Adventure Rabbi Blog - Rabbi Jamie Korngold - the Adventure Rabbi

CNN asked me to predict what awaits us in 2012. Hint: 24x6 Movement - Take a Day Off.

2012-01-01T15:57:00.001-07:00

CNN asked me to predict what awaits us in 2012.
My prediction is #9:
http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/
And I'll paste it here:
Sabbath becomes trendy!
Fourth Commandment makes a comeback!
Sabbath named Time’s person of the year!

A new movement sweeps the country. They call themselves 24/6. Worn out by being tethered to the grid 24/7, sick of being accessible all hours of the day, inundated by updates, upgrades, and breaking news, Americans finally rebel, demanding, “We need a day off.”

People all over the country go offline for 24 hours every week. The simple break from the frenetic pace results in lowered cholesterol levels, fewer speeding tickets, and a reduction in marital strife. Peace, tranquility and contentment spread like wildfire.

–Jamie Korngold, rabbi and author of "The God Upgrade"

What do you think? Any chance of 24/6 coming to fruition?
FYI, this is currently the lead story on CNN.com:

I'm quoted in USA Today about Holiday Gifts

2011-12-06T09:23:00.001-07:00

The USA Today article is up and you can read it here

Religious leaders share memorable gifts:
USA TODAY asked several religious leaders about what they like to give and receive.

How did I do? The variety of favorite gifts (including a goat and a baby) are kind of wild.

The God Upgrade - Top 10 Book of the Year (Publisher's Weekly)

2011-11-07T14:54:00.002-07:00

View on Publisher's Weekly Site:

I know you’re probably tired of book news but this is really exciting!

The God Upgrade was selected as one of the Best Ten Religious Books of the year by the prestigious Publisher’s Weekly.

Check it out>>>

What an honor to see my book listed next to Robb Bell’s Love Wins and Rev James Martin's Between Heaven and Mirth. Jim Martin is the chaplain for the Colbert Report. He and Rob Bell are two of my clergy heroes (if one can have clergy heroes.) Both are smart, witty, accessible writers who are creating new pathways to religion. I am honored that my book is on this list and doubly honored to be listed amongst authors I so admire.

My book tour has been going really well. Last night I was the keynote speaker at the Austin Jewish Book Festival, where I spoke to a packed house, which included at least 4 rabbis. Tomorrow I’m off to San Diego, then Friday St Louis.

I’ve added a couple of pieces that had taking most of the vitriol out of the reaction to my presentation.

Now, near the beginning I say:

“I should insert a disclaimer here. If you are fortunate to belong to the 30-40% of Americans who are happily involved with synagogue life if you are never tripped up by the descriptions of God in the prayerbook, if you never feel that the concept of God presented in your Jewish practice doesn’t fit with the world as you experience it this book was really not written for you.

I wrote it for your cousin (or brother or neighbor) who wont come to services with you because he cant get past the image of God writing down our deeds in a big book that we hear so much about on Yom Kippur. I wrote it for your friend who thinks the idea of praying for healing is silly and her reaction makes it impossible for her to get glean anything else from a Jewish experience. I wrote it for the people who will not walk in a synagogue, will not read that stack of Jewish books you have next to your bed, will not engage Jewishly because the God they hear about on High Holidays and on Passover, who reviews our lives and rewards and punished us appropriately, who comes down here with an outstretched are to rescue us, makes no sense to them and so they toss out the religion completely. .
My experience is that people who are comfortable with the way God is addressed in their communities find my talk offensive, and to you I apologize now. It may be this talk and this book are not intended for you, but rather for someone you know who you wish could share your Judaism with you, but to whom God has become a stumbling block.”

This seems to convince people that I am not trying to dismantle Judaism. My concern is truly less with people who are happily engaged Jewishly and more with those who are turned off and feel there is no place in Judaism for them.

Anyway, that’s the news from here. I hope to see many of you in the coming week as the tour continues……

The God Upgrade makes Top 10 Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2011!

