Podcasts about rabbi mark borovitz

About Our Guest:Cantor Rabbi Rob Jury, PhD, BCC, CRADC, LCPC, NCCCantor Rabbi Dr. Jury is the Founder and Clinical Director of the Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery & Healing, a state licensed and JCAHO accredited, Jewish addiction treatment program in Northbrook, Illinois. His Rabbinic ordination is from the Hebrew Seminary for the Deaf in Skokie, IL. Rob is also the senior rabbi at Congregation Anshe Tikvah. Rob serves on the faculty of The Family Institute of Northwestern University where he is the course lead for Research Methods in Counseling, in addition to teaching Assessment in Counseling, and Addiction Counseling. His article on Jewish metaphors in narrative practice with people resisting addiction can be found in the International Journal of Narrative Therapy & Community Work. He has a PhD in Counselor Education & Supervision, a Masters in Narrative Therapy and Community Work from the University of Melbourne, and an MA in Counseling from Northwestern University. Rob is a board certified chaplain with NAJC, where he currently serves as a member of the board and as Certification Chair. He is also a BCC member of the Association of Professional Chaplains. Rob is a member of the Chicago Board of Rabbis and the Cantors Assembly. Rob is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Certified Reciprocal Alcohol and Drug Counselor.Cantor Jury's singing of "Hallelujah" at the end of this podcast is taken from a YouTube recording of his guest presentation to New Faith Apostolic Church in Chicago in 2017. Watch the whole video here. Cantor Rabbi Jury makes reference to Beit T'shuvah in Los Angeles and to their founders Rabbi Mark Borovitz and Harriet Rossetto. For more information, click here. Cantor Rabbi Jury discusses the labyrinth at his synagogue, Anshei Tikvah. Here is a video explaining this particular labyrinth. Glossary of Hebrew words used in this podcast: B'rachah (39:22): Blessing; specifically referring in this context to the liturgy recited before drinking a beverage: Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melekh ha-olam, shehakol nehiye bidvaro. Praised are You God, Sovereign of the universe, in Whose word everything comes into being. Pikuah Nefesh (28:21): literally "saving a life;" referring here to the Jewish legal notion of prioritizing saving a life over religious rituals. Purim Seudah (27:25): The festive meal traditionally held on Purim afternoon.   Shul (37:44): Synagogue; may refer to the physical building or to services taking place there. Yahrzeit (38:14): Anniversary of death; surviving relatives often make a point to attend services in synagogue on a loved one's yahrzeit. Zechut (22:32): Merit; as in having the merit, privilege or opportunity to fulfill a mitzvah, a sacred commandment.  NeshamaCast contributor Rabbi Katja Vehlow was ordained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and is currently in chaplain training at Moses Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at University of South Carolina. A native German speaker, she is planning a forthcoming German-language podcast on the weekly Torah portion with a focus on pastoral care.  About our host:Rabbi Edward Bernstein, BCC, is the producer and host of NeshamaCast. He serves as Chaplain at Boca Raton Regional Hospital of Baptist Health South Florida. He is a member of the Board of Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. Prior to his chaplain career, he served as a pulpit rabbi in congregations in New Rochelle, NY; Beachwood, OH; and Boynton Beach, FL. He is also the host and producer of My Teacher Podcast: A Celebration of the People Who Shape Our Lives. Transcripts for this episode and other episodes of NeshamaCast are available at NeshamaCast.simplecast.com and are typically posted one week after an episode first airs. Theme Music is “A Niggun For Ki Anu Amecha,” written and performed by Reb-Cantor Lisa Levine. Please help others find the show by rating and reviewing the show on Apple Podcasts. We welcome comments and suggestions for future programming at NeshamaCast@gmail.com. And be sure to follow NAJC on Facebook to learn more about Jewish spiritual care happening in our communities.

Elul is the month of reflection and preparation for Rosh HaShannah and Yom Kippur. Rabbi Mark Borovitz conducted this learning to help us enter the High Holidays with a sense of completeness for the year we are leaving and a plan/purpose for our year to come. The class was conducted at Temple Beth Am via Zoom on September 5, 2022. Special Guest: Rabbi Mark Borovitz.

