The Jewish sages of 2000 years ago asked, “Who is Rich?” And they had very interesting answers to this question – some which may surprise you – but may also help you imagine a new way to think about your relationship with money and the the positive ways that you can earn, spend, and use…

Dear Reader, As a congregational rabbi, author, and public speaker, I meet a huge range of people and I am brought into daily contact with great joys and deep pain. Over the years of my life and my career, I’ve often wondered, what makes the difference between a flourishing life and a depressed life? I’ve…

Dear Readers, The BBC recently ran a story asking, “Is religion relevant anymore?” You might say “yes” by the declining numbers in synagogue affiliation – fewer Jews in the pews. To be relevant, religion must be helpful to people’s real lives. In 2018, most agree that life is complex and challenging and so we need…

Dear Reader, My belief is that Judaism and Positive Psychology make the perfect pairing. Both are focused on living a life of meaning and achieving higher levels of well-being. Living a Positively Jewish Life will not only guide people to be more confident, optimistic, open to diversity, and able to learn lessons from hardship, but…

Dear Reader, I am pleased to welcome you to Positive Judaism – a new vision for those that are serious about improving their individual lives, their families, and their communities through spiritual living. As a rabbi, I’ve witnessed in the lives of many a deep commitment to Jewish identity but the struggle at times to…

Darren Levine
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Darren Levine

Darren Levine is the Founder of Tamid: The Downtown Synagogue in New York City and the Creator of Positive Judaism. He is a parent, a rabbi, a doctor of ministry, and a writer and believes that happiness is a person's divine birthright. He teaches that a positive mindset combined with certain spiritual practices increases happiness and wellbeing in the lives of individuals and communities of all faiths.

To learn more about Positive Judaism, join the e-mail list at Positive-Judaism.org and get a free chapter of his upcoming book, "Positive Judaism: A Rabbi's Guide to Happiness and Wellbeing."

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