Einstein and the Rabbi: Searching for the Soul

Einstein and the Rabbi, by Naomi Levy, is on one level a mystery about a letter that Albert Einstein wrote to a grieving Rabbi; and it is on an another level about the mysteries about the soul. The book explains the connections we all have. However, this book is really about love: the author’s love for her family, especially her husband, Rob. However, her love spreads out to encompass the reader. As you read the book, you feel her invitation to the reader to live more fulfilling lives by tapping into the reader’s soul. She wants the reader to reach his or her potential in love, work, and parenting. She wants us to find our calling. This book is not mere New Age theology; rather Rabbi Levy taps into ancient Jewish texts and thought to illuminate how the soul can be tapped into to create a more meaningful and successful life. Furthermore, she wants us to tap into our pain to find our path. Her story about the biologist is a great example. Some stories will make you cringe. It was painful to read about the woman who killed a man while she was reaching for her phone. Other stories will make you laugh. I could not help laughing at the story about how she and her husband forgot that they left her car at her in-laws. The book is an easy read. I read the book over three evenings before going to bed. So, if you read the book quickly to find out what prompted Einstein to write a letter to Rabbi Marcus; I would recommend that you keep the book at your bedside. Much of the book were Rabbi Levy’s sermons to her congregation. I am fortunate to attend her services. I can tell you that each sermon caused the congregation to think and reflect. In fact, one sermon caused me to change my life. You can read it in “Pregnant Forever.” Each chapter is a world in itself, and I would recommend you picking up the book and read or reread a chapter that reflects your concerns at the moment. Highly recommended.

I love this book. I agree it was about the impact of Einstein's words to a man the author searched to find only to be further inspired by his story is the point of the title. The author's story is truly one of great challenge and inspiration. When she speaks of the soul it touched my heart. I often forget to hear what the soul wants by going within or in a small miracles I forget to be grateful for each day. Her words are a reminder that there is purpose in searching for our souls. Like her other books, I am again inspired.

Before I was through the first chapter of Rabbi Levy's Einstein and the Rabbi, the book became my traveling companion. It went with me on every errand, doctor's appointment and church. I completed reading the book in three days. I plan on having a women's reading group when the paperback becomes available in September.Rabbi Levy has touched the core of what it means to be human and made in the image and likeness of God in language "others can understand." Bless her for sharing her story and helping others to enter into the mystery of the Soul. It is a book I will use as a resource in classes at St Thomas University. I am currently reading Levy's To Start Again and just finished reading Hope Will Find You. I found a contemporary author who shines light in the darkness in a world that is full of chaos and dualism.

What an amazing book, the story takes you on a journey within your own soul, spirituality and spirit. I found myself connecting, crying, feeling proud and most of all being inspired. Rabbi Levy is a gifted writer and story teller who inspires us to reach deep to find meaning. Thank you leading me and all readers on this powerful journey

Rabbi Naomi Levy is such a gentle warrior who leads the reader to realms of honest confrontation of life and death issues. Be prepared to be touched and transformed.

This is my first book upon returning from pilgrimage in Israel. I’m Christian, but Israel has inspired me to take a deeper look for further insights into the common ground between Christianity and Judaism. This book was recommended to me by a local rabbi and his wife. I’m incredibly grateful this title was suggested. It’s a beautiful book. And it has been immensely helpful in the transition between the Holy Land and a return to ordinary life.To begin with, the book offers fascinating insights into a beautiful letter from on of the greatest minds of all time. She combines those insights with stories from moments of the authors own life as well as the lives she has touched through her vocation. Her writing style is delightful, and conversational. Rabbi Levy has the ability to tell stories that are beautiful and emotional and yet have depths that a reader can continue to engage with. This book has caused me to laugh out loud, to weep, and to grow. I highly recommend it.

I love the book. Rabbi Levy writes beautifully. This is her best so farI understood so much more about our connection of the souls who have left us and how fortunate we are to be able to connect.I am so amazed at Rabbi Marcus and all the good that he did even having his own sorrow.Einstein was a genius and we are so lucky to have had and still have such brilliant Jewish peopleThank youEthel Rosen Fagenson

Rabbi Levy's writing touches the soul. She has a talent for stirring the spirit through her accessible, unpretentious yet profound style that takes us places we didn't expect. Her openness inspires our own and invites us to nurture our spiritual lives. I loved this book and wholeheartedly recommend it.

This is a very thoughtful book with much to digest. Rabbi Levy incorporates a wealth of Jewish knowledge into her bite sized chapters on Jewish philosophy for living. Well worth the read.

Never having read much in the way of Jewish teachings, I found this a thoughtful and inspiring read

Brilliant read

I was very disappointed in this book. I was expecting something with a bit more heft and depth. Instead it was actually a self help book, loaded with simplistic notions and platitudes.