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Table For Five

According to Psychology today, fear is a vital response to physical and emotional danger that has been pivotal throughout human evolution. So what were the Israelites fearful of? Not having a leader? Feeling that they were alone or being abandoned?

Table For Five

Pharaoh looks around and is told by his chamberlain of the cupbearers about a young Jew who can guide him. Pharaoh has hit bottom and has nowhere to turn except to Yosef. This is very similar to a sponsor/sponsee relationship in 12-step programs.

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Speaking Engagements

Professional Endorsements & Testimonials

"Rabbi Chaim's expertise and warmth left a lasting impression on all who attended,
and we are truly grateful for the time and energy you shared with our community."

Rabbi Shimon Posner

Chabad of Rancho Mirage

"I heard the individual perspectives of community leaders, and I am thankful to now have a new appreciation for my religion and the positive effects it entails"

Sara Deichman

University of Michigan, Class of 2023

Rabbi Tureff is thoughtful, informative and inspiring. He would make a great speaker for other congregations, schools, universities, and anywhere where people have the opportunity to ask big questions about life.

Rabbi Saul Strosberg

CONGREGATION SHERITH ISRAEL

"We have not received one negative comment about Rabbi Meyer; in fact, we receive compliments about him weekly - our clients regularly share that Rabbi Meyer's experience, education, and presentation have helped them find their path to recovery through spirituality."

Mitch T. Prager

CEO of Soberman's Estate

"Rabbi Dr. Chaim Meyer Tureff is a nationally recognized educator, spiritual leader, and founder who brings a nonjudgmental, relational, and compassionate approach to addiction recovery—grounding healing in Torah, compassion, and honesty."

The Jewish Link

New Jersey News Paper

"Rabbi Tureff has a unique ability to discuss a sensitive subject with honesty, compassion, and
without judgment. The lecture was very well received and provided our community with greater
awareness and understanding of addiction, while encouraging meaningful conversation around
an issue that affects so many individuals and families.
I highly recommend Rabbi Tureff as a speaker for synagogues, schools, community
organizations, and other groups looking to address addiction and recovery in a meaningful and
impactful way."

Ellie Y. Katz

Deputy Mayor, Teaneck, NJ

Previous Lectures

Sneek Peak!

Ramah Ojai Passover Program   Ojai, CA   Staff
Ramah Ojai Summer Camp   Ojai, CA   Visiting Rabbi & Martial Arts Instructor
Gratz College   Philadelphia, PA   Adjunct Professor
American Jewish University   Los Angeles, CA   Rabbinics Workshop
UCLA   Los Angeles, CA   Guest Speaker
University of Michigan Hillel & Ann Arbor Orthodox Minyan   Ann Arbor, MI   Scholar-in-Residence
Meredith College   Raleigh, NC   Guest Speaker
Sherith Israel   Nashville, TN   Scholar-in-Residence
Kehillat Rayim Ahuvim   New York, NY   Shabbat Speaker
Chabad of Mt. Olympus   Los Angeles, CA   Scholar-in-Residence
Temple Beth Am   Los Angeles, CA   Guest Speaker
B’nai David   Los Angeles, CA   Recurring Guest Speaker
Jewish Scouts of America   —   Scholar-in-Residence
Majestic Retreats   Orlando, FL   Guest Speaker
LA Hebrew High   Los Angeles, CA   Guest Lecturer
Jewish Federation of Los Angeles   Los Angeles, CA   Seminar / Workshop
Jewish Camps   Various Locations   Seminar / Workshop
Islah LA   Los Angeles, CA   Guest Speaker
Beit T’shuvah   Los Angeles, CA   Seminar
NESS Counseling Center   Los Angeles, CA   Weekly Groups & Periodic Workshops
Jewish Press   —   Writer
Book Tour   —   Author / Presenter
Sherith Israel   Nashville, TN   Presenter / Speaker
Adat Shalom   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Kauai   Kauai, HI   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Mt. Olympus   Hollywood, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Phoenix Jewish Club   Cave Creek, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Beth Jacob   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
B’nai David Judea   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Temple Beth Am   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Gratz College   Philadelphia, PA   Presenter / Speaker
Western NC Jewish Federation   Asheville, NC   Presenter / Speaker
Jewish Federation of Tidewater   Virginia Beach, VA   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad Treatment Center   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Beit T'shuvah   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Young Sephardic Community Center   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Camp Ramah   Ojai, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Chicago   Chicago, IL   Presenter / Speaker
Addiction Awareness Shabbaton   Multi-Synagogue (10 Synagogues)   Organizer & Implementer
Beth El   Phoenix, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Virginia Beach   Virginia Beach, VA   Presenter / Speaker
Temple Emanuel   Virginia Beach, VA   Presenter / Speaker
Congregation Beit Chaverim   Virginia Beach, VA   Presenter / Speaker
LINK Kollel   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Playa Del Rey   Playa Del Rey, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Agudas Yisrael   Hendersonville, NC   Presenter / Speaker
Omer Aliyah   —   Participant / Leader
Uri L’Tzedek   Phoenix, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Temple Chai JACS   Phoenix, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Alabama   Birmingham, AL   Presenter / Speaker
Westwood Kehillah   Santa Monica, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Mishkon Tephilo   Santa Monica, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Temple Israel of Hollywood   Hollywood, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Temple Chai   Phoenix, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Intown   Atlanta, GA   Presenter / Speaker
Mem Global   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Valley Beit Midrash   Phoenix, AZ   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Beverlywood   Beverlywood, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Happy Minyan   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Ikar   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Sinai Akiva   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Pico Beit Midrash   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Rancho Mirage   Rancho Mirage, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Beis Betzalel   Los Angeles, CA   Presenter / Speaker
Jewish Center of Teaneck   Teaneck, NJ   Presenter / Speaker
Chabad of Oxnard   Oxnard, CA   Presenter / Speaker