An interview with the Reconstructionist Rabbi Emanuel Goldsmith of Mvakshe Derekh. It touches on issues ranging from the meaning of miracles, myth and revelation, to the Iraq war. For more info on Congregation Mevakshe Derekh, http://www.mvakshederekh.org
this guy is incredible, i would like to hear more from him.
pboisei 2 years ago
At the end of this interview, Rabbi G says his "greatest success" ( he hopes) is to get people to love being Jewish. He presents a religion that is dynamic, open-minded, generous, and spiritual but in keeping with science. In doing so, he has succeeded with me!
rosenberg9874 2 years ago
That really misses the point. If you wish to understand more, there is a great book called "Religion Is Not About God" by Loyal D. Rue.
NuttyHiker 3 years ago
Kaplan's theology (an enhanced naturalism) is a rescue breath for dying religions worldwide. Only time will tell if it's too late.
NuttyHiker 3 years ago
Nice guy, good points about Israel, but he has no portion in the world to come for his denial that the Torah coming from God (Mishneh Torah, Hillchos Teshuvah 6:3)
Hirschian 3 years ago
Rabbi Goldsmith (and his holy wife) were always kind to me whenever I prayed in their shul. While I do not agree with many of his views (as some are in conflict with the Torah itself). In the end, this is a man who has provided a place for many to pray, in particular, those whom are intermarried and might not be made to feel welcome elsewhere. He will be rewarded after 120 years for that one!
CoolWhiteChick 3 years ago
G-d is not an idea of people. People are an idea of G-d. All people are equal in the sight of G-d; Closeness was a choice by Jews to take on the mission of Torah. G-d gave the Jews a land and a mission because they chose to accept Torah. Other people have different lands and different missions.
JewopUW 4 years ago
Smart kid.
jeangophile 4 years ago 2
This is a wise man. This shows that not all jewish people are zionist fundamentalist. I hope more people of all religions are following this example of Rabbi Goldsmith...
bloemetjen 4 years ago
How cute, really.
To be honest, most of what the rabbi has said is taught in the Islamic belief too. Thanks for posting this up.
ellin85 4 years ago