Arthur Kurzweil
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Arthur Kurzweil is a writer and a teacher. His recent books are “Kabbalah for Dummies”, “The Torah for Dummies”, and “On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz.” He also wrote “From Generation to Generation: How to Trace Your Jewish Genealogy”. Arthur is a member of the Society of American Magicians. He frequently performs his show, “Searching for God in a Magic Shop,” for Jewish groups around the country. For the past 30 years he has also been one of the leading publishers of Jewish books in the U.S.
I Never Went to Yeshiva But I Want to Study Talmud
Text and Thought
The Talmudic sages were not squeamish about life. They discussed sexuality, the meaning of human suffering, and just about everything else. For generations the Talmud was a closed book to most Jews, but it was never meant to be that way. Today, because of the work of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, you can be a student of Talmud on a high level without knowing Hebrew or having any previous experience. Join us for an introduction to the study of this great spiritual document of the Jewish people.
Why Did God Create a World with So Much Suffering?
Identity and Responsibility,
Text and Thought
If God is all knowing and all powerful, why do good people suffer? For that matter, why is there suffering in the world at all? The great sages of Jewish tradition often pursue this eternal question, but their extraordinary approach to it has been distorted or ignored by some of the most well-known contemporary Jewish thinkers. In this session, we will gently explore the profound ideas of the sages as they confront this important riddle of existence—a riddle whose answer can supply meaning to our lives.
Searching for God in a Magic Shop
Arts and Performance
Join Arthur Kurzweil, Torah teacher and member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, as he explores some of the most profound ideas of Jewish thought—while performing some pretty cool magic tricks.
Breakfast with Arthur Kurzweil
High School Students Chat 'N Chew
High School Only
A chance for high school students to engage in an informal conversation with Arthur Kurzweil, magician and author of “Kabbalah for Dummies.” Make sure to keep an eye on your breakfast!