Ep003: Rabbi Mark Borovitz - How to Find a Way of Living That Matches Your SoulUnfortunately, those who have created the "addiction epidemic" are now trying to cash in on the recovery movement. More drugs, like suboxone, are not the "cure" for addiction. Recovery is about finding your essence, your true self.The killer of the human spirit? When we make addiction a brain disease and remove all responsibility from recovery. The five toughest words for people to put together into a sentence? "Oops, I made a mistake." Blame and shame go away when I'm responsible.When you are trying to pigeonhole something like the opioid crisis, you're missing the real problem, which is addiction.Rabbi Marks solution? Listen in and find out.Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master's in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life-threatening disease.As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T'Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark's leadership is unparalleled.More info: http://www.beittshuvah.org/leadership/mark-borovitz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbimarkborovitz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rabbi_MarkSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation's Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Music courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/

“I think that's the healing agent that Beit T'Shuvah gives. We give people spirit, we tell them we have faith in them, and we give ‘em love.” “And a sense of belonging.” Harriet and Rabbi Mark tag-team to share their collective aspirations for elevating healing of mind, body, spirit, and justice through their marriage and community addiction treatment center, Beit T'Shuvah. Listen to this episode to hear their story of love and advocacy. Visit the Our Stories Matter homepage to learn more about the podcast. Follow @TraumaInformedLA on Instagram and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.

Have you ever felt enslaved in your life? To someone else, to craving, or even to a behavior?The question is: How do you cultivate an enduring sense of freedom in your life? Is freedom given to us, or do we have to claim it? Is it possible to be enslaved to your desires?These are just a few questions that Rabbi Iggy and Rabbi Mark Borovitz discuss in this episode. As an ex con and recovering addict, Rabbi Mark knows all too well what it means to me imprisoned from the outside AND the inside. Both Rabbis talk about liberation, recovery and why Passover is the holiday of recovery.If you're interested in understanding how Passover offers us a way into evaluating contemporary enslavement and freedom with the recovery journey, this episode is a MUST LISTEN!

Rabbi Mark Borovitz describes his transition to recovery from drug and alcohol abuse as though he was "struck sober". Nowadays Rabbi Mark as the CEO of Beit T'Shuva, a Jewish addiction treatment center, helps to facilitate similar healing for others.

"Rabbi Mark Borovitz was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and drunk." In this episode we interview Rabbi Mark Borovitz aka The Holy Thief. Rabbi Mark speaks to us about his past, addiction, spirituality, his path to redemption. Please visit www.RabbiMark.com

IMPROVED AUDIO REMIX CRIMINAL BECOMES RABBI : Tod Goldberg wrote it as fiction in Gangsterland and Gangster Nation, and Mark Borovitz lived it for real in Holy Thief Fiction meets real life--Mark Borovitz was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and a drunk. He is now the rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, the House of Return, a rehabilitation facility for addicts of all kinds. Tod Goldberg wrote Gangsterland and Gangster Nation about a mobster who hides out as a Rabbi in Las Vegas. Now a real mobster turned Rabbi and Tod Goldberg come together to compare fiction with reality. “GANGSTER NATION punches even harder than the excellent GANGSTERLAND did: against the backdrop of 9/11, everybody’s roughed-up and bleeding, and nobody’s hiding it well. Tod Goldberg’s weird world is getting THE SOPRANOS-good, and THE SOPRANOS-funny: he can hit you high, low, or straight in the gut. Meshugener wiseguys. It’ll make you a better killer – and a better rabbi.” — Bill Beverly, award-winning author of Dodgers. “Tod Goldberg’s brilliant Gangster Nation is hilarious, complex, and a total page-turner. It’s also a little insane, in the best possible way.” —Lisa Lutz, New York Times bestselling author of The Passenger --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support

Rabbi Mark Borovitz leads a discussion on teshuva and spiritual preparation for the High Holy Days. Rabbi Borovitz is the founding Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles. Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Borovitz combines his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease. This class was conducted via Zoom on August 21, 2020 as part of the Elul+ Pre-Tishre study program presented by Temple Beth Am Los Angeles.

Studying with Rabbi Mark Borovitz this week about forgiveness , amends , appeasement and the lessons of this corona virus desert.

Rabbi Mark Borovitz describes his transition to recovery from drug and alcohol abuse as though he was "struck sober". Nowadays Rabbi Mark as the CEO of Beit T'Shuva, a Jewish addiction treatment center, helps to facilitate similar healing for others.

