Seeing God: Ten Life-Changing Lessons of the Kabbalah

Aaron, Rabbi David

ISBN 10: 1585420808 ISBN 13: 9781585420803

Publisher: Tarcher, 2001

Synopsis

A leading rabbi and the author of Endless Light provides readers with pragmatic wisdom and guidance on how to glean important, life-changing truths from the Kabbalah and explains how to develop an intimate relationship with God in their lives. 10,000 first printing.

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Review:

Seeing God by Rabbi David Aaron presents as its subtitle promises "Ten Life-Changing Lessons of the Kabbalah." Aaron, whose founding of the Isralight Institute in Jerusalem helped establish him as one of today's most popular spirituality gurus, writes in a crisp, clear style that offers eminently practical advice for those who wish to see God in their daily lives. The book's first chapter, "Getting Rid of God," does away with "the male, Zeus-like avenger floating about in heaven," which Aaron calls "a childish and counterproductive" concept. In place of "God," Aaron offers Hashem, a Hebrew term that means "the name," which stands for "Ultimate Reality Who embraces everything and fills everything"--a theological and lexical shift that emphasizes divine immanence in the world. Seeing God then elaborates 10 qualities of Hashem, derived from the Kabbalah, the ancient Jewish mystical text. Readers are encouraged to acknowledge and emulate these qualities, which range from Gevurah (kindness) to Malhut (communal consciousness). Each chapter concludes with "Seeing Exercises" and questions for contemplation ("Can you think of three things that you have done to bring justice into the world?"), whose purpose is to demonstrate that "Hashem is right here, right now, waiting to be seen, wanting to be known." --Michael Joseph Gross

About the Author:

A recognized expert on the Kabbalah, Rabbi David Aaron is the founder and dean of the Isralight Institute, an international organization with centers in Israel and the United States. He travels throughout the world lecturing, leading retreats, and making media appearances on major programs, such as Larry King Live. Spiritual mentor to many, he is also the author of Endless Light.

About this edition

• Publisher: Tarcher
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1585420808
• ISBN 13: 9781585420803
• Binding: Unknown Binding
• Number of pages: 175