Consul General Makes Historic Visit to Beit T'Shuvah
In a testament to the forward thinking vision of the Israeli Consul General Mr. David Siegel visited and toured Los Angeles based treatment facility Beit T’Shuvah - whose significant and soul- saving work is vital to the Jewish community and the community at large. The Consul General's visit, the first of its kind, is also a historical and humbling event in the history of the facility.
"Visiting Beit T'Shuvah and experiencing the miracles taking place there on a daily basis was a humbling experience," said Consul General Siegel. "Their out-of-the box approach to healing makes them a leading social innovator in the community. Coming from Israel, a country which prides itself on healing communities both in Israel and around the world, I applaud Beit T'Shuvah's tremendous contribution to the Jewish community and beyond. I look forward to forging a lasting, meaningful relationship with this wonderful organization."
A necessary de-stigmatization of addiction in the Jewish community has been a driving force behind Founder Harriet Rosetto, and COO and Head Rabbi Mark Borovitz’s efforts. However unpopular the causes, both believe it is imperative to transcend societal judgments, and face the problem head on.
Opening its doors 25 years ago, Beit T’Shuvah is the only treatment center in the country that combines Jewish principles, psychotherapy, and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and in doing so, the program has saved countless lives.
Since its beginnings, the facility has seen tremendous growth. Currently there are 150 residential treatment beds, a Temple that offers weekly Shabbat services and High Holy Day services, a youth outreach prevention center and a career center geared towards helping residents enter or re-enter the workforce. It also has a creative arts program with a fully equipped recording studio, two social ventures- a non-profit marketing company, BTS Communications, and two BTS Thrift Boutiques.
The success Beit T’Shuvah has had in helping people to recover their passion and discover their purpose is apparent when looking at their wait-list, averaging three months. An impossible demand to be met without further expansion.
Beit T’Shuvah has never turned anyone away and remains in keeping with its original mission: to help any individual who is seeking it regardless of their ability to pay.
"Visiting Beit T'Shuvah and experiencing the miracles taking place there on a daily basis was a humbling experience," said Consul General Siegel. "Their out-of-the box approach to healing makes them a leading social innovator in the community. Coming from Israel, a country which prides itself on healing communities both in Israel and around the world, I applaud Beit T'Shuvah's tremendous contribution to the Jewish community and beyond. I look forward to forging a lasting, meaningful relationship with this wonderful organization."
A necessary de-stigmatization of addiction in the Jewish community has been a driving force behind Founder Harriet Rosetto, and COO and Head Rabbi Mark Borovitz’s efforts. However unpopular the causes, both believe it is imperative to transcend societal judgments, and face the problem head on.
Opening its doors 25 years ago, Beit T’Shuvah is the only treatment center in the country that combines Jewish principles, psychotherapy, and the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and in doing so, the program has saved countless lives.
Since its beginnings, the facility has seen tremendous growth. Currently there are 150 residential treatment beds, a Temple that offers weekly Shabbat services and High Holy Day services, a youth outreach prevention center and a career center geared towards helping residents enter or re-enter the workforce. It also has a creative arts program with a fully equipped recording studio, two social ventures- a non-profit marketing company, BTS Communications, and two BTS Thrift Boutiques.
The success Beit T’Shuvah has had in helping people to recover their passion and discover their purpose is apparent when looking at their wait-list, averaging three months. An impossible demand to be met without further expansion.
Beit T’Shuvah has never turned anyone away and remains in keeping with its original mission: to help any individual who is seeking it regardless of their ability to pay.