About the Author

Rebbetzin Feige Twerski

Rebbetzin Feige RespondsRebbetzin Feige Twerski of Milwaukee, Wisconsin has devoted her life to Jewish education and Outreach, giving lectures worldwide on a myriad of Judaic subjects. She is a mother of 11 children, and many grandchildren whose number she refuses to divulge. She serves as the Rebbetzin along side her husband, Rabbi Michel Twerski, of Congregation Beth Jehudah of Milwaukee.

Rebbetzin Twerski recently published her book, Rebbetzin Feige Responds: A popular and insightful counselor deals with real-life situations.

Needy Mother-in-Law

Needy Mother-in-Law

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I love my fiancée, but her widowed mother lives the high life, doesn't work and is self-absorbed.

My Lousy Body Image

My Lousy Body Image

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The problem is me, not my husband. I don’t think I’m attractive.

Single Jewish Female

Single Jewish Female

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Help! I can’t find an emotionally mature, ambitious guy who’s ready to commit to marriage.

Getting High

Getting High

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I miss smoking marijuana. Is it really so terrible?

My Recovery

My Recovery

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My leg wasn’t the only thing that got shattered that fateful day.

Ending the Cycle of Abuse

Ending the Cycle of Abuse

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Should I detach from my father?

People Don’t Change

People Don’t Change

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I never live up to my New Year’s resolutions. So this Rosh Hashanah, why bother trying?

Intimacy in Marriage

Intimacy in Marriage

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Physical intimacy is a barometer of the relationship as a whole.

Fear of Motherhood

Fear of Motherhood

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I am almost paralyzed by the fear of having a baby.

My Difficult Mother

My Difficult Mother

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Help! My mother is hyper-critical and chipping away at my sanity!

My Emotionally Abusive Father

My Emotionally Abusive Father

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Cruelty and abuse, whether physical or emotional, should never be tolerated.

Can My Marriage be Saved?

Can My Marriage be Saved?

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My husband believes there’s only one right way of doing things – his way.

My Stale Marriage

My Stale Marriage

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What happened to the man of my dreams?

Judaism and Infidelity

Judaism and Infidelity

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Why having an affair is such a serious transgression.

My Unfulfilled Husband

My Unfulfilled Husband

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Help! My husband's negativity is dragging me down.

Guard Your Eyes

Guard Your Eyes

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My husband has been looking at inappropriate websites. What should I do?

My Son, the Procrastinator

My Son, the Procrastinator

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Finding that delicate balance between love and discipline.

A Tale of Two Mothers

A Tale of Two Mothers

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Who do I honor more: my birth mother or my adoptive mother?

Abusive Mother

Abusive Mother

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How far does honoring parents go?

Divorcing God

Divorcing God

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Does ending my marriage also mean turning my back on God?

Conceal or Reveal?

Conceal or Reveal?

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Should I let people know about my hearing disability?

My Mother's Faults

My Mother's Faults

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How do I maintain respect for my mother when she falls short in so many crucial areas?

My Deflated Husband

My Deflated Husband

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During these difficult economic times, my husband's company is crumbling apart and he's rather down. How can I help him?

Can We Control Our Destiny?

Can We Control Our Destiny?

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Pain in life is inevitable but suffering is optional.

Toxic Influences

Toxic Influences

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My husband's friend is poisoning our relationship. What should we do?

Difficult Mother-in-Law

Difficult Mother-in-Law

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Adopting the attitude: "it's not about me."

Conversion and Love

Conversion and Love

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My boyfriend is an observant Jew, I want to convert, and my mother is freaking out.

A Jewish Wife

A Jewish Wife

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Practical advice on what it takes to build a Jewish home.

The Legacy of Mrs. Cash

The Legacy of Mrs. Cash

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An old woman who took advantage of every opportunity to compliment and affirm others, leaves behind a powerful lesson.

Phases of Freedom

Phases of Freedom

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Freedom from is not enough. It must be followed by freedom to.

Connecting: Passover Reflections

Connecting: Passover Reflections

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Passover often brings up memories of loss, but it can also bring up memories of our initial connection with God at Sinai.

Caring for My Aging Mother

Caring for My Aging Mother

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Charity does, indeed, begin at home. And it isn't easy.

Walking the Talk

Walking the Talk

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I try to listen to my inner voice, become a better person, grow spiritually, break habits… but it's just not happening!

Lacking a Work Ethic

Lacking a Work Ethic

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In a world that values leisure over work, how can I attain a strong work ethic?

The Other Man

The Other Man

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My marriage is gratifying but I can't stop daydreaming about this other guy I once dated.

Living with Fear

Living with Fear

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Finding a voice of hope and sanity in our frightening world.

Personal Liberation

Personal Liberation

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The tyranny of our personal "pharaohs" keeps us enslaved. The preparations for Passover give us a glimpse of freedom and the greatness of our potential

The Boastful Wife

The Boastful Wife

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I can't stand it when my wife brags about my accomplishments in public.

Children, When?

Children, When?

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Our decision to wait seems to keep getting longer. Are we viewing the situation correctly?

Making God Whole

Making God Whole

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Choosing closeness instead of anger.

Angels in Our Lives

Angels in Our Lives

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Why should the most special person in my life have to suffer so deeply?

Body and Soul

Body and Soul

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Eating disorders point to an imbalance in the body-soul dynamic.

Pregnancy and Loss

Pregnancy and Loss

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In case of a miscarriage, stillbirth, or death of a new baby, the sense of loss can be overwhelming. Here's how to cope.

Infertility and a Crisis of Faith

Infertility and a Crisis of Faith

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When one's faith wavers.

The Inner Struggle

The Inner Struggle

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A decade of envy, illusions, and negativity has come crashing down. How to crawl out of the darkness?

Anger Management

Anger Management

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The loudest sound in the universe is the breaking of a bad habit.

Why are Tears Salty?

Why are Tears Salty?

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Paradoxically, tears can represent both longing and homecoming.

The Tall Midget

The Tall Midget

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Refusing to play the role of victim.

Is God Comfortable Here?

Is God Comfortable Here?

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Life, being finite, is filled with mundane activity. But all of it can be elevated into infinity in the instant that it takes to ask a simple question.

Judaism and Healthy Eating

Judaism and Healthy Eating

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Help! My son is a junk food addict!

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