2011-11-07T11:59:00.000-07:00

The God Upgrade makes Top 10 Publishers Weekly Best Books of 2011!We're thrilled that The God Upgrade was just chosen by Publisher's Weekly to be one of the Top 10 Books of the Year:http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/2011/religion#book/book-6

Publisher's Weekly Features The God Upgrade, Rob Bell and Ashley Judd

2011-10-26T15:32:00.001-06:00

My friends Rob Bell, Ashely Judd and I are reunited again. LOL

Well, we do appear in the same sentence in Publishers Weekly about authors who are interviewed on a very cool ap, “Call On Faith.”

Publisher’s Weekly writes, “Recent featured books include Love Wins by Rob Bell (HarperOne, Mar.); The God Upgrade by Jamie Korngold (Jewish Lights, Mar.); and All that is Bitter and Sweet by Ashley Judd (Ballantine, April).” (View entire article >>)

If you missed the interview they are referring to its pretty cool. I did it in NY in November. I talk about the creation of the Adventure Rabbi program and the importance of dialogue. My hair looks lousy but it’s a pretty sweet interview - watch it here >>

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Info Meeting - Tues, Oct 18, 2011 - 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

2011-10-17T21:45:00.003-06:00

Tommorow (Tuesday, October 18, 2011) from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, come hear about Bar and Bat Mitzvah options for classesbeginning now through August 2012:* Summer Backpacking Trip - July 2012* Adventure Class - Aug - May 2012-2013* Individual Study* Remote Study via Skype* Non-Hebrew, B`nai YisraelPlease invite your friends with 11 & 12 year olds!Join us at:Adventure Rabbi5353 Manhattan Circle, Suite 103Boulder, CO 80303Directions: www.adventurerabbi.org/contact.htmOr via conference call (contact me for the dial in #)L'Shalom,Jamie

Happy Sukkot from Sadie and Ori

2011-10-12T12:11:00.003-06:00

As the full moon rises, we wish you a relaxing holiday in the Sukkah!

Enjoy my new children's book: Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast, with its two important lessons:

#1 Don't wake up your parents

#2 Create your own tradition

Buy Now >>

Thanks,

Jamie

Rabbi Jamie Korngold,
Adventure Rabbi

Sukkot Celebrations/ Reading with Rabbi K.

Oct 12, 2011 - 6:00 pm
Sukkot Celebration all ages AR at Neivei Kodesh.
Rabbi Korngold will be reading and signing Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
Details>>
www.neveikodesh.org

Oct 17, 2011 - 4:30 pm
Sukkot Craft and Story at Beth Evergreen
Evergreen CO. Rabbi Korngold will be reading and signing her newest children's book, Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
Details>>
www.bethevergreen.org

Oct 18, 2011 - 4:00 pm
Sukkot Craft and Story for chidren
Join us for a Sukkot Celebration at the Boulder JCC.
Rabbi Korngold will be reading and signing her newest children's book, Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast
Details and Registration>>
www.boulderjcc.org

Buy Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast >>

Author-Editor-Illustrator Interview for Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast

2011-10-11T10:14:00.000-06:00

Check out this unique interview of my editor, illustrator and me. Its interesting because you seldom hear each partner's impression of the team process. I am amazed that, just like in our books, each of our contributions to the interview are good, but together they soar, sparks flying!

-Jamie

New post on The Whole Megillah

Author-Editor-Illustrator Three-in-One Notebook Special | Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast
by Barbara Krasner

The Whole Megillah presents a conversation with three professionals engaged in developing a book project: the author, the editor, and the illustrator. In this case, we’re looking at a new Kar-Ben title, Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast, written by Rabbi Jamie Korngold, edited and published by Joni Sussman, and illustrated by Julie Fortenberry.

The Whole Megillah (TWM): Jamie, how did you come up with the idea for this story?
Jamie Korngold (JK): It just came to me as I was hiking one day!  I do my best writing while I hike in the ponderosa forest behind my house.

