A series, not a single speaker
Twerski Tuesdays with Chananya Abraham is a weekly video series hosted by Chananya Abraham rather than the collected shiurim of one rav. As the name suggests, it is built around the legacy of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski zt"l — the Chassidic rabbi and psychiatrist who spent his life showing how Torah and an understanding of the human mind reinforce one another. Each installment brings that blend of Torah and emotional insight to a contemporary audience.
Rabbi Twerski zt"l, who passed away in 2021, was known for writing dozens of books on self-esteem, addiction recovery, marriage, and middos, always rooted in Torah sources and Chassidic thought. A series that carries his name naturally leans into those same themes: how a person builds a healthy sense of self, overcomes destructive habits, and grows in character while staying anchored in Yiddishkeit.
Themes the series returns to
The through-line of this kind of material is the meeting point of Torah and emotional health. Expect discussion of self-worth grounded in being created b'tzelem Elokim, the difference between genuine self-esteem and ego, and how honesty with oneself is a prerequisite for real growth — all ideas Rabbi Twerski zt"l made accessible to a general audience.
Just as central is the practical side: relationships, communication in marriage and family, dealing with anger and anxiety, and recovering from addiction through both siyata dishmaya and honest effort. Presented in a weekly, conversational format, these topics are easier to absorb a little at a time than in a single long lecture, which suits the rhythm the series is named for.
Who benefits from watching
Because the focus is on emotional and interpersonal growth rather than heavy text study, the series speaks to a wide audience — someone working on their marriage, a parent trying to raise confident children, or anyone quietly struggling with habits they want to change. The Torah framing keeps it grounded, while the psychological insight keeps it practical.
A host-led series also has a different feel from a formal shiur: it can revisit a theme, connect it to everyday situations, and translate Rabbi Twerski zt"l's ideas into language that lands today. For families who value emotional health as part of avodas Hashem, it is a gentle, consistent place to keep those conversations going.
Finding kosher Torah video for your family
FilteredTube is a kosher video service built for Jewish families — every single video is approved against one written standard before it can appear, with no open feed, no comments, and no surprises. It is a calm, safe place to look for the Torah and Jewish music you love.
If your family enjoys the emotional-health Torah of Rabbi Twerski zt"l, search FilteredTube for the speakers and topics that matter most to you. With a daf yomi shelf, a weekly parsha shelf, topic shelves, audio-only listening for the car, and a kids mode with a PIN, kosher Jewish video is easy to reach — and the approved catalog keeps growing every day.
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Twerski Tuesdays is a weekly series hosted by Chananya Abraham, not the shiurim of a single rav.
- It is built around the legacy of Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski zt"l, who blended Torah with psychology.
- Recurring themes include self-esteem, marriage and relationships, middos, and recovery from harmful habits.
- Its short, weekly format suits emotional-growth topics better than one long lecture.
- Search FilteredTube for kosher, approved Torah video — the catalog grows every day.