Freedom Song

Freedom Song is an original musical production created and performed by individuals who are current or past residents of Beit T’Shuvah, the interdenominational Jewish treatment program in Los Angeles.  Freedom Song showcases a family celebrating a Passover Seder while also confronting the impact of addiction on the entire gathering.  

Interspersed are scenes from a 12-Step meeting, giving an inside look at the process of recovery.  Following the performance, audience members are encouraged to ask questions of the cast, who courageously and honestly share their own stories of addiction and recovery.

Freedom Song is an examination of the impact of addiction on a Jewish family and a celebration of the strength of the family to accept challenges and overcome shame and fear.  The performance also provides-

• An opportunity for the Jewish community to confront addiction in our midst
• A chance to shine the light of openness and honesty on a hidden, often stigmatized topic
• A time to ask real questions and get real answers from cast members who have journeyed through addiction to recovery
• A chance for every one of us who cares about addiction recovery in the Jewish community to come out, stand up and support those among us who struggle 

In the words of Rabbi Mark Borovitz, co-founder of Beit Tshuvah, Freedom Song “highlights the historic universality of the struggle to free oneself from external oppression and internal bondage.”

Counselors from JFCS will be on hand for support and resources.