[Avodah] 12 Step Programs

[Dov Kay]

Quite aside from the specifics of the individual 12 steps, I think equally 
problematic is the copying of a non-Jewish mode of religious practice.   It 
is recorded in Nefesh HaRav that the Rav suggested that this was the basis 
of the Arizal's recorded opposition to the recital of Yigdal in shul - it 
smacks too much of the Christian catechism.  We may not serve G-d the way 
they serve their deities.  This argument is also raised with respect to the 
question of bas mitzva - is this just a copy of the Confirmation ceremony or 
not? I am exceedingly leery of the 12 steps, although I appreciate that 
Rabbi Dr Twerski has no doubt helped many using them.

Gut erev YT
Dov Kay

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