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Expert Profile: Bob Waxman, M.A.

Expertise:  Please ask any questions relating to the universal aspects of Kabbalah or comparisons between unitive consciousness and the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah. Also, welcome are questions concerning Comparative Mysticism and Inter-Spirituality. Other areas of special interest are: cosmology, numerology (gematria), hidden meanings of the Bible, what happens after death, the purpose of life, the eternal validity of the soul, the importance of the inner voice, and parallels with modern science.


Experience in the area
Author of "Kabbalah Simply Stated" published by Paragon House. The book is distributed in 12 countries. Author of "The Seven Fundamental Propositions of Kabbalah" and "The Power of AWE!". Studied Kabbalah with Rabbi Azriel Abraham of Jerusalem from 1985 -1998, and have been teaching since 1999. Classes include: Kabbalah According To The Scholars, (Scholem, Kaplan & Tisby), Comparative Kabbalah, and Universal Kabbalah. Thousands have attended these classes over the years. Additionally, (4) on-going classes in Sarasota, FL, and many private students by phone. Guest speaking presentations are given throughout the year. Please see current biography at: http://www.bobwaxman.com

Organizations
President of the Universal Kabbalah Education Network.

Publications
(3) Books, many original articles that can be found on the internet (ezine, netterweb, searchwarp, etc.) "Beyond Madonna - Kabbalah according to the Great Scholars" and "Beyond The Da Vinci Code", see: http://www.robertwaxman.org for more articles.

Education/Credentials
Two B.A.'s from The American University in Philosophy and Psychology. M.A. from Skidmore College. Currently pursuing PhD in Philosophy of Religion. Graduate of the School of Practical Philosophy in NYC, and certified by The American Seminar Leader's Association. Host of the Kabbalah WebRing on the internet.

Education/Credentials
Two B.A.'s from The American University in Philosophy and Psychology. M.A. from Skidmore College. Currently pursuing PhD in Philosophy of Religion. Graduate of the School of Practical Philosophy in NYC, and certified by The American Seminar Leader's Association. Host of the Kabbalah WebRing on the internet.

Awards and Honors
Many certificates of appreciation from various organizations.

Past/Present Clients
Longboat Key Education Center, The Open Center, Unity of Sarasota, Center For Positive Living, (5) Jewish Community Centers in South Florida, many synogogues, churches, interfaith groups and religious/philosophical organizations.

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What do you like about this subject?  Kabbalah is a universal esoteric philosophy. People of all faiths, cultures, nationalities and gender can study Kabbalah. These universal teachings are meant to bring unity, love and a higher consciousness to all of humanity. Kabbalah uses logic, correspondance, analogy and spiritual common sense to explain the natural laws of the universe.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  Kabbalah holds the key to understanding many profound questions that have been asked throughout the ages. One can spend a lifetime studying this subject.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  Teaching authentic Kabbalah according to the writings of world-renowned scholars. Enjoy separating fact from fiction, and commenting on ancient superstitions that people should not take seriously.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  You are where you are, because of who you are.

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Recent Answers from Bob Waxman, M.A.
2008-12-09  Description of god Sebastian, Thank you for your question concerning 'the nature of The Godhead'. Your question relates to "what" is God, instead of "who"...so, from this standpoint, I will attempt to discuss this subject...
2008-10-05  Why are there different names of God in Kabbah? Hi Sherrie, Thank you for your question. I can understand your confusion about the ten emanations of The Godhead which correspond to each Sefirah on The Tree of Life (Etz Chaiim). Please understand...
2008-09-22  how can I study kabbalah without a teacher? John, Thanks for the follow-up question. Learning Hebrew is an excellent idea, but first, you may want to familiarize yourself with the Hebrew alphabet. You'll find that every Hebrew letter is also...
2008-09-21  how can I study kabbalah without a teacher? Hi John, Thank you for your question. I understand your predicament since attending classes is the best way to learn about Kabbalah. As a suggestion, I recommend the following: 1) Please see...
2008-09-03  life in general Hi Angela, Thank you for your question concerning the benefits of Kabbalah. First, I'm sorry to hear about your financial situation. This country is going through a difficult economic cycle, and...
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