TWM: Joni, what attracted you to Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast?
Joni Sussman (JS): There are relatively few Sukkot stories available in picture book format for young children and we felt that Jamie’s manuscript was very sweet and perfectly fit the bill. We felt it was a gentle way to introduce the holiday of Sukkot to families who may be less familiar with this holiday, while at the same time providing a charming story for families who already know about and celebrate the holiday. In addition to portraying the sukkah, we loved the interaction between the brother and sister, and the way they worked together to make the celebration happen.

TWM: Jamie, did you provide any illustrator notes?
JK: I did ask my editor if we could ask Julie to use my children's favorite stuffies in the illustrations. My husband and children did a photo shoot of their favorite stuffies, sent them to her, and my kids are thrilled to see them in the book, especially ZB the Zebra.

TWM: Joni, how did you decide on the illustrator?
JS: We were seeking an illustrator with a cute and almost whimsical style, realistic but very kid-friendly, and we felt that Julie’s palette and style really fit the bill. We especially wanted the brother and sister to have personalities, as this is the first of four “Sadie” stories, with Sadie and the Big Mountain coming in Spring 2012 in time for Shavuot, and Sadie and the Almost Marvelous Menorah coming in time for Hanukkah 20012. Sadie’s Lag B’Omer will be coming in Spring 2014.

TWM: Did you provide any art direction and if so, what was it?
JS: We always provide art direction, while still trying to leave illustrators room to use their own imaginations. Particularly in stories that involve Jewish holidays and ritual and the artist may not be Jewish, we carefully describe what we’re looking for and often send photos and other art to show what we’re looking for. Art direction includes the edited, but not necessarily final, text laid out in page spreads to the correct size and format for the book. The artist then provides sketches, we comment, and the artist then provides final art.

TWM: Julie, once you receive the text, what is your process?
Julie Fortenberry (JF): I read through the story and the illustration notes from the editor. In this instance Joni sent a few jpegs of sukkahs, and a layout of the text on each page. And she described the action or scene that each two-page illustration needed.

I think the placement and timing of the text worked out wonderfully. I especially love the page without any text at all. The one where Sadie and Ori are taking their friends to the sukkah.

TWM: Jamie and Julie, please tell us how you communicated with each other.
JK: When my publisher told me who was doing the drawings I rushed out and bought Julie's most recent book and I was thrilled so be working with such an expressive illustrator. We finally met month before the book came out, when it had just showed at the Book Expo. It was very exciting to meet each other. We are so proud of our book!
JF: Jamie and I talked on the phone and emailed back and forth a couple of times. She sent some great reference photos of Sadie and Ori and their stuffed animals.

Usually I don't speak with the author until after the project is done. I guess this is standard practice, so that expectations of the author are not a factor in the illustrator’s decision to draw the characters a certain way. But in this case the photos helped. They inspired me to think about the bond between siblings, and the back and forth between a big sister and little sister or brother.

Eventually I met Jamie and the real Sadie and Ori in person.

TWM: Jamie, did the illustration meet your vision? Is there anything you wish Julie had done differently?
JK: I didn't really have a vision, more of a feeling and yes she did meet that completely. I loved the way Julie portrayed the children's personalities. I especially love the picture where Sadie has her arm on Ori's back and Ori "flying" the napkins through the air. She is an exquisite illustrator.

TWM: Now that you have subsequent titles, would you do anything differently?
JK: Nothing! I love our team.
JS: We are delighted with our author/illustrator team for this series and wouldn’t do anything differently. Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast has received terrific reviews, even from trade publications that ordinarily might not be interested in a less well-known Jewish holiday, and sales are doing well.

TWM: Jamie, as an author, what advice would you give to authors about working with illustrators?
JK: Allow the pictures to tell part of the story. Often the picture can say it better than the words.

TWM: And Julie, as an illustrator, what advice would you give to authors about working with illustrators?
JF: Think in pictures. The more action the better. It doesn't have to be big, or dramatic action, but it should have a variety of emotion and movement. Sadie and Ori make a lot of trips out to that sukkah, and each trip is a little bit different.

