November 2010
4 posts
Spouse vs. Kids
by M. Gary Neuman
Your marriage comes before your kids.
When children enter the picture, the greatest marital challenge often begins. Our children are totally dependent on us. It’s easy to fall into the trap of putting every other part of life on hold and focusing all of our energy, physical and emotional, on caring for and supporting them. Too many couples can even pinpoint the...
What is G-d?
By Tzvi Freeman Question
Somewhere along the way, I misplaced G‑d. The other day I realized that I hadn’t seen G‑d in quite a while—probably not since childhood. And it’s not just that I can’t find G‑d—I also seem to have lost my sense of what G‑d is… Why did this happen? If I had Him when I was a child, why shouldn’t I have Him now?
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Judaism & the 12 Steps
by Dr. Abraham J Twerski
Is the 12-step program kosher?
The 12-step programs have been a very effective method of overcoming the scourge of a variety of addictions — alcohol, drugs, food, gambling, sex — and several others. Some opinions have been voiced regarding the propriety of these programs for Torah-observant Jews, and I’d like to bring some clarity to the issues.
Since the...