Kosher Rehab

Genesis Israel:
Top-tier Kosher rehab facility

There are countless variables that go into choosing a drug rehab, and for the SUD patient who also keeps kosher, there’s another very important factor thrown into the mix. When researching various options, looking into rehab facilities, and making the very serious decision of which rehab to choose, individuals who keep kosher should ask each potential facility: is the rehab facility kosher?

Are you looking for a
kosher addiction treatment center?

Genesis Israel, a kosher recovery program staffed by expert clinicians
and renowned spiritual leaders who are experts in kosher law,
is now accepting new patients to its residential,
outpatient, and gap year support programs.
We pride ourselves on being a strictly kosher drug rehab facility, with all the stringencies and careful adherence to Jewish dietary laws that it involves. Genesis has a Chief Rabbinal Advisor as part of our Leadership team who is on the ground in Israel. Rabbi Dovid Charlop, our Rabbinical Advisor, ensures that everything in the house and clinic meets the highest standard of kashrus.

But meal planning at Genesis takes far more into account than just kosher. We believe that just like anything else we humans do, food has a tremendous impact on our overall emotional well-being. We strongly believe that a well-balanced diet is a critical part of the overall wellness plan in helping our patients to recover and to live meaningful and joyful lives.

Genesis provides a hybrid approach to the daily preparation and cooking of food. We have a fabulous on-site Chef who works closely with our patients to help educate them about healthy eating habits. As part of their careful easing back into life and gentle acclimation to independent healthy living, we take our patients grocery shopping and guide them as they help with meal preparation. Structured discharge planning is crucial for continued sobriety.

When appropriate and necessary we also prepare fresh, healthy, tasty, and of course, kosher meals for our patients. We believe this holistic approach is an integral part of our patients' journey to recovery, one that is sustainable, long-lasting, and allows them to grow and lead their best life.

Are you ready to experience the difference
a kosher rehab facility like Genesis Israel can
make in your life, or in the life of your loved one?

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What is kosher therapy?

At the most basic level, kosher therapy involves choosing a kosher rehab center, one where the Jewish dietary laws are kept.

Also known as kashrut, the kosher dietary laws are a set of Jewish religious dietary laws. These laws regulate how foods are prepared, how they are served, and which foods may be eaten and how. The laws of kashrut are based on the Torah, specifically the books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy. There are also complex laws governing the separation between meat, dairy and parve.

Kosher food may be divided into three categories:

Dairy

Dairy products must come from kosher animals, and can not be mixed with meat or poultry.

Meat

Meat and poultry must come from animals that chew their cud and have split hooves, such as cows, sheep, and goats. But even these kosher animals must be slaughtered strictly according to the Jewish ritual, and then carefully salted to drain them of all blood.

Parve

Parve foods are foods that are neither meat nor dairy, such as fish, eggs, grains, fruits, and vegetables.

There are also a few lesser-known laws that must be followed, such as the requirement to wait a certain amount of time between eating meat and dairy. Jewish dietary laws are complex, and it takes knowledgeable kosher experts in order to ensure a kosher alcohol rehab lives up to its name.

Why choose a kosher rehab center?

There are many reasons why an individual suffering from a substance abuse disorder would choose a kosher rehab facility. Some reasons include:

Access to medical professionals and staff who are trained in the specific needs of individuals with a Kosher lifestyle.


Specialized programming and therapies that are tailored to the spiritual and religious needs of those with a Kosher lifestyle.

 

A safe and supportive environment that is free from outside influences that could impede a person’s progress in recovery, and one that offers encouragement while being free from judgment and criticism.

 

A focus on the mind, body, and spirit can help individuals to better understand the underlying causes of addiction.

 

A variety of therapeutic activities and support groups are focused on the specific needs of those with a Kosher lifestyle

A chance to develop meaningful relationships with other Kosher individuals in recovery.

 

A focus on developing healthy coping skills to help individuals manage stress, triggers, and cravings.

 

Nutritious, Kosher meals that are prepared with the individual’s dietary needs in mind.

 

A chance to build a strong and supportive recovery community.

 

Counseling and therapy sessions that are tailored to the individual’s spiritual and religious needs.

 

An opportunity to explore their faith and develop a deeper understanding of its teachings.

 

A chance to learn more about the traditions and history of the Jewish faith.

Group activities and outings that promote socialization and connection with the Jewish community.

 

Access to spiritual guidance from rabbis and other religious leaders.

 

A holistic approach to recovery that incorporates physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

 

A chance to learn how to manage triggers and cravings in healthy ways.

 

A chance to practice and reinforce the principles of a Kosher lifestyle in a supportive environment.


The kosher lifestyle, with its focus on health and wellness, can also be beneficial to an individual's overall well-being.

There are many factors that might delay a SUD patient from receiving the expert care and evidence-based treatment they need.
Fear of the unknown, denial, shame, cost of treatment, and lack of support can all conspire to delay crucial care. Genesis Israel exists to make sure that concerns about keeping kosher should never stop anyone from receiving the life-saving treatment they deserve.
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