Rabbi Benjamin Blech holds a masters degree in psychology from Columbia University, and has written nine books on Judaism, including three as part of the highly popular Idiot's Guide series (one of which was cited by Larry King as "a piece of art"). He has taught at Yeshiva University since 1966, and has received the American Educator of the Year award. A tenth-generation rabbi, Blech is a frequent lecturer in Jewish communities around the world. He has appeared on national television (including The Oprah Winfrey Show), and writes regularly for major newspapers and journals. He was recently ranked #16 in a listing of the 50 most influential Jews in America. Born in Zurich, Rabbi Blech lives in Manhattan with his wife Elaine.
Rabbi Blech's book is one that every Jew should read. Even Jews who
are very knowledgeable with regard to their ancestral faith will
find in it new insights that deal with aspects of the tradition of
which one might have thought that nothing new could besaid. Only a
rabbi who is at one and the same time an inspiring spiritual leader
of an active congregation of committed Jews, and a master teacher
of college students searching for their spiritual roots, could so
skillfully combine in his presentation ofJudaism so much that can
open the eyes of the latter and deepen the delight of the learned
in that which they fathomed only superficially...
*Rabbi Emanuel Rackman*
For more than a generation, Yeshiva University's James Striar
School has been an acknowledged pioneer in Ba'al Teshuvah (return
to Judaism) education. Rabbi Benjamin Blech has been a mainstay of
that program and has done yeoman work in illuminating the basic
principles and creed of Judaism. This volume, a compilation of his
thoughts and teachings, brings his erudition, sensitivity, and
insights to those seeking to grow in their appreciation of the
truths of the Torah.
*Dr. Norman Lamm*
Rabbi Blech's book is one that every Jew should read. Even Jews who
are very knowledgeable with regard to their ancestral faith will
find in it new insights that deal with aspects of the tradition of
which one might have thought that nothing new could be said.
Only a rabbi who is at one and the same time an inspiring spiritual
leader of an active congregation of committed Jews, and a master
teacher of college students searching for their spiritual roots,
could so skillfully combine in his presentation of Judaism so much
that can open the eyes of the latter and deepen the delight of the
learned in that which they fathomed only superficially.
*Rabbi Emanuel Rackman*
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