Kabbalah/Expert Profile

Expertise

Please ask any question relating to the universal aspects of Kabbalah or comparisons between unitive consciousness and the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah. Also, you are welcome to ask 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 Open Center.

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 in Comparative Religion; currently working on Ph.D in Human Sciences at Saybrook Graduate College. Also, graduated from 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.

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.