Rabbi David Wolpe is the rabbi of Sinai Temple in Los Angeles. Previously, he taught at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America in New York, where he served as assistant to the chancellor. He has taught at the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, and at Hunter College in New York.

He lectures widely at universities, synagogues, and institutes throughout the country and is a frequent contributor to magazines and newspapers on subjects of Jewish and general interests. He was named “one of the 50 most influential Jews in America” by the Forward and in 2004 delivered the keynote for the General Assembly of Jewish leaders.

His own writings, as well as profiles and reviews of his work, have appeared in The New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, and many others. He is also the author of six books, including “The Healer of Shattered Hearts: A Jewish View of God,” “Teaching Your Children About God”, “Why Be Jewish?” and most recently, “Floating Takes Faith: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World”.