Rav Aharon Feldman, the Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Ner Yisroel made a visit to Retorno.
Rabbi Eitan Eckstein, founder and director of Retorno, greeted Rav Feldman, accompanied by Retorno’s Rosh Kollel, Rabbi Chaim Hellman. They had a lively discussion about the difference between addiction and the yetzer hora.
Next, the Rosh Yeshiva met with Avigail, a graduate of Mifgashim, Retorno’s outpatient division. Avigail shared her story about her addiction to love and romance, and how she was finally able to return to living life according to her true belief system. The Rosh Yeshiva spoke warm words of admiration about the journey Avigail had made, adding that she had achieved “true bitachon” through the Twelve Steps. Avigail, who’s clean almost three years, was deeply moved by the Rosh Yeshiva’s words.
The Rosh Yeshiva also met with Joey, who is currently a client at Retorno’s inpatient facility for men. Joey shared his view about the perfect integration between the Twelve Steps and the Torah. He spoke of his determination to finish treatment, keep learning, and build a healthy family. Meanwhile, he is slowly connecting to himself, and has found a niche in Retorno’s Beit Midrash.
