ADHD and Purim: Medication, Fasting, and Focus
A halachic guide for people with ADHD navigating fast days, medication, and concentration during the Megillah reading.
Articles by Rabbi Moshe Shmuel Dayan
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If You Zoned Out During Parashat Zachor, Did You Fulfill the Mitzvah?
A clear halachic guide for people with attention difficulties on hearing Parashat Zachor and Parashat Parah, including the difference between lack of attention and lack of hearing
Can You Take Ritalin on Shabbat?
My son doesn't take Ritalin on Shabbat, and as a result, he can't concentrate on his studies. Is it permissible for him to take the medication?
Navigating Shabbat with ADHD Medications: What You Need to Know
Is it permissible to give ADHD medication on Shabbat if it affects the ability to enjoy Shabbat meals?
Fasting and ADHD: Navigating Challenges During the Fast Days
Is it permissible for a child with ADHD to take Ritalin during a fast? How should one handle cravings for sweets? Explore these intriguing halachic questions surrounding fasts and ADHD.
