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.