Jewish Coaching with Text Study – David Levin-Kruss

Jewish Coaching with Text Study – David Levin-Kruss

Author: Meli Solomon, the Talking with God Project August 8, 2024 Duration: 38:35
Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life
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Episode 74.
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a Jerusalem-based life coach, educator, and community organizer. David sees himself as a bridge between Jewish wisdom and those who want to utilize this wisdom to live more meaningful lives. In this conversation, we talk about his coaching practice often using a text to explore issues in the client’s life.

David has held educational and leadership positions at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education and at Stanmore Synagogue in north-west London.

Highlights:
·       Basics of coaching: forward-looking, strength-based, and problem-solving approach

·       Coaching as a mechanism and the client already having the answers within them

·       Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ view on coaching and contemporary problems

·       Technique of reframing negative texts or songs into positive messages

·       Emphasis on peace over absolute truth or justice in a Jewish law court

·       Differences between education and coaching, emphasizing the role of the teacher in drawing out understanding within the student

·       Value of interreligious dialogue and listening to people teach their own faith's texts



Social Media links for David:
Email – david.levin.kruss@gmail.com
Article about David’s methodology – https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-tinkertoy-kid-2/


Social Media links for Méli:
Talking with God Project
LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
Facebook – Meli Solomon


Transcript:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1851013/episodes/15548253-texts-meet-a-jewish-coaching-methodology-david-levin-kruss


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Hosted by Meli Solomon of the Talking with God Project, Living Our Beliefs: Exploring Faith & Religion in Daily Life is a conversation about the practical realities of spiritual life. This podcast moves beyond abstract theology to examine how ancient traditions from Judaism, Islam, and other spiritual paths actually inform our modern routines, decisions, and relationships. Each episode delves into the nuanced spaces where belief meets action, exploring the challenges and rewards of aligning deeply held values with everyday behavior. You'll hear from a variety of voices discussing how they navigate this integration, whether through ritual, ethical choices, or community engagement. The discussions are grounded in real-life experience, focusing on the tangible ways faith provides meaning, fosters connection, and shapes identity in a contemporary context. Rather than offering simple answers, this series invites reflection on the ongoing, personal work of weaving spiritual principles into the fabric of daily existence. It’s for anyone curious about how others live out their convictions and seeking inspiration for their own journey toward a more coherent and purposeful life, all through thoughtful, accessible dialogue.
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