Rebbe Responsa

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Advice about "bad habits" that plague young men

Bad Habits

By the Grace of G-dRosh Chodesh Nissan, 5739Brooklyn, N.Y.

Rabbi

One who has a struggle can overcome it; the harder the struggle is, G-d gives one more power to overcome it.

English Debate Modesty

By the Grace of G-d 21st of Sivan, 5724 Brooklyn, NY

Recipient not listed

Overcoming bad habits through diverting one's mind to something unrelated, especially Torah

Checking Tefillin Tzedaka Before Tefillin Bad Habits

By the Grace of G-d22nd of Iyar, 5724Brooklyn, N. Y.

Mr. Daniel Dov Goldberg

One must do and then comprehend; one must always advance; study in Yeshiva; dealing with temptations; Sefirah lesson

Bad Habits Temptation Na'aseh Venishma

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B.H. 28th of Menachem Av, 5722 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr.

Corresponding Jewish and Medical perspective on issue faced by adolescents; early marriage should logically be advocated by medical professionals

Day 438 - Monday (26 Nissan)Psychotherapy Bad Habits

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By the Grace of G-d 20th of Iyar, 5722 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Dr.

Attitude towards a delicate medical issue; value of disclosing the truth about harmfulness of the issue, whereas lack of restraint only leads to further deterioration

Doctor–Patient Relationship Day 424 - Thursday (8 Nissan)Psychotherapy

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By the Grace of G-d25th of Menachem Av, 5718Brooklyn, NY

A Yeshiva student's depression due to dissatisfactory spiritual growth; depressing thoughts as a weapon of the Yetzer Hora; dealing with reactions to growing a beard; eyesight issue; advise another in study only when solicited; influencing a sister; rectifying a transgression

Day 197 - Sunday (2 Menachem Av)Bad Habits Tikkunim

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By the Grace of G-dErev Shavuos, 5716Brooklyn, New York

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The efficacy of Teshuva; Despondency is a trick of the Yetzer Horah; Relapses do not devalue one's Teshuvah or Torah and Mitzvos; Focus on growth instead of rumination

Bad Habits Day 124 - Thursday (17 Iyar)Teshuva Rectifies the Past

By the Grace of G-d 10th Menachem Av, 5714 Brooklyn, N.Y.

Recipient not listed

You have the ability to overcome your challenges; Discouragement stems from the Yetzer Hora; tikunim for 'bad habits'

Day 89 - Thursday (12 NIssan)Bad Habits Tikkunim

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By the Grace of G-d17 Shevat, 5713Brooklyn 13, N.Y.

Mr. . . .

Difficulties and failures of a Yeshivah student; the purpose of the Yetzer Hora and the counteractive soul; slow yet assured success; be wary of the trap of despondency

Day 64 - Sunday (16 Adar)Reciting Tehillim Despair

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