Rabbi Kula acknowledges that the yearning for spiritual answers now is no different than in ancient times. Merging ancient wisdom with contemporary insights, he shows how traditional and nontraditional practices can enrich the search for meaning.

Rabbi Irwin Kula has appeared on Oprah and Frontline and serves as a consultant to corporate and family foundations, as well as to federations, synagogues, and agencies on issues of leadership and change. Fast Company has named Rabbi Kula as one of the new leaders shaping the American spiritual landscape and he has been featured in national publications such as the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and the Chicago Tribune. He lives in New York City. Linda Loewenthal is a writer and literary agent and the founding director of One Spirit, the BOMC spiritual book club.