Halacha Headlines 1/24/26 – Shiur 545 – Join the Headlines $3,000 challenge – Solutions to Break the Phone Habit
Jan 23, 2026
Rabbi Elyada Goldvicht, Rav of KLR in Ra'anana, and Rabbi Duvi Rubin, Rav in Baltimore, join Richard Simon, author of 'Unplug', to discuss combating phone addiction. They share insights from 30-day challenges designed to reduce phone use, emphasizing small, community-driven steps to create lasting change. Richard recounts his personal journey of quitting his smartphone for a year, detailing the struggles and transformations he experienced, from improved relationships to a more present lifestyle. Practical tips, community accountability, and follow-ups are key themes.
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30 Days Resets But Needs Follow-Up
- Thirty consecutive days of behavior change creates meaningful habit shifts but often needs boosters.
- Annual or repeated challenges help maintain gains against persistent design-driven temptations.
Phone-Out-Of-Bedroom Immediate Sleep Win
- A participant reported the first good night's sleep in four years after keeping the phone out of the bedroom.
- The detox effect returned calm and improved sleep immediately for some people.
Use Incentives To Boost Retention
- Use financial incentives and weekly tickets to increase participation and retention.
- Offer redemption weeks and smaller rewards so dropouts can re-engage and stay motivated.
