The Jewish tradition teaches compassion to those around us who are most vulnerable. Our commitment to the Jewish community compels us to act. The House of Hope and Tova House are our response to the community's needs. Each day we have the opportunity to repair the world, tikkun olam
The House of Hope and the Tova House are non-profit recovery houses for Jewish men and women who are in the early stages of recovery from drug and alcohol abuse. We provide a structured environment where residents can grow in their recovery, while re-establishing a normal life in our community. The House of Hope for Jewish men was founded in 1996 by Jon and Ina Singer, staunch advocates for Jewish causes. The Singers recognized that there was a stigma of denial attached to the problem of addiction within the Jewish community and set out to establish the House of Hope. The Tova House was founded in 2002 by Mort and Toby Mower as a home for recovering Jewish women, and they later combined its operations with those of the House of Hope to create the Jewish Recovery Houses (JRH). The Mowers remain very active in the direction of JRH and have been unfailingly generous with their time and material support.
Both houses admit residents ages 18 and older. Our residents have come from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The two common threads connecting all of our residents are that they are Jewish and are in search of recovery. Our houses have welcomed not only residents local to our area,but also from many other areas in the United States. While recovery from addiction is primarily an individual responsibility, the program, staff and culture of the JRH Houses produce a favorable environment in which people can make the lasting changes needed to live a full and productive life. Our long term statistics indicate a success rate among our graduates that exceeds those of comparable facilities.
Shabbot Dinner the third Friday of each month, with a buffet-style catered Kosher meal. Our residents, families, staff, board members and community gather to welcome the Sabbath.
For information on how you can join us, call (410) 585-1223.
