# <![CDATA[12. The O.C.D. Heter: Appraised by a Mental Health Professional - Feat. Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff]]>

From **Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later: R Moshe Kurtz** by R Moshe Kurtz.

- **Published:** Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:06:48 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:36:56
- **Audio:** https://anchor.fm/s/e8faed74/podcast/play/79922314/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2023-11-12%2F359629121-44100-2-21fbf162d81e6.m4a
- **Page:** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moshekurtz/episodes/12--The-O-C-D--Heter-Appraised-by-a-Mental-Health-Professional---Feat--Rabbi-Dr--Saul-Haimoff-e2d5hma
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<![CDATA[<p>In recent years, Rav Asher Weiss published a landmark responsum (Minchas Asher 2:134) in which he issued signifcant halachic dispensations for one undergoing therapy for O.C.D. In this epsiode, we bring on Rabbi Dr. Saul Haimoff, a rabbi and clinical psychologist, to assess the metzius, the facts on the ground. 

To purchase his book, the Handbook of Torah and Mental Health, click here:https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Torah-Mental-Health-Rosmarin/dp/1946351849</p>
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