God, Torah, and the Meaning of Life: Musings on the Things That Matter

Rabbi Barry Leff has an extraordinarily diverse background that he brings to life's most fundamental questions. He learns about the nature of God from the Bible and Greek philosophy; he learns about our relationship with God from flying. His teachings on ethics are informed by his PhD in business and his service in the US Army Security Agency. In answering questions about the nature of God, Torah, and the meaning of life, Rabbi Leff weaves in sources including the Hebrew Bible, the Koran, the New Testament, Star Trek, Sting, Einstein, the Dalai Lama, the Talmud, Kabbalah (Jewish Mysticism), Midrash, 19th century Chasidic teaching tales, medieval rabbinic commentaries, contemporary philosophers, scientists, rabbis, priests, cinema, and his five daughters, from whom he has learned much. The book covers everything from God's love, prayer, charity, and the Sabbath, to Israel, homosexuality, torture, business ethics and finding your mission in life.