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Does Down Syndrome make one a Shoteh?
I had a very strange experience and I would like to know what halacha thinks.
I was in shul on Shabbos, and an adult with Down Syndrome ripped by opening the box of tissues. I was not going to say ...
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Who is a Shoteh?
In modern day language, what is a Halachic Shoteh?
In other words, is someone who is schizophrenic, clinically depressed, OCD, etc. free from Mitzvos?
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Hypnosis in Halacha
Is there a proplem in the Halachic literature with hypnosis? What, if anything, is the issue involved in either hypnotising people or being the subject of such an hypnosis?
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How does one improve memory?
Does Judaism provide and tips, tricks or rituals for improving memory or preventing forgetfulness?
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Are you culpable for things done under hypnosis?
The other question regarding the halachos of hypnosis only discusses doing it/having it done to you. I would like to know if someone who is already hypnotized (either intentionally or not) is culpable ...
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May one consume peyote?
Peyote is a hallucinogenic plant that contains no harmful side effects or addictive properties and is legal for religious ceremonial use. May one consume it?
related: Is one allowed to smoke ...
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May we intervene with Religious OCD sufferers?
On what level may we (or may we not) intervene with OCD sufferers when they are not related to you in any way?
I am referring to a sizable demographic of religious OCD sufferers, who don't ...
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Treating obsessive compulsive scrupulosity without ignoring genuine conscience
I read a psychological paper that was linked to in a comment here, dealing with how obsessive-compulsive scrupulosity can be treated specifically for Orthodox Jews.
The paper gives a helpful and ...
