Through recent times of conflict, natural disaster, economic turmoil, human suffering and personal loss, one song kept rising from memory into consciousness. "The whole world is a narrow bridge, and the essential thing is not to fear at all."

These uplifting words come from the great Hassidic Leader Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. Not to frighten you—the narrow bridge is daunting, fraught with risk and danger. A little care is good, but you’ll never get across if you surrender to fears of your own making. At such a moment, caution is wisdom, but fear is a choice. Rebbe Nachman concludes this passage, which was written to encourage his followers not to despair in their spiritual progress, "You should understand the power of encouraging yourself, and never yield to despair, God forbid, no matter what happens. The main thing is always to be happy, to gladden yourself in any way possible." Crossing the Narrow Bridge strives to facilitate recovery from alcoholism and various addictions for Jews around the globe. Our mission is to help those among us, in any way we can, overcome the many challenges brought upon an individual and their families by the horrors of the disease of addiction.