Episode 16

Reflecting on the Purpose of Life...After Bernie Madoff's Death

Published on: 16th April, 2021

One of the most notorious financial wrongdoers and fraudsters in history, Bernie Madoff, died this week. I admit that it shook me, Rabbi E, as I thought about what he did in this world...AND what he might be facing now in the "olam ha'emes," the world of truth. (I can only hope he repented--did teshuva--in some measure before the end.) In this episode, I discuss how by reflecting on his regrettably poor example, we can strengthen ourselves to live in the opposite fashion...and fulfill the true purpose of our creation as human beings.

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Rabbi E in 3
A Burst of Jewish Wisdom!
Get ready for a short burst of Jewish wisdom! My name is Rabbi Yosef Edelstein ("Rabbi E" for short), and I have been a Jewish educator for many years. I share insights from Jewish sources that help can help us become better people (and Jews) in our daily lives. I grew up the son of two doctors, and while I didn't choose that path professionally, I do hope that these short episodes (from 3 to 8 minutes roughly) will administer a safe and powerful dose of "spiritual medicine," in a friendly and casual way!
Currently, I am the Director of MEOR DC, that brings Jewish inspiration to university campuses in the nation's capital. (Check out the MEOR DC Facebook and Instagram page.)
You can be in touch with me at yosef.edelstein@gmail.com, or through Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/rabbi.edelstein, or Instagram: https://instagram.com/rabbiedelstein or https://instagram.com/rabbiein3. You can also connect with me via MEOR DC, the organization I direct DC: https://www.facebook.com/MEORDC and www.meordconline.org.

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