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Judaism and Addiction Recovery

Jewish tradition offers powerful resources for addiction recovery — from the concept of teshuvah to community support structures — while confronting the myth that addiction doesn't affect the Jewish community.

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Asher Yatzar: The Blessing That Thanks God for the Human Body

Asher Yatzar is the Jewish blessing recited after using the bathroom, thanking God for the intricate design of the human body. Far from trivial, this ancient prayer has become a source of comfort for the ill and a meditation on the miracle of physical existence.

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