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Expert Profile: Robert Waxman

Expertise: Any questions relating to ancient or modern Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. Also, any questions relating to comparisons between Kabbalah and other religions or philosophies. Questions about spirituality including 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. I've been teaching Kabbalah since 1999 as a series entitled, "Kabbalah According To The Scholars" (Scholem, Kaplan & Tisby). Thousands have attended my classes over the years. I have (4) on-going classes in Sarasota, FL and many private students by phone. Many guest speaking presentations are given throughout the year. At my last speaking engagement in Greenacres, FL at Temple Beth Tikvah, over 650 people attended. Please see my current biography at: www.kabalist.com

Organizations
President of The 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: www.robertwaxman.org for more articles.

Education/Credentials
Graduate of American University in Philosophy and Psychology. Graduate work at Columbia University. 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 where I've given presentations.

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 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: I teach authentic Kabbalah according to the writings of world-renowned scholars. I enjoy separating fact from fiction and commenting on ancient superstitions that people should not take seriously.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject Your own heaven will be found within yourself.

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.

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Prestige Points: 940
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Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		85

Recent Reviews from Users

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10	10	10	10	10/06/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/03/08
10	10	10	10	08/23/08
10	10	10	10	08/20/08

User Comments

Bob, you answered my question. I'm going to buy the Kaplan book you recommended. Sherrie
(Sherrie on 10/06/08)

Bob - you have really helped me. I will be in touch to let you know how everything works out.
(john r. on 09/23/08)

Robert, you have given me alot to think about. I will look into Kabbalah further and let you know how everything turns out. Angela
(Angela on 09/03/08)

A very clear answer. I like that you gave both sides of the story. You a have a good sense of humor. Thank you. Edgar
(Edgar on 08/23/08)

Bob, thank you for your timely, detailed reply. You have provided the information I was looking for. Your references to the the different levels of in
(Rabbi Alan Hirsch on 08/20/08)

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Recent Answers from Robert Waxman

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...

2008-08-23 red string: Hi Edgar, I've been waiting for someone to ask this question. Actually, I was asked this question on national TV in 2006 and was pleased to offer a response. Those individuals wishing to believe...