,Reaching Out to Recovering Jews: A Professional Partnership with the Jewish Community

Reaching Out to Recovering Jews: A Professional Partnership with the Jewish Community


 

Publication Date: January 1993

Publisher: Jewish Communal Service Association of North America

Author(s): Arlene Kahn; Arthur Frankel

Research Area: Social conditions

Keywords: Social Services; Addiction; Religion

Type: Report

Coverage: New Jersey United States

Abstract:

There is a growing awareness that many Jews are dealing with active addictions to drugs and alcohol, and many more are recovering. Jews generally will not seek out traditional addiction services, which do not deal with the unique issues faced by recovering Jews. This is particularly true of the 12-step programs, in which professionals are usually not allowed to participate. A Jewish Family Service in New Jersey developed a partnership with the recovering Jewish community and helped over 600 people dealing with addictions come together to share the support that is uniquely needed by recovering Jews.