TWM: Let’s turn the tables. Jamie, what advice would you give to illustrators about working with authors?
JK: To authors and illustrators: The most important element of making a great book is to trust the publisher. They know more than you and I do about the entire big picture process. Publishers create author/illustrator teams with great care and intention. The most important thing is to trust your publisher and not get in the way of the process.

TWM: And finally, Joni, what advice would you give to authors about illustration and to illustrators about authors?
JS: Authors should concentrate on writing and artists should concentrate on art. We are not looking for art direction from our authors, just a well-written manuscript with a great story line. We don’t expect authors to be art directors and we don’t expect art directors to be editors. Our role as publishers as to create a strong author/artist team for each book and I think we’ve succeeded beautifully with Jamie and Julie’s “Sadie” series.

Barbara Krasner | October 11, 2011 at 7:21 am | Tags: children's books about Sukkot, Jamie Kornbold, Joni Sussman, Julie Fortenberry, Kar-Ben, Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast | Categories: Authors, Editors, Three-in-One | URL: http://wp.me/pUBjo-hW

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Brown Bear Joins Yom Kippur Hike in Boulder, Colorado

2011-10-09T21:05:00.001-06:00

During our closing service, we were joined by a rather large brown bear:

More images - view here >>

Adventure Rabbi Yom Kippur 2011 - $36

2011-10-03T15:06:00.002-06:00

Yom Kippur begins Friday night, and I hope to see you there!

If you're looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Yom Kippur, we have many options for you, your friends and your family. Come alone or with a friend!

If you've already signed up, please forward this along to a friend.

L'Shana Tova,

Kol Nidre ($36): Friday, October 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m

Kol Nidre in Boulder, Colorado

A spiritual pinnacle of the night is chanting Kol Nidre outside beneath the stars, beside the roaring river. We can't promise that a fox will run through the center of the circle in the middle of chanting Kol Nidre like it did our first year, but it certainly was amazing!

The service includes traditional elements presented in the "Adventure Rabbi" style. For example, the service will include some, but not all, the traditional prayers. Rather than recite all the prayers, we attempt to focus more deeply on the ones we do say.

There will also be time for small group discussions. Also, this is one of the only nights a year in which Rabbi Korngold delivers a full sermon, giving us plenty to think and talk about.

If you do not wish to handle money on Yom Kippur, please register in advance. If you would prefer to pay at the door, please arrive early so as not to miss the opening of the service.

Where: Millennium Harvest House Boulder
1345 Twenty-Eighth Street
Boulder, CO 80302

When: 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30)

Price: $36 per person. Register >>
Cash / Check / Credit Cards Accepted.

Yom Kippur Day ($72): Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 9:30 am - 2:15 p.m.

Day Retreat includes goal setting

A reflective retreat limited to 45 participants, facilitated by Rabbi Korngold.

The heart of our time together will be group discussion, individual and small group work, gentle yoga and strolls on the nearby trails in South Boulder.

We use our time together to sincerely face the questions Yom Kippur asks of us: Who was I this year? Was I the person I most want to be? How will I be in the year to come? Rather than sitting in synagogue listening to someone preach, we reflect, discuss, journal, and when appropriate, share our hopes and intentions for the year ahead.

Our time together will include select, primary prayers such as Al Chet, Tavo, and Avienu Malkeinu and chanting of Torah.

Past participants have called this the pinnacle Adventure Rabbi experience, because it combines Jewish practice and outdoor experience in a deeply transformative way.

Where: CUCC 2650 Table Mesa Drive,
Boulder, CO

Who: All ages of adults. Children 16 and older when accompanied by parent.

Price: $72 per person. Register >>
Cash / Check / Credit Cards Accepted.

Yom Kippur Children's Service ($10/adults, $5 kids):
Saturday, October 8, 2011 - 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Children and their parents are welcome to join Rabbi Korngold and her daughters Sadie (age 7) and Ori (age 3) for this brief introduction to Yom Kippur songs and prayers.

