Ba'alei Teshuva

A couples counselor explains why spiritual growth does not always happen at the same pace and why pressure can sometimes push spouses further apart.

Rabbi Ovadia Yosef taught that peace in the home must come before excessive religious strictness.

A calm, respectful roadmap for couples facing sudden religious change: communication, boundaries, and hope

Rabbi Yaakov Kugel has spent years guiding grooms and couples, during which he frequently met many *ba'alei teshuva*. He concluded that unique educational frameworks are required for them, leading to the establishment of Yeshivat Netivot Eish in Yad Binyamin.

Many ba'alei teshuva hold the widespread belief that to be truly righteous, they must lead lives of simplicity, bordering on asceticism, and minimize enjoyment. Are they right?