Rabbi Twerski offers us a charming collection of humorous views on life. His thoughts, stories, and anecdotes that will make you smile with others as you smile about yourself.

Smiling Each Day Av - Elul July - September

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski

Mesorah

It's sad, isn't it, that so many people deny the obvious in so many spheres of life. Just as the beginning of knowledge is the acknowledgment that there is much to learn, so the beginning of personal fulfillment is the knowledge that one must improve, can improve, and that there are ways to do what only seems to be impossible, but isn't. Even sadder is that many people assume that self-mastery and character development are natural by-products of scholarship and observance, that self-improvement will emerge without effort. The Sages of the Talmud knew better. They said, "Who is strong? He who subdues his personal inclination," for to master one's passion is better than to conquer a city. And it is harder, as well. They recognized and preached that one must never rest, lest he lose the battle, just as the conqueror of a city must remain ever vigilant. The battle to elevate and ennoble oneself must be ongoing. And the Sages also taught how to win the victory. How? For that one must understand the mystery of the soul, plumb the teachings of the Sages, and heed the counsel of the masters of Chassidus and Mussar, the great artists of personal refinement. A person who incorporates all that plus a thorough knowledge of modern psychiatry and psychology is a rare and priceless human treasure. Such a person is Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., Torah scholar, psychiatrist and ranking expert in the treatment of substance abuse. In this wise and valuable book, he demolishes the fears and shibboleths that bar the way to mental health for countless good and sincere people. He shows that the principles for today's most successful techniques for self-improvement are found in the Torah, as expounded by its greatest teachers. Warmly, compassionately, engagingly, he draws us into his world of health, happiness and fulfillment. This is a book for everyone. It is enriching and uplifting. Most of all, it will put its readers on the road to personal success.

Self Improvement, I'm Jewish

Self-Help

Personal Transformation

Mesorah Pubns Ltd

Dr. Abraham j. Twerski, rabbi, physician and psychiatrist of world renown brings his many decades of experience to bear in helping us deal with compulsive gambling for ourselves and our loved ones. Like drug, alcohol and spouse abuse, we have been too slow in acknowledging the problem of compulsive gambling in the jewish community! It is crucial that we come to grips with the reality of the problem. Lives are being destroyed, families are being ruined and too few of us recognize compulsive gambling for the disease it is and for the disaster it spawns. Like undiagnosed cancer, compulsive gambling that is ignored or covered up can only progress. Once we accept that there is no immunity from it or from its terrible consequences, we can take steps to forestall the tragedy that will surely come! Rabbi twerski tells us that early detection can prevent catastrophe, but only if we are willing to face reality. Finally - a book which explains compulsive gambling, tells you how it can be recogniz

Compulsive Gambling: More Than Dreidle

Health, Fitness & Dieting

M.D.

Addiction & Recovery

Mirkov Publications, Inc.

Thousands of people rushed to get copies of Rabbi Abraham Twerksi's thought-provoking answers to a host of common questions in the first volume of Dear Rabbi, Dear Doctor. These short responses, most of which were based on his successful column Seeking"

Dear Rabbi, Dear Doctor, Vol. 2: The Renowned Rabbi-Psychiatrist Gives Straight Answers to Tough Questions

Shaar Press

In The Shabbos Companion, Rabbi Twerski has woven an intricate tapestry of insightful stories, essential halachic background, and rich commentary on the customs, zemiros songs, and prayers we employ to welcome the Shabbos and infuse our homes and tables w

The Shabbos Companion

Religion & Spirituality

Judaism

Mesorah Publications, Ltd.