Where: CUCC 2650 Table Mesa Drive,
Boulder, CO

Price: $10/ adult, $5/ child, under 9 months free. Register >>
Cash / Check / Credit Cards Accepted.

Yom Kippur Afternoon and Closing (Free):
Saturday, Oct 8, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

A Yom Kippur stroll, free and open to the community. Open to all ages, but content and pace is geared for adults.

Come experience Yom Kippur Adventure Rabbi style. We will take a casual, stroll with time to contemplate where our paths have taken us this year.

The stroll will include:
• Chanting a few of the major prayers
• Silent contemplation
• Kaddish and chance to remember loved ones who have died
• Short teaching by Rabbi Korngold
• Prayers for the year to come
• Havdallah

Where: Mclintock Trail, Chautauqua Park. Meet on the South side of the Auditorium (Not at the Community House)

Parking: Parking is very limited in the park. Please be prepared to park on the street outside the park and walk to the Auditorium. This will also help you get or stay in the Yom Kippur mind set!

Price: Free. Register >>

Stroll and service will be cancelled if it is pouring rain at 5:30 p.m.

Photos from Rosh Hashanah:

Enjoy these photos from our Rosh Hashanah retreat in Winter Park. View More >>

Check List for Yom Kippur:

Sign up for Yom Kippur
Invite your family and friends to join you
Start thinking: What went well this year?
Start thinking: What do you want to change in the year to come?

Thanks,

Rabbi Jamie Korngold
Adventure Rabbi

author of:
God in the Wilderness - www.GodintheWilderness.com
The God Upgrade - www.GodUpgrade.com
Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast - www.SadieandtheSukkah.com

Adventure Rabbi Blog >>
Adventure Rabbi on Facebook >>
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Rosh Hashanah Scholarships for Ages 21-30

2011-09-14T16:42:00.000-06:00

Did you know that we offer scholarships for Rosh Hashanah retreat participants ages 21-30? RH is two weeks away, September 28 and 29, 2011 and people ages 21-30 pay a mere $20 to join us in Winter Park Colorado. The Charles and Lynn Schusterman generously covers the bulk of the costs including lodging, dinning, program fees, services, concerts, guided hikes, and more. Please help us spread the word. It is going to be a great retreat and we don't want anyone to miss out because they didn't know about it. Details and Registration >>

New Review of Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast

2011-09-07T10:37:00.002-06:00

My first children's book, Sadie's Sukkah Breakfast, just received a lovely review:

"While Rosh Hashanah and even Yom Kippur find their way into children’s books, Sukkot often gets overlooked. Fortunately, there’s a new preschool book, “Sadie’s Sukkah Breakfast” by Jamie Korngold that we can heartily recommend. In very simple text and watercolor illustrations, Rabbi Korngold tells the story of Sadie and her brother, Ori, who decide to serve breakfast in their family’s sukkah. But after preparing the food and setting the table, they remember that a sukkah celebration needs guests. Young children will love this one."

Copies are for sale at http://www.karben.com/catalog/

Read the review here >>

My latest book: Sadie and the Sukkah Breakfast is Getting Rave Reviews!

2011-08-12T18:43:00.002-06:00

Kirkus Reviews:

Sadie and the Sukkah Breakfast

"A resourceful big sister and helpful little brother set up breakfast in the family's newly decorated Sukkah and figure out a way to quietly enjoy it with some good friends while parents sleep. Early risers on this Sukkot morning, Sadie and Ori are very excited, but they know they must not wake their parents. Admiring their decorative handiwork on the Sukkah they built last night, the siblings decide to bring breakfast out to the festive hut. Working together, they prepare a tray:
--"Sadie got the cereal. / Ori got the spoons. / Ori got the bowls. / Sadie got the milk." And when juice, challah rolls, cups and napkins make the tray too heavy, then--"Sadie got the juice. / Ori got the cups. / Ori got the napkins. / Sadie got the challah rolls," each bringing an item out to the Sukkah table, setting up "an elegant breakfast." Seeking to complete the experience with the required invited guests for this holiday meal, Sadie and Ori fill seats at their Sukkah table with a menagerie of favorite stuffed animal friends. Lively, colorful illustrations depict these independently capable preschoolers performing tasks with active joy, care and assurance, deftly matching the unadorned, sprightly text.
Blessings abound for the autumnal holiday, with these happy kids and (behind the scenes) grateful parents."

