We encourage everyone to view this inspiring 15 minute video about GYE's work, which contains excerpts from R' Chaim Dovid Zwiebel, Rav Aharon Feldman, Rabbi/Dr. Avraham J. Twerski, Shalom's personal story.
We have over the years often struggled with understanding where and how the 12 Steps are rooted in Torah Hashkafah and can be found specifically in Chazal. Rabbi Shais Taub has masterfully woven such ideas in his book, "G-d of Our Understanding"
I listened to the shiur and it brought tears to my eyes. Although it is addressed to women, it brings home the importance of shmiras ainayim and shmiras habris for MEN AS WELL. When we don't guard ourselves, we allow death and suffering in the world.
Johns Hopkins Neuroscience Professor David Lynden wrote a book on the neurochemistry of pleasure and addiction titled "The Compass of Pleasure". He is very knowledgeable about addiction and had some amazing things to say.
We are happy to present you with the link to this precious talk, which is filled with wisdom, tips and eitzos for Mechanchim, Parents and even for us in our own struggle.
The Candeo Program is an online training system that is designed to shed new light on the scientifically proven reality of pornography addiction, and to bring about healing through a revolutionary approach to learning and behavior modification.
click the title to download this insightful 5-minute clip is from a Shiur by Rav Avigdor Miller, ZT"L (#643: In the Wilderness of Sinai). In response to a question, Rav Miller explains that, when we do Teshuva, we should feel repulsed by our past Aveiros.
Click the title to download this insightful 2-minute clip from a Shiur by Rav Avigdor Miller, ZT"L (#308: Preface to Pesach #8). Rav Miller's point, that every day is a new opportunity to succeed, regardless of how we may have messed up yesterday.