Rabbi Mark Borovitz is the Rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah, a residential treatment facility for addiction, based in Los Angeles. Rabbi Mark has been featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times, Moment Magazine, Jewish Journal, and the Wall Street Journal. In 2004, Rabbi Mark was one of seven people invited to a round table discussion with President George W. Bush about faith and recovery.   His biography, The Holy Thief: A Conman’s Journey from Darkness to Light (Harper Collins), tells the story of his life from hopelessness to redemption, for which the rights were recently optioned. He also recently released his newest book, Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness (Jewish Lights Publishing). We sit down to discuss his journey from being a felon to a spiritual leader,  the brokenness of humanity, the role of religion and text in our lives, and the path out of our own personal darkness. 

RABBI MARK BOROVITZ talks to me about his alcoholism and two terms in the state penitentiary to becoming a Rabbi in his 40's.  He heads the Beit T"Shuva recovery center in Los Angeles helping addicts of all kinds and imparting a spiritual message.  We talk addiction, recovery and his views on the spirituality that has often been lost in Judaism.  

I sit down with the "rebel Rabbi" Mark Borovitz to discuss his history working for the mob, finding himself and God, and his important work to help addicts. To donate to the Beit Tshuvah visit beittshuvah.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled. Community members, addicts, educators, dignitaries, and executives all seek his wisdom; a blend of acute savvy and rabbinic teachings. When working with residents, he is living proof that change is possible; when speaking to the congregant, he stands for hope that every man has a higher purpose. The Rabbi’s unique take on addiction treatment (“Addiction is a hole in the soul. It is a spiritual malady that says there is something wrong. Recovery is about I Matter and I’m a holy soul.”), has solidified him as an expert and forerunner in the field. He co-authored his biography, The Holy Thief and his latest book Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness. We talk spirituality, addiction, recovery, self-care in this Inspired Conversation. Learn. Create. Thrive. www.InspiredConversations.net

Ep003: Rabbi Mark Borovitz - How to Find a Way of Living That Matches Your SoulUnfortunately, those who have created the "addiction epidemic" are now trying to cash in on the recovery movement. More drugs, like suboxone, are not the "cure" for addiction. Recovery is about finding your essence, your true self.The killer of the human spirit? When we make addiction a brain disease and remove all responsibility from recovery. The five toughest words for people to put together into a sentence? "Oops, I made a mistake." Blame and shame go away when I'm responsible.When you are trying to pigeonhole something like the opioid crisis, you're missing the real problem, which is addiction.Rabbi Marks solution? Listen in and find out.Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life-threatening disease.As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled.More info: http://www.beittshuvah.org/leadership/mark-borovitz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbimarkborovitz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rabbi_MarkSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comMusic courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

Ep003: Rabbi Mark Borovitz - How to Find a Way of Living That Matches Your SoulUnfortunately, those who have created the "addiction epidemic" are now trying to cash in on the recovery movement. More drugs, like suboxone, are not the "cure" for addiction. Recovery is about finding your essence, your true self.The killer of the human spirit? When we make addiction a brain disease and remove all responsibility from recovery. The five toughest words for people to put together into a sentence? "Oops, I made a mistake." Blame and shame go away when I'm responsible.When you are trying to pigeonhole something like the opioid crisis, you're missing the real problem, which is addiction.Rabbi Marks solution? Listen in and find out.Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life-threatening disease.As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled.More info: http://www.beittshuvah.org/leadership/mark-borovitz/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rabbimarkborovitz/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rabbi_MarkSponsored by:The Addictions Academy – The Nation’s Leading Accredited Addiction Treatment Services, Recovery/Sober Coaching & Intervention Training Academy: https://theaddictionsacademy.com/Hassle-Free Books - You have a message to share, it shouldn't be so difficult to get it out to the world. Become an author in a little as 45 days: http://hasslefreebooks.comMusic courtesy of Crowfly - http://crowflyrocks.com/Unpause Your Life with Dr. Cali Esteshttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unpause-your-life/

Rabbi Mark, is located in Los Angeles, California and, with being officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a master's in Rabbinic Literature, is a spiritual leader, CEO and the author of Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness combining his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to help recovering addicts find their way in the world. Mark is not your typical Rabbi. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the4pos/support

Host James Lott Jr talks with the divine and straight shooting Rabbi Mark Borovitz about how each of us matters, making connection, the importance of you, addiction, recovery, seeing People's amazingness and living in gratitude. We also comment on the late artist Prince as we remember his death a year ago today. Some strong language...