Publisher's Weekly:
Sadie and her little brother Ori awaken early the morning of Sukkot, the Jewish holiday celebrating the fall harvest. The two have decorated an outdoor sukkah, or harvest booth, and decide to eat breakfast there, a meal the pajama-ed siblings slowly assemble. Then they invite some faithful friends who don't mind waking up early to share their feast. Korngold, a rabbi with an eclectic career, writes her first children's book, and it has a playful sensibility and nice pacing. Fortenberry's soft colors and lines include details that visually pop. The book charmingly teaches a lesson about a holiday and its observance, and is appropriate for religious education as well as family reading time. Ages 2-6. (Sept.)

Available in Hardcover ($16.95) and Paperback ($7.95)

Purchase your copy now at Kar-Ben Publishing>>

Adventure Rabbi Featured in Wall Street Journal - 7-5-2011

2011-07-05T09:51:00.001-06:00

Wow! I'm in the Wall Street Journal today.

It's a great article by Ralph Gardner.

If you are not familiar with his writing he is very witty and fun to read. I'd say this is one of the best articles ever written about my work.
Check out the Urban Gardner column >>

Photo by Bill Swersey

Fox News Interview about The God Upgrade

2011-06-20T10:32:00.001-06:00

Rabbi Jamie Korngold was featured on FOX News last Friday about her book, The God Upgrade.

Watch the video here >>

Photos from Adventure Rabbi May 2011 Hike

2011-05-14T18:46:00.000-06:00

Enjoy these photos from the May 2011 Shabbat Hike:

The God Upgrade featured on CNN

2011-05-11T06:33:00.000-06:00

My book, The God Upgrade, was just featured in a sit-down interview and article by Jim Spellman of CNN:
Read More : 'The God Upgrade:' Q&A with Colorado's 'Adventure Rabbi'

Free Book Chapter / More Information about the book:
http://www.GodUpgrade.com

Amazing Amazon.com Customer Service Story

2011-05-06T11:23:00.003-06:00

Listen to this amazing (and totally fun!) story of what happened when I called Amazon customer service.

I wanted to change the way reviews were showing up on The God Upgrade page. For some reason, they were not in standard format using quotes and italics and it didn't look right.

I logged onto what is called Author Central on Amazon where an author can do all kinds of amazing things with their books, but alas, I couldn't figure out how to add "quotes." So, I clicked on the button that says "have a customer service rep call me."

In THREE second (literally!) my phone rang. "Hi this is Patrick with Amazon. How can I help you?" (Seriously? A real person and in 3 seconds?)

"Hi, my name is Jamie Korngold. I'm the author The God Upgrade." He asks me a couple of questions to make sure it is really the author and not some hacker and then he says,

"Didn't I hear you on the radio a couple of years ago? We're you on the show Too Jewish? Aren't you that camping rabbi?"

"Yes that was me!" (You can imagine my surprise. Meanwhile, in my mind I'm scrolling through all the radio shows I did for God in the Wilderness, my first book and am trying to figure out what show it was.)

He continued "I love Rabbi Cohon's show. " (With Rabbi Cohon's name I can figure out the show.)"

"He has a great show." I say.

Patrick continues: "Rabbi Cohon is in Tucson and I am in Illinois but I never miss a show. I loved your interview so much I listen to it on my ipod while I mow the lawn."

(Can you imagine my face while he is saying all this?)

And then he switches gears:

"Now how can I help you?"

And it won't surprise you dear reader to know he made those changes in about 2 seconds flat.

