The Journey to Your Ultimate Self | YU Library Book Talk

Abstract

What is the difference between learning Gemara (Talmud) and Machshava (Jewish Thought)? Rabbi Shmuel Reichman, author of The Journey to Your Ultimate Self, provides an accessible and inspiring gateway into deeper Jewish thought and shares a framework for living a life of higher truth and achieving one’s ultimate purpose.¶ Rabbi Reichman studied at Yeshiva University, received Semicha from RIETS, an MS from Azrieli, an MA from Revel, and is pursuing a PhD at the University of Chicago. The ideas in his book are rooted in the full range of Torah wisdom, spanning Tanach, Gemara, Midrashim, and the writings of classical Jewish thinkers, including the Maharal, Ramchal, Nefesh Ha'Chaim, R' Tzadok, and Sfas Emes.¶

His talk is followed by a Q & A discussion with Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman.