In the early 1990s, I created the Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills, California. I chose the historic, art deco Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, California, not only for its spaciousness and beauty but also for what it represents—the pinnacle of art, creativity, and community. I also wanted the sanctuary to be located inside a theater because I approach spiritual experiences through the lens of music, drama, art, dance, and film. I believe that all of those things are common denominators for humanity, and they have the ability to transcend the boundaries of faith and religion and touch people from different walks of life.
I believe in the power that both art and religion have to reach people, and when the two can fuse together into a single, cohesive, supportive partnership; their ability to positively impact people is multiplied exponentially.
As the founder of Temple of the Arts, I have been honored to help guide the spiritual growth of thousands of people of all faiths and belief systems. I felt, and still feel, that it was my calling as a Rabbi to speak to as many people as possible so that I can spread the message of spiritual growth to a wider audience.
Through the power, beauty, and draw of combining art with faith, amazing growth and change are possible. The message can reach more people than either of them could reach on their own. In these trying times, that connection is more important than ever before. Many people are struggling, and they need a sense of hope and purpose.
As the founding Rabbi of Temple of the Arts, I have been honored to help guide the spiritual growth of thousands of people. This includes not only people of the Jewish faith but also those who subscribe to many other faiths and belief systems. I felt, and still feel, that it was my calling to speak to as many people as possible so that I can spread the message of spiritual growth to a wider audience.
That’s why, in the early 1990s, I created and founded the Temple of the Arts in Beverly Hills, California. I chose the historic, art deco Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, California, not only for its spaciousness and beauty but also for what it represents—the pinnacle of art, creativity, and community. I also wanted the sanctuary to be located inside a theater because I approach spiritual experiences through the lens of music, drama, art, dance, and film. I believe that all of those things are common denominators for humanity, and they have the ability to transcend the boundaries of faith and religion and touch people from all different walks of life.
I truly do believe in the power that both art and religion have to reach people. I also believe that when the two can fuse together into a single, cohesive, supportive partnership, their ability to positively impact people is multiplied exponentially.
Through the power, beauty, and draw of combining art with faith, amazing growth and change are possible. The message can reach far more people than either of them could reach on their own. In these trying times, that connection is more important than ever before. Many people are struggling, and they need a sense of hope and purpose.