The God Upgrade now #1 Best Selling Book in Denver, Colorado

2011-04-30T16:08:00.000-06:00

According to the Denver Post, Rabbi Jamie Korngold's book, The God Upgrade, now #1 Best Selling Book in Denver, Colorado:

Rabbi Jamie Korngold in the News

2011-04-30T16:04:00.001-06:00

A quick update of Rabbi Korngold in the News:

1. Read The Spirit - Adventure Rabbi joins in Lisa Miller & Rob Bell debate on expanding our spirituality in a 'God Upgrade' - April 21, 2011

2. Read The Spirit - Guest Blog - A funny thing happened when the rabbi met the pastor! - April 20, 2011

3. Washington Post - Guest Column - What are your kids learning this Passover? - April 20, 2011

4. 850 KOA Talk Radio - Rabbi Jamie Korngold interviewed about God Upgrade Book (Audio - mp3 format)

5. Rabbi Korngold Interviewed on Channel 7 (ABC) - God Upgrade Book - April 9, 2011 (Video)

6. USA Today - Feature Article About Passover in Moab, Utah

book signing for The God Upgrade at the Tattered Cover Tonight, April 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm

2011-04-27T16:10:00.000-06:00

Just a quick reminder about the book signing for The God Upgrade at
the Tattered Cover tonight, April 27, 2011 at 7:30 pm
(2536 East Colfax, Denver).

Or, we hope to see you Saturday night (7 pm) at the Chautauqua Community
house for a party with a lovely spread of appetizers, chocolate fountain,
and wine. (Books will also be available for sale.)

Get a free chapter of my new book,
The God Upgrade
http://www.GodUpgrade.com/

The God Upgrade, now #1 Best Selling Book in Boulder, Colorado

2011-04-24T09:21:00.002-06:00

Jamie's book, The God Upgrade, now #1 Best Selling Book in Boulder, Colorado (according to this morning's Boulder Daily Camera). Yeah!! More info / free chapter at http://www.GodUpgrade.com/

Washington Post - Guest Column - What are your kids learning this Passover?

2011-04-20T15:54:00.000-06:00

My guest column, "What are your kids learning this Passover?" was just published in The Washington Post! Check it out here - click here

USA Today article featuring Adventure Rabbi's Passover Retreat

2011-04-20T15:52:00.000-06:00

On Monday, USA Today featured Adventure Rabbi's Passover Retreat in Moab, Utah, and used two photos by Jeff Finkelstein in the article.

Check it out here:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/religion/2011-04-18-Passover_Jewish_18_ST_N.htm

My new book, The God Upgrade, on Sale Today!

2011-04-12T09:20:00.000-06:00

Dear Friends, I am an ordained Rabbi, and yet I believe that the biggest stumbling block to religion is God. There. I said it. Any lightening strikes? Okay. Let me explain. Over the centuries there have been numerous upgrades to the concept of God. But for whatever reason, the concept of an intervening God - who makes things happen in our lives - is still taught to our kids in religious school and discussed in the media after every natural disaster. If religion is not going to go the way of the dinosaurs, we have to get the God upgrades. Since the early times of the Bible, we have been struggling to understand God in a way that reflects what we see in the world. Innocent people suffering. Terrible people being rewarded. If you're like me, you struggle with these questions. Why does evil exist? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why did that young person die? Was God angry at him? Was it because he didn't keep Kosher? Because he didn't say the right prayers before and after each meal? 24% of Americans believe in a distant God, who might have gotten the world going, but has been hands off ever since. But we don’t hear from this group. Sometimes it feels like there is no room for rational thinkers. That's about to change. In my new book, The God Upgrade, I explore how the concept of God has changed through the centuries, and how these changes have shaped every aspect of Judaism. I know what I'm saying is controversial. You may not agree with me. (Many people very strongly do not.) But I invite you to join me in this conversation. Get a free chapter of The God Upgrade - visit www.GodUpgrade.com Or buy a copy now >> Thanks, Rabbi Jamie Korngold, Adventure Rabbi www.AdventureRabbi.org P.S. Do you agree with this quote? When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them. Written by Martin Buber, it's one of the "upgrades" to God.	More Info >> Sample Chapter >> Buy Now >>


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