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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