About the Author


Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski

Dr. Abraham Twerski was a psychiatrist and founder of Gateway Rehabilitation Center in Pittsburgh, one of America’s leading facilities for addiction treatment. He was the author of 90 books, and lectured extensively on the topics of chemical dependency, stress, self-esteem and spirituality. For 20 years, he served as clinical director of the Department of Psychiatry at St. Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, and was associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Medicine. He passed away January 31, 2021, Shevat 18, 5781, at the age of 90.


Surviving the Economic Crisis

Coping, persevering and winning in troubled economic times.

Parsha: Never-Ending Torah

Parsha: If They Were Wise

Parsha: Why Teshuvah Works

Parsha: The Torah Isn't for Angels

Parsha: Blessing in Disguise

Parsha: Addiction and Free Will

Parsha: Appointing a King

Parsha: Oh Say Can You See

Parsha: Thank You for Everything

Parsha: One Day at a Time

Parsha: How Much Money is Enough?

Parsha: Dissent is Healthy

Parsha: Getting Your Priorities Straight

Parsha: Don't Sweat It

Parsha: Ruling Over Ourselves

Parsha: Envy and Foolishness

Parsha: Distorted Self Image

Parsha: Two into One

Parsha: Appreciate Your Godliness

Parsha: Teachers of Torah are Like Parents

Parsha: Keep Moving Forward

Parsha: Cherish the Mitzvah

Parsha: Mirror of Faults

Parsha: Loving Your Fellow Jews

Parsha: God is Always With Us, Even After We Transgress

Parsha: Mind-Altering Chemicals

Parsha: Elixir of Life

Parsha: Passover, Freedom and Shabbat HaGadol

Parsha: The Diminutive Aleph

Parsha: Wise Hearts

Parsha: It's Up To You

Parsha: When Moses Didn't Believe God

Parsha: Purim Will Never Cease

Parsha: Make Your Best Effort, and God Completes the Task

Parsha: Redirect Your Aggression and Obstinacy

Parsha: Only United Can We Fulfill the Torah

 

Inspiring Quotes by Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski

The prolific rabbi left behind a legacy of insight and inspiration.

Visualizing the Exodus Experience

Respectful Dialogue

How We Relate to God Depends On How We Relate to Others

The Blessing of Fulfilling One's Potential

Sanctified Speech

Joseph and Preserving Someone's Dignity

The Connection between being Grateful and Confessing

A Key to Self-Esteem

When Years Seem like a Few Days

Different Blessings for Jacob and Esau

First Comes Marriage

The Most Powerful Parenting Technique

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