Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch Eliyahu Yaakov Jerusalem Growing up as a Jew in the USA, anything I ever heard about Judaism was about the "whats" of Judaism and the "hows" of Judaism – what to do and how to do it. But the "whys" of Judaism were always left out. "Why should I believe Judaism to be true?" and "Why should Judaism make a difference in my life?" were questions that were constantly overlooked, never receiving full or satisfactory answers. This always bothered me. So when I had the opportunity, I wanted to look into the foundational beliefs of Judaism for myself. I wanted to see if there was a case to be made for the authenticity of Judaism. My search took me to Israel to investigate and elucidate the philosophical tenets of Jewish belief. “Why should I believe in God?” “Why should I believe God gave the Torah?” In Jerusalem, I was surprised to come across thought-out and reasonable approaches to the roots and truths of Judaism... and this led me to develop a stronger passion and commitment towards it in my life. As the "whys" were met with solid responses, my pursuit evolved from philosophical questions to spiritual inquiries. I wanted to understand the deeper reasons behind why we do what we do. This led me to the teachings of deeper Jewish wisdom, such as Chassidus and Kabbalah, which opened the door to a fuller picture and more meaningful practice of Torah and Jewish life. Since then, I've been privileged to share and disseminate the "whys" of Judaism – both philosophical and spiritual – to a wide and varied international audience by bringing down, clarifying and packaging these teachings in a way that is accessible, relevant and motivational for Jews of all levels of Jewish background, observance, and education. I have been blessed to author numerous books that have helped to answer questions, debunk misconceptions and open thousands of hearts and minds of wandering and wondering Jews. "Jewish By Choice" and "The Case For Judaism" went on to become #1 Best Sellers, and numerous other works have become popular and continue to make a difference. Currently, I live with my family in the Old City of Jerusalem, where my wife and I spend the majority of our time teaching, mentoring, writing, counselling, learning, hosting, and always looking for new, creative and innovative ways to spread the light of Torah and Judaism far and wide. To join my email list or daily WhatsApp group,or for any questions, feedback, or speaking inquiries, email elithejew@gmail.com Have a blessed day, Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch’s tracks The Seduction of Stringencies & Sadness by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2022-02-08T23:20:11Z Strategies for Change in Elul by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-09-02T10:32:22Z Perfectionism in Judaism by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-27T20:55:15Z How to Jump Spiritual Hurdles - 2 by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-21T21:01:41Z How to Jump Spiritual Hurdles - 1 by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-21T21:01:00Z Getting the Max in Life by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-11T20:24:28Z Uniting Spirituality & Physicality by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-11T20:23:41Z Be Authentic by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2020-01-11T20:19:44Z Consciousness & Connection by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2019-11-27T23:10:47Z True Self-Expression by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2019-11-13T21:10:54Z
The Seduction of Stringencies & Sadness by Rabbi Eliyahu Yaakov Deutsch published on 2022-02-08T23:20:11Z
