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Summary: Profound and Uplifting: A read for All Those Who Yearn for t
Review: "The Power of Kabbalah" is by far one of the greatest books I have ever read in my entire life. Berg writes in a compelling way that captured my attention and left my soul feeling fulfilled in a way that I never though possible. I have cherished this book ever since I bought it, and it holds a special place by my bedside along with all of the other books on God and religion I own. You don't have to be Jewish to love this book. Berg writes in a way that even a young teenager could grasp (part of the legend he speaks of that means that the era where all may know of the Kabbalah's message is near), and his message is for all humanity, calling to anyone who thirsts with a passion for life and a zeal for knowledge. After reading this book, I know that every rock, tree, and creature has a spirit that is continually touched by the divine. I recommend this book to anyone who has asked: What is the meaning of life? What is the nature of good and evil? How do we find happiness in a chaotic world, and will the world always be in a state of chaos? This book is a must read for all those who long for fulfillment in their life, and who yearn to know the answers to some of the cosmos greatest enigmas.
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Summary: Yehuda Berg is cool!
Review: "The Power of Kabbalah" is provocative and fun, profound and comfortably human. It's as liberating in its own way as Duquette's hilarious little gem "The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford." I read them both at the same time and my head is still swimming! Yehuda Berg is cool!
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Summary: Don't believe a word of what you read
Review: A couple of thousand years ago, when Rabbi Hillel was asked to summarize what the Torah was all about, he said, "That which is hateful to you do not do to others. All the rest is commentary." While this comment represents a remarkable summary of Jewish law, reading this quote is not the same as reading the Torah.Although the Kabbalah is an ancient part of Jewish teaching, the author chose to make this subject accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It is free of religious dogma and preaching. Just as Hillel tried to give the essence of Jewish teaching in a concise phrase, the author tries to deliver the essence of Kabbalistic teachings in a brief book. But it is not the Kabbalah, nor is it a translation of the Kabbalah. Through straightforward teachings and analogies, the author does an excellent job (in most cases) of conveying information that will help you lead a more fulfilling life. This book teaches principles that can make you a better human being and treat others better. Regardless of your background, you can apply these principles for self-improvement. This book compares everything from quark and string theory and the Big Bang theory to Kabbalistic teachings with remarkable analogies and writings that predate these discoveries. Other analogies are not so clear. His comparison of Kabbalistic teachings to our DNA is a bit tenuous. And his light bulb analogy is just plain backwards. Those who studied electricity know that it flows from negative to positive and that when a bulb burns out, it's an open circuit, not a short circuit. The author tries to decouple this philosophy from Judaism by telling us that these writings are older than Judaism itself. That's true, but so is the Torah. Hillel's quote became that of an anonymous teacher and was rewritten to be closer to the Christian version of the golden rule. This does not, however, make the teaching any less valuable. If the author truly believed in all these principles, I expect he would be less concerned about his ego, take the Madonna quotes and his picture off the jacket, and put the book on the Internet for free. I've found other books that way, which I later purchased, and I suspect that if he did the same, his sales would be higher. In summary, it's a good new age self help book, but is not what you would get with a detailed study of the Kabbalah, which normally comes after four decades of intensive Judaic study. Nevertheless, the latter would not be appropriate for most readers, while this book is full of valuable information. It does, however, admonish you not to believe a word of what you read. That would have to include this review, and this very sentence.
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Summary: Don't believe a word of what you read
Review: A couple of thousand years ago, when Rabbi Hillel was asked to summarize what the Torah was all about, he said, "That which is hateful to you do not do to others. All the rest is commentary." While this comment represents a remarkable summary of Jewish law, reading this quote is not the same as reading the Torah. Although the Kabbalah is an ancient part of Jewish teaching, the author chose to make this subject accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It is free of religious dogma and preaching. Just as Hillel tried to give the essence of Jewish teaching in a concise phrase, the author tries to deliver the essence of Kabbalistic teachings in a brief book. But it is not the Kabbalah, nor is it a translation of the Kabbalah. Through straightforward teachings and analogies, the author does an excellent job (in most cases) of conveying information that will help you lead a more fulfilling life. This book teaches principles that can make you a better human being and treat others better. Regardless of your background, you can apply these principles for self-improvement. This book compares everything from quark and string theory and the Big Bang theory to Kabbalistic teachings with remarkable analogies and writings that predate these discoveries. Other analogies are not so clear. His comparison of Kabbalistic teachings to our DNA is a bit tenuous. And his light bulb analogy is just plain backwards. Those who studied electricity know that it flows from negative to positive and that when a bulb burns out, it's an open circuit, not a short circuit. The author tries to decouple this philosophy from Judaism by telling us that these writings are older than Judaism itself. That's true, but so is the Torah. Hillel's quote became that of an anonymous teacher and was rewritten to be closer to the Christian version of the golden rule. This does not, however, make the teaching any less valuable. If the author truly believed in all these principles, I expect he would be less concerned about his ego, take the Madonna quotes and his picture off the jacket, and put the book on the Internet for free. I've found other books that way, which I later purchased, and I suspect that if he did the same, his sales would be higher. In summary, it's a good new age self help book, but is not what you would get with a detailed study of the Kabbalah, which normally comes after four decades of intensive Judaic study. Nevertheless, the latter would not be appropriate for most readers, while this book is full of valuable information. It does, however, admonish you not to believe a word of what you read. That would have to include this review, and this very sentence.
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Summary: opened my eyes
Review: after over 3 years of searching for a faith which fit me- I found this book. I am person who bases life off of scientific proof and I found Kabbalah to open my mind and eyes- making sense of the complete world around us.
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Summary: Wow!
Review: An amazing and life changing book.
Forget that countless celebrities are linked to the Kabbalah. Its MUCH bigger than any one person. Its up to you to take what you want from this book - but there are SO many logical and easy (to understand) principles to help you improve your life, that I believe by just reading this book alone, it can help you to make improvements - just by your being more aware!
naturally, its a lot more difficult than that if you wish to make permanent and life changing changes, but this book is the perfect start!
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Summary: Very inspiring and a good beginning
Review: As a recent convert to Judaism I have been interested in learning about Kabbalah. A few of the previous books I have picked up have been hard to get in to and I ended up never making it much father than the back cover. This is the first book I've read that has made it accessible to the lay person. Also, I wish I had read this book years ago. This is not a book that should be read only by Jewish people, this is something that could transform everyone. The idea is that the original Kabbalah author is Abraham who is the father (at least in theory) of just about every major religion today. Even if you don't initially understand/believe/agree with some of the sources for the core concepts, all the concepts are quite fascinating and useful and I think if everyone practiced Kabbalah this world would realize its full potential.
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Summary: Profound Thoughts in Simplistic Terms
Review: At last, a powerful "How To.." book that is clear, simple and inspiring. Having experienced various educational studies which subscribe to the idea that complexity equates with higher knowledge, the experience of reading this one puts theory to the ultimate test: Is it practical?
Knowledge without a purpose loses its meaning. This volume of profound knowledge appears to have the answers to the questions of life purpose and a very clear , simple and workable way of attaining that objective. This is a "must read" for anyone who is a seeker.
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Summary: Easy Beginner Read
Review: For such a profound subject, Yehuda Berg does the ABSOLUTE best job at making it so easy to understand. I read this book over a year ago and keep going back to it to remind myself to live this way. If you apply the principals discussed in the book (in a very genuine way), you should see some changes in your life. I also have another book of his: The 72 Names of God. It is also an excellent book.
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Summary: Easy Beginner Read
Review: For such a profound subject, Yehuda Berg does the ABSOLUTE best job at making it so easy to understand. I read this book over a year ago and keep going back to it to remind myself to live this way. If you apply the principals discussed in the book (in a very genuine way), you should see some changes in your life. I also have another book of his: The 72 Names of God. It is also an excellent book.
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