Judaism on Addiction: Do Addicts Have Free Choice?

Many addicts entertain the allusion that they are still in control and therefore don’t have a problem since they can stop whenever they want (they just don’t want to stop now). Only after admitting that the “key” is no longer in their possession can they start the process of trying to recover the lost “key.” Join Rabbi Zecharia Wallerstein OB"M in his journey through gambling addiction, the rush of adrenaline that accompanies winning a game, and the feeling of being compelled to go for another and another. Learn that while therapy can help one deal with addiction, to truly cure it one must find a way to use their experience to help others. In Rabbi Wallerstein’s case, he used the abuse he sustained as a child to fuel his passion and mission of helping others overcome their addiction. --- Subscribe to our channel for more of the best Jewish video content on YouTube. The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) has the largest collection of Jewish media content. Our exclusive videos range from Torah insights to the most hotly debated contemporary topics. Follow us on: Facebook:   / myjli   Instagram:   / myjli   See our full video library here: https://www.torahcafe.com/ Visit our website here: https://www.myjli.com/ ABOUT JLI Serving learning centers in over 1,800 communities and on the internet, the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute (JLI) is the world's preeminent provider of Jewish learning. The mission of the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute is to inspire Jewish learning worldwide and to transform Jewish life and the greater community through Torah study. To make Jewish learning accessible and personally meaningful to every Jew, regardless of background or affiliation. JLI's insightful curriculum utilizes cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, embracing the multiple intelligence model and utilizing multimedia and an array of approaches to engage, educate, and inspire all kinds of minds in a dynamic Jewish learning experience.