Renewed Each Day, Vol. 1—Genesis & Exodus
Rabbi Kerry M. Olitzky & Aaron Z.
Introduction by Rabbi Michael A. Signer
Afterword by JACS Foundation
Using a seven-day/weekly guide format, a
recovering person and a spiritual leader who is reaching out to
addicted people reflect on the traditional weekly Bible reading.
They bring strong spiritual support for daily living and
recovery from addictions of all kinds: alcohol, drugs, eating,
gambling and sex. A profound sense of the spirit soars through
their words and brings all people in Twelve Step recovery
programs home to a rich and spiritually enlightening tradition.
This book is not just for Jewish people. It’s for all people who would gain
strength to heal and insight from the Bible and the teachings
of Jewish tradition.
“Meets a vital need; it offers
a chance for people turning from alcoholism and addiction to
renew their spirits and draw upon the Jewish tradition to guide
and enrich their lives.”
—Rabbi
Irving (Yitz) Greenberg, President,
Jewish Life Network
“Will benefit anyone familiar with a
religion of the Book. Jews, Christians,
Muslims…”
—Ernest
Kurtz, author of Not-God: A History of Alcoholics
Anonymous and The
Spirituality of Imperfection
“[This book will have] an
enduring impact upon the faith community as it seeks to blend
the wisdom of the ages represented in the tradition with
the twelve steps to recovery and wholeness.”
—Robert
H. Albers, Ph.D., Editor, Journal of Ministry in Addiction and Recovery
Aaron Z. is
a recovering person who shares his personal insights and
experiences with others who seek help. He is active in his
synagogue and chairperson of his area’s JACS group
(Jewish Alcoholics, Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant
Others Foundation).
Rabbi Michael A. Signer is Abrams Professor of Jewish Thought and
Culture at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
He also participates in a recovery program.
Tami Crystal
and David Buchholz are Executive Director and President,
respectively, of The JACS Foundation (Jewish Alcoholics,
Chemically Dependent Persons and Significant Others) in New York
City.