In the first volume of The Shabbos Companion Rabbi Twerski showed us how to infuse our homes with the spirit of Shabbos joy on Friday night, as we greet the Shabbos Queen. Now, in The Shabbos Companion volume two which covers Shabbos day, he completes his

The Shabbos Companion Volume 2

The Rosh Hashanah prayer service. So many hours. So many prayers. Here's one way to make them more meaningful to us. Twerski on Machzor Imagine having a wise, experienced, compassionate friend sitting next to you as you pray on Rosh Hashanah, quietly sharing insights and inspirational stories to help you get the most out of the prayer experience. You can. His name is Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski MD. And he's here with you, in Twerski on Machzor, to help you discover the depth and meaning of the Rosh Hashanah Machzor. Through stories and explanations, we begin to learn so many things about Rosh Hashanah and its prayers: How can we relate to Hashem as our King? As our Father? As both at the same time? Why does the word tefillah mean so much than merely a prayer? Why do we eat symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah; aren't our prayers enough? What is the highest honor a person can attain? And why do we try to attain it on Rosh Hashanah? World-renowned psychiatrist, bestselling author, and beloved rav, Rabbi Dr. Twerski has been guiding us for decades. And now, with Twerski on Machzor, we can take him to synagogue with us on Rosh Hashanah, to ensure a meaningful prayer experience - and a very happy new year.

Twerski on Machzor

Someone steps on your toe and apologizes; you forgive him. But what if someone steps on your ego? On your bank account? On your life? Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski - beloved author, talmid chacham, and psychiatrist - shows us how vitally important it is to sincerely forgive those who have hurt us.In Forgiveness we learn:Why forgiving someone can be the greatest gift you can make - to yourself.What forgiveness is - and what it isn't.How to know if your forgiveness is sincere or if you are still harboring deep resentment.Rage and resentment weigh us down; forgiveness lets us cast off those burdens and be the people we really want to be.

Forgiveness

The rare genius of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski brings us the Mishnah as we've never seen it before. Most people view the Mishnah - and rightly so - as the basis of halachah. Less well known, though, are the Aggadic and ethical aspects of the six tractates of Mishnah -- the soul, so to speak, of the Mishnah. Rabbi Dr. Twerski is the scion of a great Chassidic dynasty, a psychiatrist who has spent a lifetime delving into the secrets of the human psyche, and, of course, a healer. In Messages From Mishnah he brings his unique perspective, incisive intellect, and warm understanding of human nature to the timeless words of Mishnah, revealing its riches, depth, and the very human lessons we can find there. Rabbi Dr. Twerski draws upon a wealth of varied Torah sources to examine each Mishnah, finding in its words messages that are startling in their relevance to today's issues and challenges. The halachos of the Shema can teach us how to avoid the dark side of technology; the laws of charity serve as a springboard for discussing how we interact with others. Rabbi Dr. Twerski, in addition to his many other accomplishments, is a born storyteller, and his tales of Chassidic masters enliven each page. The Mishnah's tractate Avos, Pirkei Avos, has long been studied and beloved for its ethical teachings. Now we can discover the many insights and life-affirming messages that all of the Mishnah has for us. Large 8-1/2" x 11" "coffee-table" format. A beautiful gift!

Messages From The Mishnah

Artscroll Publications

In Effective Living, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., shares with us two of the most important truths he has learned in his many decades of cutting-edge work, both as a psychiatrist and as a rav.Change is hard. And change is possible.Drawing upon his years of experience with thousands of people who want to live meaningful and satisfying lives, he shows us how to become more effective in our relationships - as parents, as spouses, as employees and as human beings living in an increasingly complex world. We learn how to walk the fine line of "assertiveness" - the balance between passivity and aggression. We discover how to motivate ourselves and others; how to uncover just what it is we really want to do, and how to make it happen; how to find the strength within us to change "I wish" to "I will."Dr. Twerski does not back off from addressing many of the ills of contemporary society, such as eating disorders, anxiety and depression, "burnout," and ADHD. Whether it is we or our loved ones who must deal with them, we will gain immeasurably from his balanced and compassionate perspective on understanding and coping with these challenges.Effective Living includes sections on parenting young children and adolescents, on the specific challenges of the "sandwich generation" on issues of aging, and on the primary importance of prayer-its profound power and the peace of mind it proffers. And of course, the book features the true-life stories that bring Dr. Twerski's wisdom to vivid life.In Effective Living, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. takes us on a grand tour... of ourselves, our personalities, our minds, and our amazing capacity for growth.

Effective Living: An upbeat and uplifting life can be yours

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