https://www.chabad.org/search/keyword.asp?kid=14069 Newest articles written by Yisrael Pinson Copyright 2026, Chabad.org - Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center, all rights reserved. Mon, 01 Jan, 0001 12:00:00 EST Mon, 01 Jan 0001 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1148685 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1148685/jewish/Step-Eleven-Part-I.htm Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with G-d as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1148684 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1148684/jewish/Step-Ten-Part-II.htm Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1148682 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1148682/jewish/Step-Ten-Part-I.htm Continued to take personal inventory and when we were wrong promptly admitted it. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1083821 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1083821/jewish/Step-Nine.htm Made direct amends to such people, wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others. Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1073737 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1073737/jewish/Step-Eight-Part-II.htm Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1073736 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1073736/jewish/Step-Eight-Part-I.htm Made a list of all persons we had harmed, and became willing to make amends to them all. Mon, 21 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945458 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945458/jewish/Step-Seven-Part-II.htm Humbly asked G-d to remove our shortcomings Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945457 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945457/jewish/Step-Seven-Part-I.htm Humbly asked G-d to remove our shortcomings Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=1046837 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1046837/jewish/Gratitude-Meeting-2007.htm A man is obligated to be grateful for the negative events in his life, in the same manner that he is grateful for the positive events. - The Talmud Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945456 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945456/jewish/Step-Six.htm We're Entirely Ready To Have G-d Remove All These Defects Of Character Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945455 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945455/jewish/Step-Five-Part-II.htm Admitted to G-d, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945454 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945454/jewish/Step-Five-Part-I.htm Admitted to G-d, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945453 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945453/jewish/Step-Four-Part-V.htm Step 4: "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945452 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945452/jewish/Step-Four-Part-IV.htm Step 4: "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945451 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945451/jewish/Step-Four-Part-III.htm Step 4: "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945449 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945449/jewish/Step-Four-Part-II.htm Step 4: "Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves." Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=981520 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/981520/jewish/Letter-To-A-Mourning-Parent.htm Our religion believes in experiencing pain, as opposed to ignoring it. We believe we have a right to complain to G-d, but we also know the value of faith and the consolation that comes only through action. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=974998 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/974998/jewish/DJ-AM-Rests-in-Peace-But-Can-We.htm Not all deaths make it to the news, and not all drug addicts die. But when they do, it become our responsibility to ensure that their death was not without a lesson for the living. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945448 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945448/jewish/Step-Two-Part-IV.htm Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=945329 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/945329/jewish/The-Spirituality-of-Anonymity.htm The spiritual substance of anonymity is sacrifice. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=885258 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/885258/jewish/The-Mistake-Holiday.htm G-d gaves us one day a year when we celebrate our humanity. Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=881729 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/881729/jewish/Step-Four-Part-I.htm Creation gave us instincts for a purpose - Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, page 42 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=871787 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/871787/jewish/Passover-In-3D.htm Experiencing Passover means to be a changed person after it's over. This year let's add a third dimension to our Passover for a true spiritual experience. Sun, 05 Apr 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=860338 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/860338/jewish/Step-Three.htm Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=840076 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/840076/jewish/Step-Two-Part-III.htm Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Sun, 22 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=835390 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/835390/jewish/Step-Two-Part-II.htm Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=835277 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/835277/jewish/Avoiding-Melancholy.htm We must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection, for that would diminish our usefulness to others. Sun, 15 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=831115 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/831115/jewish/Step-Two-Part-I.htm Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=829920 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/829920/jewish/Spiritual-Growth.htm Am I growing or am I just doing more? The difference between engraving and writing. Sun, 08 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=825275 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/825275/jewish/Carry-The-Message.htm Carrying for others and being kind to our fellows is not only the right thing to do, it is the G-dly thing to do. A deeper look at the Rebbe's philosophy of reaching out to our fellow as part of our spiritual program. Sun, 01 Feb 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=819498 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/819498/jewish/Freedom-of-Choice.htm Step One tells us we are powerless over our addiction. What does Judaism say about powerlessness and Freedom of Choice? Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=819701 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/819701/jewish/In-the-Exact-Footsteps.htm We each have to find and define our own individualized path to a relationship with G-d. We must follow the guidelines of our leaders and teachers, but not get lost in the exact emulation of their personal journey. Sun, 25 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=814525 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/814525/jewish/Commitment.htm Burn the idea into the consciousness of every man that he can get well regardless of anyone. The only condition is that he trust in G-d and clean house. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=813754 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/813754/jewish/The-Selfless-Fund.htm As I contemplate my next unit of time, my eyes are on the Selfless Fund. Something tells me it will be a great investment. Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=808468 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/808468/jewish/Step-One.htm We admitted we were powerless over alcohol - that our lives had become unmanageable. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=798632 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/798632/jewish/Prayer-Before-Prayer.htm G-d, I did all that was humanly possible to create the perfect receptacle for your blessing, now I will step aside and let You do the speaking, I will let You do the singing, I will let You give the presentation. Thu, 01 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=788757 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/788757/jewish/Authenticity.htm An audio recording of a class on Big Book and Judaism - Authenticity Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=772520 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/772520/jewish/What-Is-Wrong-With-People.htm Do you ever think to yourself: What in the world is wrong with people? Aren’t they getting what I’m getting? Aren’t they feeling what I’m feeling? Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=770305 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/770305/jewish/Gratitude-Meeting-2006.htm Gratitude happens when I go out of my comfort zone and into my growing zone. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=768530 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/768530/jewish/Right-Place-Right-Time.htm Stuck in traffic and late for a meeting I calm myself down. I will be on time, because we are always at the right place at the right time. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=760628 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/760628/jewish/Selflessly-Selfish.htm Instead of looking out for ways to expand our presence in the world, we have to look for how to be of service to G-d's plan for His world Sun, 09 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=762354 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/762354/jewish/A-Change-Of-Heart.htm An audio recording of a class on Big Book and Judaism - A Change of Heart Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=758376 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/758376/jewish/Selfless-Spirituality.htm An audio recording of a class on Big Book and Judaism - Selfless Spirituality Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=755689 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/755689/jewish/The-Litmus-Test.htm I don't need to worry what the will of G-d is. I just need to carry on -- and know that the will of G-d will manifest in my life – because I am ready for it. Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=753315 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/753315/jewish/Control-Freak.htm The more I think I control, the less I am in control. Sun, 19 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=749499 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/749499/jewish/Challenges.htm Challenges were created by G-d for us to overcome. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=748348 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/748348/jewish/Married-Again-Forever.htm Yom Kippur is the anniversary of the second marriage of G-d with his People. Yep, we kinda got married, divorced, and then got married again. Sun, 05 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=746309 https://www.chabad.org/blogs/blog_cdo/aid/746309/jewish/A-Hallmark-Card-to-Gd.htm As I stand before G‑d and choose Him once again to be my G‑d, I will make sure to personalize my card... Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=743078 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/743078/jewish/Rosh-Hashanah.htm A lesson on the true meaning of Rosh Hashanah and the lessons for recovery living. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST https://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=717575 https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/717575/jewish/Openness.htm Willingness, honesty and open mindedness are the essentials of recovery. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EST