Selah BK

Selah BK We are a community of people in recovery and those who love them, grounded in Jewish tradition.

Hearts open a little differently during Elul.As we welcome the new month, we step into a season that asks us to slow dow...
08/04/2026

Hearts open a little differently during Elul.

As we welcome the new month, we step into a season that asks us to slow down, reflect, and gently return to ourselves. Recovery invites us into that same practice every day. Not perfection, but presence. Not having it all figured out, but being willing to begin again.

Join us for Hearts Open: An Ecstatic Dance for Elul, a recovery-informed evening of movement, music, and community. Together, we’ll create space to release what no longer serves us, reconnect with ourselves, and enter the High Holiday season with intention.

No dance experience is needed. No choreography. No pressure. Just breath, rhythm, and a community that meets you exactly where you are.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 14th Street Y

Come as you are.

Substance-free. Spirit-filled. All are welcome.

Choosing life is rarely one big decision.More often, it looks like a hundred small ones. Showing up. Reaching out. Accep...
07/31/2026

Choosing life is rarely one big decision.
More often, it looks like a hundred small ones. Showing up. Reaching out. Accepting an invitation. Sharing a meal. Letting yourself be seen.
This week, as we read Parashat Re’eh, we’re reminded that our lives are shaped by the choices we make every day and that those choices become a little easier when we don’t have to make them alone.
Join us for an evening of Shabbat, community, and connection as we gather around a table where everyone belongs. Whether this is your first time or you’ve been with us before, there is a place waiting for you.
14th Street Y
Friday, August 7
7:00 PM
Come as you are. Bring your people.
Substance-free. Spirit-filled. All are welcome.

Recovery isn’t just about staying sober. It’s about rebuilding a life. And sometimes, one of the hardest parts of that l...
07/29/2026

Recovery isn’t just about staying sober. It’s about rebuilding a life. And sometimes, one of the hardest parts of that life is the loneliness that no one talks about.

Recovery can mean outgrowing old relationships before new ones have had the chance to grow. It can mean spending Friday nights differently, learning how to be present with yourself, or wondering if anyone truly understands what you’re carrying.

If you’ve ever felt lonely in recovery, you’re not failing. You’re human.

Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. It happens in community. It happens through conversations, shared experiences, and people who remind you that you don’t have to do this alone.

At 14Y Selah, we believe recovery is about more than sobriety. It’s about connection, belonging, and finding your way back to yourself alongside others who understand the journey.

If today feels lonely, let this be your reminder: there is a place for you here.

Your community is here ❤️🤝

Rooted in Your WhyRecovery isn’t about never feeling discouraged. It’s about having something deeper to return to when l...
07/21/2026

Rooted in Your Why

Recovery isn’t about never feeling discouraged. It’s about having something deeper to return to when life feels heavy.

Your why is what keeps you grounded when motivation fades. It’s the reminder of the life you’re building, the person you’re becoming, and the values that guide your next step.

At 14Y Selah, we believe healing isn’t something we do alone. We ground ourselves in community, in Jewish wisdom, and in the daily practice of choosing hope, even when it feels difficult.

Whatever your recovery journey looks like, may you always have a reason to keep moving forward.

What helps you stay grounded when life feels overwhelming?

Hearts Open: A Tu B’Av Ecstatic DanceTu B’Av reminds us that love begins with showing up as we are.Join us for an evenin...
07/13/2026

Hearts Open: A Tu B’Av Ecstatic Dance

Tu B’Av reminds us that love begins with showing up as we are.

Join us for an evening of movement, music, and meaningful connection as we gather in a recovery-informed, substance-free space to reconnect with ourselves and one another. Whether you’re in recovery, healing from life’s challenges, or simply looking for a place to move with intention, you are welcome here.

The evening begins with an opening circle, followed by an ecstatic dance journey led by DJ Nina, and concludes with a closing circle to reflect, integrate, and connect in community.

No choreography. No pressure. Just breath, rhythm, and the courage to stay present.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
7:00 PM
14th Street Y

In recovery, love isn’t something we earn. It’s something we practice, one step at a time.

Come as you are. Bring your full self, whatever that means today.

