Matan: One on One Parsha Podcast Episode 74 - Parshat Ki Tavo: Happiness in the Service of God
Sep 11, 2022
In this insightful discussion, Rivi Frankel, a director at Midrashat Emunah Vomanut and a licensed Israeli tour guide, shares the profound teachings of the late Rabbi Avraham Twersky. The conversation dives into the connection between happiness and serving God, emphasizing that true joy can lead to spiritual growth. Rivi also highlights the necessity of embracing discomfort for personal development and the quest for genuine happiness in religious practice, warning against mistaking fleeting pleasures for lasting fulfillment.
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Rabbi Twersky's Impact
- Rabbi Avraham Twersky, a Hasidic rabbi and psychiatrist, founded the Gateway Rehab Center.
- He helped countless people struggling with addiction, earning recognition and gratitude within his community.
Practical Approach to Torah
- Rabbi Twersky combined Hasidic thought with practical action, emphasizing self-help within a religious framework.
- He believed in Musar (moral development) but also recognized the need for interventions like therapy and medication.
Midrash on Intervention
- Rabbi Twersky used a Midrash about an intervention for an alcoholic to illustrate his point about the limits of Musar.
- Sometimes, more direct intervention is needed to address certain issues.
