This year, we are proud to honor Lilly Tartikoff and Bruce Karatz with the T’Shuvah Award, recognizing their extraordinary leadership, compassion, and commitment to giving back. Together, they have championed causes that heal, inspire, and uplift communities across Los Angeles and beyond. Through their remarkable philanthropic work, Bruce and Lilly have dedicated themselves to creating opportunities for hope and transformation, values that lie at the very heart of Beit T’Shuvah. Lilly and Bruce first became connected with our community when Lilly’s child, Tyger, needed help. Through witnessing and participating in Tyger’s healing journey of recovery, they have made it part of their mission to ensure that Beit T’Shuvah’s hand of hope is there for others today and for years to come. Their generosity and vision exemplify the spirit of t’shuvah: the continual journey of repair, renewal, and responsibility to one another.
In recognition of their extraordinary service and dedication, Connecting a Caring Community (CCC) will be honored with this year’s Annette Shapiro Volunteer Award. For nearly a decade, CCC has been a steadfast presence at Beit T’Shuvah, showing up month after month to bring joy, connection, and compassion to our residents. Their volunteers spend time with the people in our community—listening, learning, and sharing moments that foster comfort, dignity, and a true sense of belonging. Whether through educational activities, creative projects, or simply being a consistent source of support, CCC has touched countless lives in meaningful ways. In addition to this hands-on engagement, CCC has also enhanced our campus with grants that have revitalized shared spaces like the patio, coffee bar, men’s lounge, and resident rooms. Yet, it is their direct work with our residents—their open hearts, their consistency, and their spirit of service—that most profoundly embodies the essence of the Annette Shapiro Volunteer Award.
This year, we are proud to introduce the Harold Rothstein Alumni Award, named in honor of our beloved alumnus, mentor, and longtime Beit T’Shuvah staff member, Harold Rothstein. This award recognizes an alumna who embodies the spirit of recovery, resilience, and transformation—someone who has embraced the journey of t’shuvah, reclaimed their life with purpose, and now serves as a beacon of hope to others. We are thrilled to announce the inaugural recipient: Emily Cohen-Meth. A proud alumna since 1997, Emily’s life is a testament to strength and renewal. As Director of Operations at Resolutions Therapeutic Services, she channels what she learned at Beit T’Shuvah into helping others find healing and hope. A devoted mother, new grandmother, and Ironman triathlete, Emily truly exemplifies what it means to live a “life worth living.”