Telling It Again, TogetherFriday, July 17 | 7:00 PM | 14th Street YIn Parashat Devarim, Moshe begins again by retelling ...
07/07/2026

Telling It Again, Together

Friday, July 17 | 7:00 PM | 14th Street Y

In Parashat Devarim, Moshe begins again by retelling the story of the Jewish people’s journey. He speaks honestly about the challenges, the fear, and the moments they couldn’t carry alone.

Recovery invites us to do the same. We return to our stories not to stay in the past, but to better understand them, recognize how far we’ve come, and remember that healing happens in community.

Join us for a warm, welcoming Shabbat dinner for individuals, families, and children. A space to connect, reflect, and share a meaningful evening together.

Come as you are. There’s room for you at the table.
Substance-free. Spirit-filled. All are welcome.
Sign up using the link in our bio.

Before the fireworks, before the celebrations, take a moment to remember what freedom means to you.For many of us, recov...
07/03/2026

Before the fireworks, before the celebrations, take a moment to remember what freedom means to you.

For many of us, recovery is its own kind of independence. It’s the freedom to choose presence over escape, connection over isolation, and hope over despair. It’s a freedom that isn’t won in a single day, but cultivated one choice at a time.

As you celebrate this Fourth of July, we hope you’ll honor the life you’ve worked so hard to build. Lean into community, protect your peace, and remember that you never have to walk this path alone.

From all of us at 14Y Selah, we wish you a safe, meaningful, and sober Fourth of July ❤️🤍💙

Welcome to 14Y Selah We’re a community built on connection, healing, and belonging.Whether you’re in recovery, supportin...
07/02/2026

Welcome to 14Y Selah

We’re a community built on connection, healing, and belonging.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone you love, reconnecting with Judaism, navigating a life transition, or simply looking for a place where you can be yourself, you are welcome here.

At 14Y Selah, you’ll find Shabbat dinners that feel like home, joyful substance-free experiences, meaningful conversations, creative expression, Jewish learning, and people who genuinely care about one another.

We believe recovery isn’t only about addiction. It’s about becoming more whole. It’s about finding hope, purpose, and community. It’s about discovering that you were never meant to do life alone.

You don’t need to have all the answers.
You don’t need to fit into a certain box.
You just have to show up.

There’s a place for you here, and we’d love to meet you.

Welcome to the community ❤️

Fifty yearsThis past Shabbat, we had the incredible privilege of celebrating Jane’s 50 years of recovery. Out of all the...
07/01/2026

Fifty years

This past Shabbat, we had the incredible privilege of celebrating Jane’s 50 years of recovery. Out of all the places she could have chosen to mark this milestone, she chose to celebrate with our 14Y Selah community.

That choice means something.

Recovery is not just about the day you stop. It is about the life you build, the people you surround yourself with, and the spaces where you continue to grow, year after year.

Jane reminds us what it looks like to live your values out loud. To carry your recovery with pride. To keep showing up. To make your life a testament to what is possible.

Her joy became our joy. Her milestone became a reminder that recovery is worth celebrating, not only because of where it begins, but because of everything it makes possible along the way.

Thank you, Jane, for letting us SELAHbrate with you. Here’s to 50 years of courage, community, and choosing life, one day at a time 💜🤝

Riverdale, we’re still thinking about you.There are weekends that feel special while they’re happening, and then there a...
06/23/2026

Riverdale, we’re still thinking about you.

There are weekends that feel special while they’re happening, and then there are weekends that stay with you long after they’ve ended.

This past Shabbaton was filled with moments of connection, laughter, reflection, and genuine community. People arrived as strangers and left feeling a little more known. Conversations lingered. New friendships formed. Stories were shared. Songs were sung. Space was made for joy, honesty, and belonging.

In a world that often asks us to rush, perform, or keep parts of ourselves hidden, there was something powerful about spending a weekend together exactly as we are.

Recovery reminds us that healing doesn’t happen alone. It happens in relationship. It happens when people show up for one another. It happens when we create spaces where everyone has a seat at the table.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to our partners at Hebrew Institute of Riverdale for helping make this gathering possible.

The energy was real. The community was incredible. And our hearts are full.

Until next time 💙

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