family in memory of Clarence Bielawsku
Marla Waldman in memory of Laura Dworsky
Nikki & Ivan Axelrod in memory of Morris Axelrod
Bennett Yellin in memory of Helen Yellin
Hillar & Wendell New in memory of Seymour Kaplan
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
Written by: Randall S.
Justin H.
“Justin is a guy who will help anyone with anything but can’t feel it in his own heart.” Rabbi Mark Borovitz spoke those words this past spring, and it’s an apt description of his first time at Beit T’Shuvah—and, according to Justin, his entire life. That assessment was not only spot on in the moment, but it was also an apt description of Justin’s entire life. Born in Santa Monica and raised in Hancock Park until he was eight years old, Justin recalls a childhood with many parties full of a wide array of personalities. But that partying had a dark side. Justin remembers when his father went to a party and tried cocaine for the first time. “Within a couple of months, my dad was freebasing,” he stoically recounts next to the fountain in the Zen Garden.
The next few years were tumultuous for young Justin and his family. “My mom became a de facto single mom while my father struggled with his addiction. She did the best she could for the family,” he recalls. However, after a couple of years, his father managed to get clean and became a productive and attentive parent again. And following the death of his grandfather, the family’s financial situation significantly...click here to continue reading.
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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.
Yizkor Memorial Service Photo Submission: We invite you to submit a photograph of someone special to you who has passed for Beit T’Shuvah’s Yom Kippur Yizkor Memorial Service. During the service, we’ll include the photograph you share with us as we pray in their memories. You can upload a photograph of someone who died recently, or someone who died long ago by going to https://beittshuvah.org/bts-events/yizkor-photo/
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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 9th and/or 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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