Rabbi Yaron Reuven issues a warning against Ayahuasca retreats and the very real danger of quick spiritual highs. Despite the serious dangers of psychosis and worse, Ayahuasca has become very popular, even within the Jewish community. At least one ayahuasca retreat was shut down for wrongful death of one of their victims, but unfortunately more keep popping up. The Torah forbids taking mind altering substances, and the deaths and mental illness that often result from these "q

Is recreational marijuana use allowed in Judaism? Rabbi Yaron Reuven brings the Psak of Rav Moshe Feinstein in Iggrot Moshe Yoreh Deah that says it's forbidden to alter your mind intentionally, whether with marijuana or any other drugs. In this week's Parasha Nadav and Avihu get a Heavenly death penalty for just drinking a little wine before offering incense in the Mishkan.