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Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, shares a refreshing, candid perspective on how we can enjoy the good in life, get along with others, and overcome challenges — all while maintaining our positivity and self-respect. Filled with timeless Torah wisdom, inspiring stories, and intriguing personal accounts.

The Hashkafa of Mussar, Chassidus and psychology are all melded together into a mature look back at a great life of fruitful accomplishment. Rabbi Twerski presents us with many of the lessons gleaned.

If we blame someone for our problems, then we don’t feel obligated to make significant changes in our lives. To solve our problems, we need to get out of our own way. Rabbi Twerski shows us how.

Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, whose many books have transformed and enriched the lives of tens of thousands of readers, now distills a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and ahavas Yisrael into this poignant, warm and personal collection of letters. By sharing his personal correspondence, Rabbi Dr. Twerski makes us a part of his family. And what a “zeide” he is to us all!

In his inimitable combination of Torah insight and marvelous stories, Rabbi Twerski examines the structure of the berachos and the meaning of the words. He then leads us through our day, sharing insights and stories about the berachos that we recite.

Providing a religious lens on the topic, this book directly addresses the problem of spousal abuse in the Jewish community, in hopes of confronting the truth and taking definitive steps to end this violation of all that Judaism stands for. Rabbi Twerski’s book was one of the first titles to break open the issue, and this new edition relates the recognition of abuse, the warning signs, and how to respond.

Dr. Twerski outlines a twelve-step program for spiritual growth through self-awareness, service, and self-management. He illustrates his program throughout with true success stories he has witnessed over the years.

Discover how to motivate yourself and others; how to uncover just what it is you really want to do, and how to make it happen; how to find the strength within you to change “I wish” to “I will.”

There are days when a person in recovery needs a moment of reflection and support to find the will to persevere. Dr. Twerski draws upon his 40 years of experience as a doctor, psychiatrist, rabbi and counselor to provide a year’s worth of daily meditations filled with warmth, wisdom and insight that will give the courage needed to live “one day at a time”.

In Messages From Mishnah RabbitTwerski 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.

Readers are given a rare glimpse into the inner world of spiritual leaders as they grapple with their personal struggles to adjust to today’s tumultuous times.

From the hushed moments before the chazzan chants Kol Nidrei to the final shofar blast, Yom Kippur gives us a chance to begin anew, to improve ourselves, to look within, and to connect with our Creator. Twerski on Machzor will help us utilize every moment of this most sacred of days.

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.

This book co-authored by Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski and Thomas Gagliano is not simply for those who are suffering from addiction, it has a much broader application. This book could be helpful to anyone who wants to break the cycle of self-defeating thoughts and self-destructive behaviors.

Extraordinary wisdom to help you understand yourself, lead your life, and deal with other people.

As human beings, we have instincts for both good and evil, conscious and unconscious. To rectify ourselves to live spiritually and properly involves getting a handle on these impulses.

From anger management to the Torah response to consumerism, from learning to become a “genius in kindness” to the Jewish take on ecology – here are nuggets of wisdom that will delight and enlighten us. And each will only take a few moments of our precious, precious time.

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. In Twerski on Machzor, Rabbi Twerski helps you discover the depth and meaning of the Rosh Hashanah Machzor.

Life is a great teacher. The longer you’ve lived, the more you’ve learned and the more you can teach. – From Gevurah: My life, Our World, and the Adventure of Reaching 80. As a bestselling author and world-renowned psychiatrist, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski

Don’t believe all those old jokes: In-laws DO NOT have to be outlaws! Few things in our lives are more valuable than our family relationships — and few things are more complex. And when those relationships begin, not at birth, but at marriage, there can be some challenging adjustments to be made.

With extensive experience as a psychological, medical, and spiritual counselor, renowned psychiatrist and author Abraham Twerski, M.D., offers time-tested principles and practices for successfully coping with grief, hardship, and trauma to help us rise personally from professional or financial loss.

Once we accept that there is no immunity from compulsive gambling 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.

We can listen to the financial news and hear a death knell — or a wakeup call. We can wallow in blame and despair, or harness the incredible power of prayer and kindness to others. Yes, times are tough, but Rabbi Twerski assures us that the sun will shine again

Here are fascinating biographical sketches of four great men, together with summaries of their teachings and, most stirring of all, the Chassidic stories that have been told of them, passed down through the generations. In his own inimitable fashion, Rabbi Dr. Twerski brings to life these four men, whose influence is felt to this very day.

