Our Approach
Our Approach
Fundamental to the approach of Biblical Life Coaching is my identity as an Israelite, and a desire to fulfill my role as a member of this nation – which is called a "kingdom of priests" in Exodus 19:6 – by helping and healing others. Within the nation of Israel, I align myself with a movement called Karaism. The movement is characterized by an approach towards interpreting the Tanach (Old Testament) which can be described as “originalist”. (Karaites are sometimes also called Scripturalists.) The goal of Karaism is to, first and foremost, understand the Tanach as an ancient Israelite would have understood it. This involves not only the study of the Tanach itself, but also of fields such as Near East History, Ancient Languages and Biblical Archaeology. According to Karaite beliefs, only once we understand how the ancient Israelites understood the scripture can we determine how to apply it in the modern age. Karaites reject all additions and emendations to the Tanach, such as those made by the Rabbis during the Second Temple period and later, which form the basis of what we know today as "Judaism".
Though I do respect Jesus (Yeshua) as an important teacher of the Torah during the Second Temple period, whose preaching of a simple and direct approach towards the Torah when so many had gone astray echoes the tenets of Karaism, I am not a “Believer”, and I have no association with any form of Christianity or Messianic Judaism. However, if you are a believing Christian or Messianic Jew, you are welcome with open arms to Biblical Life Coaching, with the hope that we can find much common ground on the one hand, and that we can learn from each other and respect each other’s differences on the other.
Resumé
Below are some of the qualifications and accomplishments that I have achieved in my life which I believe help make me an effective Life Coach. I hope that this will not be interpreted in any way as bragging or being arrogant. It is my desire to always remain a humble person and to remember at all times that Yahweh is above me.
Graduate of Yale University
B.S. Computer Science, Class of 1990
Live in Israel since 1993
For many years in Jerusalem and currently in the beautiful north of the country.
Publisher of Your Jerusalem
In the late 1990s, I published this independent newspaper, of which over 15,000 copies per issue were distributed around Jerusalem.
Well-Known Torah / Tanach Teacher
Teacher of Torah / Tanach in Israel and around the world, and Founder of the website www.KaraiteInsights.com.
Hakham in World Alliance of Qara'im
Hakham is the title given to a spiritual leader within the Karaite world. I have held this title since 2012.
Fluent in Biblical and Modern Hebrew
I am currently writing a translation / commentary of the Torah.
Skydiver
Licensed skydiver, with close to 500 jumps under my belt. I currently hold a USPA (United States Parachute Association) C License.
Pilot
In 2017, I received my Private Pilot's license, after over 1 year and 100 hours of hard work, and immense fun in the cockpits of the Cirrus SR-20 and Cessna 172.
Flute Player
In many of my videos, you can see me playing the flute. I also play drums and sing.
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