Last Shabbat, we witnessed the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in North American history. This Shabbat, we respond with our greatest show of solidarity and we invite people of all faiths, from all across Greater Atlanta to #ShowUpForShabbat. Together, We can rise above hatred and violence. Friday and Saturday, November 2-3 #ShowUpForShabbat #SolidarityShabbat FIND A SYNOGOGUE #SolidarityShabbat is a national effort to honor the lives lost in Pittsburgh and come together as a c

- An Addiction Doctor's Take On 'A Star Is Born' *Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t seen A Star is Born, consider reading this article AFTER you’ve seen the film!* A Star Is Born was released several weeks ago, but I didn’t see it right away. Based on the trailer and multiple interviews with both stars, envisioning music icon Lady Gaga as a singer wasn’t a stretch, despite this being her first leading role. I was not convinced, however, that Bradley Cooper – multiple Academy Awar

The portion of Lech Lecha is the last stage of the beginnings we have been experiencing over the last few months. The week before we read of Noah’s emergence from the Ark after the Flood, when the world was given the chance to begin all over again. And the week before that we read the portion of Bereishit, (Genesis) which speaks of the creation of the world, the ultimate beginning. The week before that we celebrated Simchat Torah, when we express our joy in completing the yea

For some years, interest in withdrawal programs with a Jewish orientation has been growing. Eric Miller remembers exactly the day eleven years ago when he knew his life with drugs and alcohol was over. An acquaintance, also addicted to illness, had collapsed on Miller's terrace. In addition to the emergency department, the police came and searched his house. She found nothing, but the shock was deep. Miller was determined to overcome his dependence on crystal meth and alco

We understand that. Everyone understands that. But at some point, you have to admit your dependency is a problem, and it is controlling your life. Even if you have taken this step before, there can be no denial, no blaming of others, no pretending. That is why we and many people in your life are here to help. The serenity prayer is central to the 12 Step meetings that are held around town. There is another blessing from Jewish tradition that might be helpful. In the Traveler