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Why Am I Sad If I Have Returned to Observance?
Many ba'alei teshuva hold the widespread belief that to be truly righteous, they must lead lives of simplicity, bordering on asceticism, and minimize enjoyment. Are they right?
What You Need to Know to Succeed in Torah Study
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin provides 7 critical guidelines for those who want to genuinely understand and delve deeply into Torah study.
Keeping Mitzvot is Just the Beginning
Those who return to religious observance find that significant dilemmas arise related to social integration in the ultra-Orthodox world.
Is Solitude Exclusive to Breslov?
Solitude was always the way for the great sages of past generations, starting with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who sought external solitude for internal contemplation.
The Significant Connection Between Marital Harmony and Return to Faith
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin with an important conclusion you should know.
Returning to Faith? Where Has Your Heart Gone?
Many of those returning to faith testify that while outwardly they continue to uphold the Torah and mitzvot, their practice has become a mere obligation.
Beyond Respect Between Spouses: Love
Does love show up naturally after marriage? Can it be deliberately cultivated? Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores infusing new love into your home.
Who to Consult: The Great Rabbi or the Yeshiva Rabbi?
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin explores the concept of 'Da'as Torah (the Torah perspective).'
Small Details that Greatly Impact Your Household Harmony
Navigating the pressures of daily life and creating a welcoming home environment can greatly enhance family harmony.
Happiness and Pleasure: Exclusively Spiritual?
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin's important column on mental well-being.
How Much Effort Should a Baal Teshuva Make for Livelihood?
What effort is necessary concerning livelihood? What is the guidance of Israel's greats on this matter?
From Inspiration to Struggle: The Journey of a Baal Teshuva
Understanding the spiritual challenges after initial excitement, and practical guidance for building joy, stability, and faith in long-term teshuva
Everything is Falling Apart: How to Cope with Today's Challenges
Our generation faces unprecedented and extraordinary trials. What can we do? How should we respond?
Shidduch Guide: A Match Made in Heaven
Relationships are a central and dominant theme in our lives. Which details are important and which are trivial?
Shidduch Guide: The Packaging Matters Too
Rabbi Dan Tiomkin discusses the importance of outward appearance in shidduchim, the perspectives of our sages, and more.
Shidduch (Matchmaking) Guide: The First Meeting
A comprehensive guide on what to do (and avoid) during the first meeting, the right approach to take, and key points of focus.
We've Started Observing Mitzvot - Where Is the Best Place to Live?
Dan Tiomkin presents the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a Haredi community and provides important tips before making a decision.
