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

"e;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.'"e;–Rabbi David Wolpe"e;Shikkur is a goy."e; This Yiddish phrase means "e;Only Gentiles can be alcoholics,"e; 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 ...