Friday, December 23rd, 2011

In recovery from addiction, we can redefine spirituality and its role in our lives. Not suprisingly, Jewish spirituality can apply to non-Jews and Jews alike. Here, we review a book by Dr. Leonard Felder that introduces Jews and non-Jews to deeper spiritual practices.

Thursday, October 20th, 2011

In spiritual recovery from addiction how do you know when spiritual life has begun or that you are on the right path? Rabbi Shais Taub gives us insight here.

Tuesday, October 4th, 2011

How is addiction a spiritual disease? And what’s the cure? A basic primer on spirituality here.

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Making amends is one key to recovery. But learning how to forgive might be even more important. More on learning forgiveness for successful addiction recovery here.

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Why do bad things happen? Does God allow or let things happen in life? More here.

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

Are addicts and alcoholics ever cured of addiction? And is working the 12 steps of AA something you have to do for the rest of your life? More from Rabbi Taub on why working a 12 step program is important to recovery here.

Sunday, May 22nd, 2011

Prayer works when you are more interested in Who you’re talking to than what He’s going to do for you. More on how prayer works from Rabbi Shais Taub here.

Thursday, May 12th, 2011

The twelve steps of AA are easy to understand. Rabbi Taub breaks them down in six words, and answers the question, “What do the twelve steps of AA mean?” here.

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

One of the biggest steps in getting free from addiction is the step to forgive someone who has hurt you. Having the courage to “let it go,” is a something you need to do. Isn’t it time to get started on getting free? Read here to learn how.

Wednesday, April 13th, 2011

Friend or mentor? Or both? Can and should you be friends with a 12 step sponsor? We discuss here.