I interviewed Rabbi and Cantor Judy Greenfeld who is a concierge Rabbi in West Los Angeles. She talked about how to achieve balance and spiritual contentment during the holidays as it is a stressful time for many people. Her tips are Universal and can apply to anyone no matter what religion they are. Watch my video interview here About Rabbi Judy Rabbi and Cantor … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things I Learned in Retirement Lifestyle Creation | Book
My retirement was highly anticipated and poorly prepared. I had done due diligence on the financial side of things, but I had just vague assumptions about what life would be like if I didn’t have to work every day. I was a Type-A, critical-thinking workaholic. I had no hobbies, no exercise program, and few friend connections outside of my work relationships. I was too … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur: Celebrities Celebrate the Day of Atonement
I don't attend Temple as a rule but Judaism is in my DNA. . This is the 2nd time I’ve attended Yom Kippur - The Day of Atonement - high holy day services at the Temple of the Arts at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. It’s the largest arts and entertainment synagogue in the United States. It’s when we think back to what we’ve done in the past year- who we may have hurt- … [Read more...]
How to Use Crystals in Your Meditation Practice
The practice of meditation has been around since the beginning of the human race. Prehistoric man gazed at the stars, Aztecs worshiped the sun, Egyptians built pyramids, Islanders worshiped the sea gods, and others prayed to Buddha, Ganesh, Jesus, or other deities. All of them used objects of nature such as crystals to contemplate the meaning of life and we still do it … [Read more...]
Yom Kippur: Celebrities Lift Their Spirits at Temple of the Arts – Beverly Hills
Religion is a bastion for enlightenment and in many cases, the source of disparity in the world. I attended Yom Kippur services at the “Temple of the Arts” in Beverly Hills. It’s a congregation that includes celebrities and other members of the entertainment community. Services took place at the beautiful art deco Saban Theater on Wilshire Blvd. (formerly The Fox … [Read more...]
