A virtual event presentation by Rabbi Chaim Tureff
The event was co-hosted by Temple Chai
About The Event:
A book talk with Rabbi Chaim Tureff. A groundbreaking book that explores one aspect of each Torah portion to help readers find personal meaning and practical application in the realm of recovery from addiction.
Recovery in the Torah offers guidance to those who have struggled with addictive behavior, their acquaintances, and anyone who seeks spiritual clarity in a chaotic and uncertain world.
About The Speaker:
Rabbi Dr. Chaim Tureff endeavors to build human connections and help all people relate to one another. He is the founder of STARS, which guides people struggling with addiction by focusing on the spiritual component through seminars, groups, and one-on-one coaching. He is also the Rav Beit Sefer at Pressman Academy in Los Angeles, a spiritual advisor at Soberman’s Estate in Arizona, a member of the Teachers on Fire Kollel, and a regular contributor to the Jewish Press. He is a producer on an upcoming documentary about African-Americans and Jewish Americans and recently wrote a book
Recovery in the Torah: Models of Spirituality and Healing, which deals with the intersection of Torah and addiction recovery.
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