Dr. Nathan Katz explains the motivation of Jews who seek other spiritual paths, and the perception of a lack of spirituality in organized Jewish life. He begins by asking: Why do so many Jews abandon their faith, especially those who are seeking spirituality? Why is there such a lack of understanding of and appreciation of Jewish mysticism? He states that t is alarming and disturbing at how few Jews are living Jewish lives. He says in the 60’s and 70’s many stopped going to synagogue as people had a spiritual longing. They felt they had no other options but to seek out gurus. Some explored and came back. He discusses oral tradition and broken esoteric lineages. He talks about the lives of Jews who are prominent Buddhists. Questions from the audience are addressed.
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Dr. Nathan Katz explains the motivation of Jews who seek other spiritual paths, and the perception of a lack of spirituality in organized Jewish life. He begins by asking: Why do so many Jews abandon their faith, especially those who are seeking spirituality? Why is there such a lack of understanding of and appreciation of Jewish mysticism? He states that t is alarming and disturbing at how few Jews are living Jewish lives. He says in the 60’s and 70’s many stopped going to synagogue as people had a spiritual longing. They felt they had no other options but to seek out gurus. Some explored and came back. He discusses oral tradition and broken esoteric lineages. He talks about the lives of Jews who are prominent Buddhists. Questions from the audience are addressed.
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