Here is a companion to show us how Shabbos can, and should, be the high point of our week. It is a companion for our prayers, a book that gives us a new and deeper understanding of the words we recite each Shabbos. It includes the Hebrew and English text of each selection, with explanations, stories and selected laws.

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 with its spirit of holiness and joy.

Rabbi Twerski approaches readers’ perplexities multi-dimensionally. As a rabbi, he understands their spiritual aspirations and seeks to connect them to Torah-based solutions. As a psychiatrist and addictions specialist, he understands the human capacity for misperception and self-deception and helps the reader achieve clarity about the real issues which often masquerade behind the “presenting problem”.

In his refreshingly practical style, Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski M.D. has produced an unparalleled work on simchah, the single character trait that may be the secret to success in all aspects of observance and learning. A fast read with a heavy emphasis on how to, this is a Dr. Twerski book you’ll be recommending to friends and family for years to come.

Dr. Twerski transports the reader back over a century to life in the European shtetl. Weaving themes of courage, irony, wisdom, and struggle, his brilliant stories parallel the Jewish year in holidays. Complementing this spiritual feast, Mrs. Judi Dick, a highly regarded editor of numerous Judaica books, contributes her culinary expertise in recreating the traditional Jewish kitchen.

In a book which is different from anything he has ever written, Dr. Twerski presents an astonishingly personal, candid and revealing account of his journey from pulpit rabbi to therapist. FROM PULPIT TO COUCH is filled with humor and lightness of spirit and yet is heavy with meaning and inspiration.

This book contains nearly 200 letters, reflecting real problems faced by real people. You deserve the peace of mind Dear Rabbi, Dear Doctor can bring. Rabbi Twerski’s advice is always down-to-earth, rooted in Torah and drawn from his long experience as a nationally known mental health professional.

In Twerski on Prayer, Rabbi Twerski responds to the inner need of countless thousands: How can I get the most out of my prayers? How can I use prayer to bring myself closer to my Maker?

Dr. Twerski offers a simple, concrete, ten-step program that will give you insight into your own personality and teach you how to improve your mindset for the better.

Rabbi Twerski assures us, we each have the ability to triumph over temptation and live upright Jewish lives. Utilizing Torah wisdom and his deep insight into human psychology, he teaches us to galvanize our spiritual and emotional resources to battle the specific challenges inherent in today’s lifestyle.

This is a book that should be read by engaged couples, newly married couples, and their parents. Taking it to heart will prevent needless aggravation and pave the way to the loving, nurturing, and fulfilling marriage every couple deserves.

How do you identify controlling behavior in others? How can you cope with it successfully? Most importantly, how can you utilize this inner need in a positive way? The masterful advice in this absorbing book will help you build better relationships with all of the people around you.

World renowned for his self-help books, in Light at the End of the Tunnel he departs from this mode to create characters that are compelling, vulnerable, witty, curious – and most of all, palpably human.

With Rabbi Twerski as our guide, we can use the lessons of the weekly Torah reading in our daily lives in our relationships with our families, with our colleagues and friends, and, most of all, with our Creator. Rabbi Twerski helps us see how the Torah can enable each of us to reach our goals and attain our spiritual potential.

As a descendant of this renowned dynasty, Rabbi Twerski has collected the treasures of his heritage and combined them with family stories — handed down through the generations — of other famous personages of that era. Photos from Dr. Twerski’s private collection — even a rare photo of Reb Motele himself — are included in this absorbing anecdotal biography.

Angels do their job and move on without leaving a mark, but human beings stumble and scrape their knees — and wonder if they can get anything right. They absolutely can — and this book proves it! “Hopeless” is not in the Twerski vocabulary, and he shows how to remove it from ours.

Creating the bond between man and his Maker.

Rabbi Twerski is one of the world’s leading authorities on how to overcome addictions – and a man whose Torah wisdom has enriched countless lives in myriad ways. In this book, he offers a new nugget for every day of the year. No one’s day should be without this shot of inspiration.

Rabbi Twerski is a descendent of one of Europe’s oldest Chassidic dynasties and writes with genuine authority. He uses qoutes from these sages of the early modern era in thematic chapters to make salient points about contemporary problems. Very inspirational.

Writing simply and directly, Abraham Twerski shows how spirituality-independent of religion-is central to emotional and mental health, and is a key to being truly and profoundly human.

Rabbi Twerski’s lifetime of experience as a Rav and a leading psychiatrist, combined with his sensitive wisdom and prolific pen, make for an enjoyable and fruitful book.

In this wise and valuable book, Rabbi Twerski 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.