This the most surprising, eye-opening interview I've done. Rabbi Mark was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and drunk. At 14 his father died. Within months, he was selling stolen goods for the mob, beginning a twenty-year life of crime that ran the gamut from bar hustles and con games to check-cashing scams. In prison, he played every angle and then some. Mark talks about his checkered past and how while in prison he found the keys to saving his soul by helping others which he does to this day. He is the rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, The House of Return, a rehabilitation facility for addicts of all kinds. And has dedicated his life to helping those with substance abuse and other problems. This is an AMAZING story. Release date - 04/03/17

Breaking Into...  -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live host James Lott Jr. welcomes Rabbi Mark Borovitz to Breaking Into to discuss Criminal Rehab and Life Change! Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, Rabbi Mark Borovitz combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Head Rabbi, CEO, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease. Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled. Community members, addicts, educators, dignitaries, and executives all seek his wisdom; a blend of acute savvy and rabbinic teachings. When working with residents, he is living proof that change is possible; when speaking to the congregant, he stands for hope that every man has a higher purpose. In early 2004, Rabbi Mark was one of seven people

May 4th - Jazz Fest, Trump, Cruz, New Orleans, Chincoteague, John Marshal the Record Guy, Rabbi Mark Borovitz, Butch Wilmore

May 4th - Jazz Fest, Trump, Cruz, New Orleans, Chincoteague, John Marshal the Record Guy, Rabbi Mark Borovitz, Butch Wilmore

Rabbi Mark Borovitz is an Addiction & Criminal Rehabilitation Expert and will be telling us about his incredible journey from Mobster to Rabbi, as well as telling us more about his latest book, Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness (Jewish Lights Publishing).  Rabbi Mark was Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, and combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease. As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled. After being released from prison in 1988 he began his work at Beit T’Shuvah. Over the past twenty-eight years, he has helped co-create one of the most exceptional approaches to addiction treatment and criminal rehabilitation and reintegration in the world.Rabbi Mark has been featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times, Moment Magazine, The Jewish Journal, The Wall Street Journal and newspapers across the world, including Israel’s largest publication, Haaretz Daily Newspaper. Rabbi Mark Borovitz’s tireless efforts have been the driving force behind the robust and growing movement that is Beit T’Shuvah. 

Rabbi Mark Borovitz is an Addiction & Criminal Rehabilitation Expert and will be telling us about his incredible journey from Mobster to Rabbi, as well as telling us more about his latest book, Finding Recovery and Yourself in Torah: A Daily Spiritual Path to Wholeness (Jewish Lights Publishing).  Rabbi Mark was Officially ordained in 2000 at the University of Judaism with a Master’s in Rabbinic Literature, and combined his knowledge of Torah and street smarts to shape his calling: helping recovering addicts find their way in the world. Spiritual Leader, Author, Senior Rabbi, CEO, ex-con, recovering alcoholic, and overall anomaly, he is able to reach both the addict and the congregant, and de-stigmatize this life threatening disease. As the CEO and Senior Rabbi of Beit T’Shuvah, a nonprofit, non-sectarian, Jewish addiction treatment center and synagogue community in Los Angeles, Rabbi Mark’s leadership is unparalleled. After being released from prison in 1988 he began his work at Beit T’Shuvah. Over the past twenty-eight years, he has helped co-create one of the most exceptional approaches to addiction treatment and criminal rehabilitation and reintegration in the world.Rabbi Mark has been featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times, Moment Magazine, The Jewish Journal, The Wall Street Journal and newspapers across the world, including Israel’s largest publication, Haaretz Daily Newspaper. Rabbi Mark Borovitz’s tireless efforts have been the driving force behind the robust and growing movement that is Beit T’Shuvah. 

Rabbi Mark Borovitz talks to Dr. Drew about the proliferation and damaging effects of opioid prescriptions. They delve into Rabbi Mark's personal story and recovery, and dissect the various methods of addiction treatment. DrDrew.com

Harriet is the author of Sacred Housekeeping - A Spiritual Memoir   The book is an honest autobiography of a courageous woman and social worker, who took an interest in the unpopular cause of helping incarcerated Jewish men re-enter society and made it her life's passion. From that passion was born Beit T'Shuvah, a once tiny halfway house that has grown exponentially into a renowned treatment organization. Her voyage is remarkable and an inspiration to all people. This is the personal story of the obstacles she surmounted and the successes she encountered. This book also tells the unconventional love story of Harriet Rossetto and her husband, Rabbi Mark Borovitz.