Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 54 | Rabbi Ilan Glazer, founder of Our Jewish Recovery shares his poignant story of growing up with significant family challenges and multiple relocations enforced by his father's rabbinical duties. He discusses his struggles with multiple addictions, the internal conflict with traditional recovery models in predominantly Christian contexts, and his path toward healing and recovery. Rabbi Ilan also highlights the importance of community and the transformative power of creating spaces where Jewish identity and recovery coexist harmoniously. His journey from personal turmoil to becoming a recovery coach and advocate within the Jewish community is both inspiring and enlightening.
00:00 Introduction to Recovery Matters Podcast
00:27 Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Justice in Recovery
02:19 Introducing Rabbi Ilan Glaser
03:12 Challenges for Jews in Traditional Recovery Circles
08:46 Educating the Jewish Community About Addiction
14:22 Rabbi Ilan Glaser's Personal Recovery Journey
14:44 Early Life and Family Challenges
20:21 Struggles with Addiction and Self-Discovery
30:44 Finding Strength and Purpose
35:13 Facing the Reality of Addiction
36:26 A Week of Healing and Self-Discovery
37:29 Sharing Trauma and Finding Hope
38:49 The Journey of Recovery
42:21 Building a Support System
47:48 Creating Our Jewish Recovery Community
52:06 Becoming a Recovery Coach
59:35 Challenges of Clergy in Recovery
01:03:08 Final Thoughts and Resources
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