Alan Lew, born in 1943 in San Francisco, California, was a renowned spiritual teacher and rabbi known for his insights into Jewish mysticism and spiritual practice. He served as the senior rabbi at Temple Beth Abraham in Oakland and was a leading voice in contemporary Jewish spirituality. Lew's work often focused on the inner dimensions of faith and the pursuit of spiritual growth.
There are moments in life when one is caught utterly unprepared. Drawing on both his rabbinical training and his scholarship in Buddhism, Lew leads readers on a journey from confusion to clarity, from doubt to belief, as he opens a path to self-discovery that is accessible to readers of all faiths.