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D., an eminent psychiatrist who is well versed in halachah, has broad experience in both realms, and in their combined applications. In this book, he makes available some of his case material demonstrating an integrated approach to these sometimes thorny issues.

Life can be much easier if we cut its problems down to bite size. Rabbi J. Twerski shares with us some of the invaluable insights he has gained through his extensive experience

Rabbi Twerski focuses on what the Sages say to us in our daily lives, and he illustrates it beautifully with delightful anecdotes, from today and from the archives of Chassidic lore. Contains the full Hebrew text of Pirkei Avos with English translation and commentary.

Explores personality types and the inner workings of character using Charlie Brown, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the Peanuts gang as examples

In this book, Rabbi Dr. Twerski looks at dozens of topics in everyday life and peels away the veneer to find the potential for spiritual enrichment. He shows how to pour meaning into even seemingly mundane activities.

Diets don’t work. The pounds may slide off, but for too many dieters, once the food scales and calorie counters have been put away, the weight returns. Dr. Abraham Twerski,…

Provides an inspirational message and an appropriate prayer for every single day of the year, in a convenient daily calendar format with room for daily notes.

Dr. Twerski demonstrates that chemical dependency is indeed an equal opportunity destroyer and he illuminates the makeup of high-achieving substance abusers as their narratives unfold. Addicted individuals will recognize themselves in these pages while providers of human services will discover ways and means to diagnose and intervene.

Drawing on his experiences as a psychiatrist and rabbi, the author offers a treasury of real-life and traditional stories of everyday people who changed their own lives for the better through doing good deeds for others. 25,000 first printing.

A Mature Discussion of an Adult Malady – Depression and Related Conditions

This is Rabbi Twerski’s very first book (initially rejected by 17 publishers!) With case studies showing how unwarranted, negative self-images cause most psychological problems, this book sets forth guidelines for overcoming these problems and improving relationships with friends, family, and co-workers.

The great chassidic stories are the best entry into the movement’s rich spiritual, moral, and intellectual core. Chassidism’s greatest thinkers have used its tales to captivate their listeners and then introduce them to the thought-world of the Baal Shem Tov and his spiritual heirs. In this time-honored craft, Rabbi Twerski has few peers. In his hands, stories are not just stories they are precision tools that teach and enlighten, that heal and encourage

In this book Rabbi Twerski in not dealing with “problems.” He is sitting down with his readers and having a heart-to-heart discssion on how to make more meaningful.

Explores sibling rivalries and relationships and how these early behavioral patterns affect us for the rest of our lives

Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. and Ursula Schwartz, Ph.D. are outstanding mental health practitioners. In this practical book they say, “Let’s concentrate on how to do things right, and how the Torah and Jewish tradition counsel us to raise our children.”

Timeless Lessons for Today from Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto’s Mesillas Yesharim

Examines the painful impact of low self-esteem and a poor self-image, explaining how to identify negative behavior patterns and develop the confidence and self-awareness to overcome them

Dr. Twerski found that the Peanuts comics of Charles M. Shulz were helpful in his work with psychiatric patients. The humorous words and pictures in Peanuts gave patient and doctor a common ground for talking. Now Dr. Twerski again calls on Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and friends to help illustrate his points in their own inimitable way.

A therapist looks at life’s ups and downs (with a bit of help from Charlie Brown and his friends).

In this Haggadah, Rabbi Twerski takes us from the bondage of our personal “Egypts” to the promised land of self-fulfillment and joy. The introduction includes fascinating essays on spirituality and the festivals. The commentary reveals the lessons we are to take away from the Seder, among them, increased spirituality, gratitude to Hashem, and enhanced devotion in prayer.

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.

Each page contains a prayer, a spiritual message, a section from the sages, or a bit of Torah, and a daily challenge. There is room on each page to make notes. Spend five minutes in the morning reading the message and the rest of the day meeting the challenge.

Thoughts and lessons by the author of the best-selling Living Each Day. Filled with beautiful ideas, piercing insights, and provocative anecdotes – based on lessons from each weekly Torah reading – it will enrich the life of every reader.

In this book Rabii Twerski offers insight into the emotions and behavioral experiences of addicts and looks at the recovery process as an opportunity for social, psychological, and spiritual growth

Self-esteem Through Jewishness

Tradition and quaint Chassidic tales are uniquely interpreted psychologically to shed a joyous glow on life.

Describes physical ailments and conditions which may cause individuals to be mistakenly diagnosed as mentally ill and discusses the nature of pain

This book discusses a very important topic – that doctors and other health professionals can become addicted, too.