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12 Steps – Spirituality In Place Of Reality?

Joe emails: It seems to me that hanging out at 12 step meetings is of diminishing returns for the rational mind. I suppose the first few times you go, you get some rush thinking, wow, it is not just me … Continue reading

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Sexual Predators At AA Meetings

I’ve noticed that many addicts, be it to alcohol or drugs or porn, can get sober through 12-step meetings but turn quickly into sexual predators when given half a chance. There’s no good thing that can’t be perverted. Not Orthodox … Continue reading

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How Alexander Technique Can Help With Addiction

Throughout my life, I’ve said things to myself such as, “I’ve got to have X or I’ll be unhappy.” I’ve been compulsive. I’ve needed to fill the hole in my soul with some emotional high. Twelve-step programs are great for … Continue reading

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This Week’s Torah Portion – Parashat Ki Tetzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)

I discuss the weekly Torah portion with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7:00 pm PST on my live cam and on YouTube. Facebook Fan Page. This week we study Parashat Ki Tetzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19). Watch the video. * Rabbi Berel Wein: The … Continue reading

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The Qualities Of A Good Share

I’ve been to seven twelve-step meetings and heard dozens of shares. Many of them suck. Here are the qualities of a good share — honesty and a lack of jargon. A share is not the time to cite philosophers and … Continue reading

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