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TORAH AND PSYCHOLOGY
LIFE IN THE
BALANCE – Torah
perspectives on
positive psychology
BY RABBI RAPHAEL;
PELCOVITZ AND DR DAVID
PELCOVITZ; PUBLISHED
BY: THE SHAAR PRESS;
PRICE: R310

Life in the Balance
examines the tenets of
positive psychology,
which focuses on
actively nurturing
people’s strengths, and discovers that eternal
truths of Torah are present in positive psychology.
The interaction between classic character traits,
insights and practical psychological techniques
is both enlightening and effective. Each chapter
focuses on a classic middah and includes practical
recommendations based both on eternal Torah
wisdom and contemporary psychological thought.

SELF HELP
ANGER – The Inner
Teacher
BY RABBI ZELIG PLISKIN;
PUBLISHED BY: ARTSCROLL;
PRICE: R320

“Overcoming negative
character traits is the
essence and purpose
of life.” (Vilna Gaon)
Anger is one of the
most destructive traits.
It can harm us and
others spiritually,
physically, emotionally
and socially. In Anger – The Inner Teacher, noted
author and counsellor Rabbi Zelig Pliskin presents
a nine-step programme to help us purge anger
from ourselves. The author draws on Torah
literature and his extensive counselling experience
to build a comprehensive approach for coping with
anger. By refining and transcending anger, we have
the opportunity to become the type of person we
wish to be.

CHINUCH
I LIVE WITH MY MOMMY
BY TZVIA EHRLICH-KLEIN; PUBLISHED
BY: MENUCHA PRESS; PRICE: R195

Five-year-old Rochel lives on the
third floor of a big apartment building with her mother and brother
Baruch. In this sensitively written
and beautifully illustrated story,
well-known children’s author Tzvia
Ehrlich-Klein explores the challenges young children often face when
their parents divorce. I Live with My
Mommy offers divorced parents
a springboard for discussion with
their young children, allowing the children to express their pain –
yet to realise that Hashem loves us and takes care of us all.

INSPIRATIONAL
TO FILL THE SKY WITH STARS
– Women explore their midlife
challenges and triumphs
EDITED BY MIRIAM LIEBERMANN;
PUBLISHED BY: MENUCHA PRESS;
PRICE: R400

Created as a sequel to the highly
acclaimed The Best Is Yet to Be,
Miriam Liebermann has compiled
the writings of over 60 women,
giving practical wisdom on the vast
opportunities that await women
in their midlife years. Women learn
how to maintain their balance as
they gracefully soar into the future; they watch their children grow
into their own lives, care for their aging parents, develop new
talents, foster new friendships and optimise their health.

SPIRITUAL
LIVING EMUNAH – Achieving a
life of serenity through faith
BY RABBI DAVID ASHEAR; PUBLISHED BY:
ARTSCROLL MESORAH; PRICE: R320

Can we live lives with no stress?
No anxiety? No fear? Is this
achievable? According to our
Sages, the answer is clear. Yes,
we can live lives of tranquillity,
serenity and happiness, no matter
what is happening around us.
Living Emunah is based on Rabbi
Ashear’s “Daily Emunah” talks, which have transformed the
lives of thousands of people. Through the classic lens of Torah
thought and true-life stories, we discover what emunah is,
what it isn’t and how to strengthen our faith. JL
All books available at the Kollel Bookshop.

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