Roni Ayalon in his book Shiviti illuminates the 12-step method in the light of Hasidism and Judaism. He paves a new and unique approach to working with addictions and destructive personality patterns with a broad spectrum of confidence and faith.

Why is it so hard to maintain relationships? Why do I feel so disconnected and life is bland and empty? Where has the joy and happiness of life gone? Is it only me who finds it so difficult to meditate and introspect? Is there ever a chance to get out of the terrible patterns that have been governing me my whole life? The book "Aichah" connects the most recent discoveries in brain research, "experiential therapy" from the fourth generation of modern psychotherapy, the 12-step program, and the world of Hasidism, to create a simple and structured path of awareness and connection to our inner healing and recovery powers. Roni Ailon Hirsch, a teacher and therapist for many years and the 12-step training center in Ashira Shamim for almost a decade, brings his extensive clinical and pedagogical experience to help us correct our perspective on ourselves, and understand and accept our mental patterns as normal, and capable of correction and change. He presents new possibilities for healing and recovery and brings real hope for the long-awaited change.