Shalvah & Kosher

Shalvah: Kosher Addiction Treatment

Orthodox Jewish Substance Abuse Treatment Program

Since 2014, SOBA New Jersey has been the bridge back to sobriety for many people suffering from drug addiction, alcohol addiction, and mental health difficulties that can worsen addiction. We are proud to offer personalized rehab programs to everyone in our communities, including the members of the Orthodox Jewish faith who adhere to a strict kosher diet. Shalvah — the Hebrew word for serenity and tranquility — is our specialized substance abuse program that meets kosher and religious needs, so you can find the peace that you deserve through addiction recovery without disrupting your religious beliefs.

Support from Our Shalvah Rehab Staff

Experience Treatment Rooted in Compassion

Shalvah focuses on the needs of Orthodox clients, which are specifically addressed and integrated into the treatment program managed by therapists, social workers, and support staff, which includes staff Rabbis. When you fight addiction in our Shalvah program, you do not have to compromise your Jewish values and halakhot.

Jeffrey A. Berman, M.D., an Orthodox Jewish psychiatrist, treats all clients in our Shalvah program. With more than 25 years of experience in treating addictions and mental health disorders, Dr. Berman is an integral part of the Shalvah treatment team.

Some of Dr. Berman’s titles and accolades that help him be a great leader in rehab include:

• Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).
• Executive Medical Director of Discovery Institute for Addictive Disorders in Marlboro, NJ.
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
• Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) in Adult, Addiction and Consultation Psychiatry.
• Founder and co-facilitator of Strength to Strength, a professionally facilitated support group for parents of young adults with substance use and mental health disorders at JCC on the Palisades.

Find Comfort in Our Shalvah Rehab Program

What to Expect When You Choose One of Our Programs

Fully kosher meals, restaurants, and Shul services are within close walking distance of the Shalvah residence. We provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including all Shabbat and Yom Tov/Chagim meals, meeting all levels of kashrut, including Chassidishe Shechita, Cholov Yisroel, and Pas Yisroel, exclusively.

Our rabbis have made certain that your residence can handle all needs of Orthodox Jewish living, including:

• Kosher kitchen
• Shabbat timers for electronic devices
• Mezuzahs
• And more

You can join the staff rabbi for weekdays and Shabbat/Yom Tov minyanim. SOBA New Jersey acknowledges that your spiritual path is your own, so you will only partake in what you feel comfortable with. However, Shalvah assures that every mitzvah, from eating in a Succah and having all your Chanukah needs to hearing the Megillah and receiving Mishloach Manot on Purim and having two Seders on Pesach, will be made possible to fulfill if desired.

Shalvah’s rabbis give regular classes on topics such as spiritual healing and how to be a Jew in recovery as well as standard shiurim on Parsha HaShavuah and faith. They are always available for individual sessions as well.

Shalvah Can Fight Any Substance Addiction

Modern Facilities Crafted for Modern Recovery

Substance addiction is a complex and challenging issue that affects people of all faiths, including those of the Jewish Orthodox community. SOBA New Jersey recognizes the unique needs and sensitivities of Orthodox Jewish individuals struggling with addiction. By offering our specialized Shalvah treatment program, we are ready to help you overcome addiction to virtually any addictive substance.

We can create a kosher-friendly rehab program that helps you stop addiction to:

Insurance Coverage for Shalvah Rehab

Healthcare insurance may cover our kosher rehab addiction treatment at SOBA New Jersey, which may include inpatient and outpatient services. It depends on the healthcare insurance plan that you hold and its limitations. Our intake specialists are always happy to help people review and understand their insurance plans, so don’t worry if you aren’t sure about your available coverage.