Homosexuality

The interplay between Torah values and psychological/societal ethics has always been an interest of mine. I find beauty in the challenge of trying to straddle the fence between the two worlds. At one point in history, the field of psychology was dominated by Sigmund Freud's (often considered to be the "father of psychology") ideas of sexuality and determinism (technically, that we do not have free-will). The world of Torah rejected most of Freud' …

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A-Trip-Inside

It's early on a random Tuesday morning.  The sun has just begun its daily routine of shattering the darkness of night.  And I've chosen to rise early to write.  Soon I will be on my way to shul and the day will begin.  I cherish the silent stillness that envelopes me as I sip my piping hot coffee and reminisce about the themes and patterns of many of the people I have the privilege of "treating" as a therapist.  &nbs …

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