Why does it always feel like a struggle for us to stay on a diet when there’s a rich chocolate cake in front of us, to keep our temper in check when someone cuts us off in traffic, or to restrain ourselves from spending way too much on the latest cool gadget? It all comes down to “impulse control,” which has been the subject of significant research over the last few years. Yet this internal battle is something Jewish tradition has studied for thousand of years in the concept of the “yetzer hara.” So how does this ancient concept connect with the latest studies, and how can we help make sure we don’t give into our baser impulses?
Come learn about this fascinating topic as part of Temple Concord‘s Scholar Series.
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