Jews and Booze: Alcoholism, Addiction, and Denial in the Jewish World

Michael Levin

Jan 2023 · Highbridge Audio · Narrated by Barry Abrams

About this audiobook

We Jews wrongly believe we're immune to alcoholism and addiction-instead, individuals, families, and communities are suffering because of the stigmas surrounding addiction and recovery in the Jewish world. "Is the 12 step program suitable for Jews? In this book Michael Levin shows with learning, sensitivity and wisdom why the answer is a resounding 'Yes.'" -Rabbi David Wolpe "Shikkur is a goy." This Yiddish phrase means "Only Gentiles can be alcoholics," but it's not true. Jews suffer from alcoholism and addiction at the same rate as everyone else in society. Due to the stigma surrounding addiction in our community, people are dying unnecessarily . . . because they believe they can't get help. Jews and Booze attacks the stigmas surrounding addiction and recovery in our world.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Michael Levin has served for more than thirty years as a volunteer counselor in the alcohol and drug field. He has worked with thousands of individuals and families across the United States. He lives with his family in Bergen County, New Jersey.

Barry Abrams has narrated and produced audiobooks for a variety of publishers. Since 2012, he has also hosted and produced ESPN's In the Gate podcast. Based in Danbury, Connecticut, Barry engineers and calls live webcasts of his son's ice hockey games.