From Publishers Weekly
Berg, the editor-in-chief of Kabbalah magazine, offers a readable introduction into what he claims is the universal mystical tradition. The Kabbalah is replete with modern analogies (even Vince Lombardi!) and is written in an intelligent style expressly designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience. However, Berg overreaches with the claim that "Kabbalah is the birthright of all humanity. It does not belong to any religion or ethnic group." Unless God desires everyone to be Jewish (which Judaism has always rejected), it is disingenuous to say that "The Way" is "for literally everyone in the world" and then proceed to refer exclusively to Jewish texts, prayers, heroes and holidays and the mysterious power of Hebrew and Hebrew alone. Berg's "way" has much in common with other mystical traditions, particularly reincarnation and meditation. "Love thy neighbor" may be "the secret of living in accordance with Kabbalah," but it is hardly a monopoly. Ironically, the path outlined here is reminiscent of St. Paul's ancient Christian missions to the pagans. St. Paul eliminated Jewish ritual observance and made the religion palatable to the uninitiated winning countless converts to a new tradition, but alienating observant Jews. Characterizing the Sabbath as "one day just to sit back and cruise, if that's what we really want to do" may win the hearts of Santana and Madonna, but it will likely leave serious Jewish mystics cringing. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.


Book Description
"The simple and practical wisdom I have gained by reading this book and studying Kabbalah is immeasurable." —Madonna "This book will inspire your soul. Michael Berg has accomplished the monumental task of translating the eternal truths of life into spiritual common sense. Without a doubt, The Way will become one of the sacred texts of your own life." –Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of Anatomy of the Spirit and Sacred Contracts The spiritual way of Kabbalah has grown from a hidden treasure into a widespread mainstream movement that has helped people from every walk of life, all around the world, to improve their lives. In this bestselling book, Michael Berg of The Kabbalah Centre–the world’s leading educational institution teaching the wisdom of Kabbalah–shows you how to recognize and understand the key spiritual laws in order to improve your life and the lives of everyone around you. The Way will teach you meditation and prayer techniques and how to reduce emotional chaos and increase personal harmony. At once groundbreaking and so clearly written that it is accessible to anyone following any spiritual path, The Way provides the spiritual power tools to attain true fulfillment and happiness.


From the Publisher
"This book will inspire your soul. Michael Berg has accomplished the momumental task of translating the eternal truths of life into spiritual common sense. Without a doubt, The Way will become one of the sacred texts of your own life."--Caroline Myss, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of Anatomy of the Spirit "The Way reveals the beauty and the practicality of Kabbalah -- buy this book and read it, now."--Sandra Bernhard "The simple and practical wisdom I have gained by reading this book and studying Kabbalah is immeasurable."--Madonna "Michael Berg brilliantly shares Kabbalah's profound spiritual laws and ancient wisdom in a simple way that can help us improve the quality of our lives -- in many ways."--Roseanne

FROM OUR EDITORS

Kabbalah is an ancient mystical tradition, but it still enjoys widespread popularity among people of all faiths. Author Michael Berg, the editor-in-chief of Kaballah magazine, is an engaging thinker who is eager to apply the Kaballah's esoteric principles to postmodern life.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

A national bestseller in hardcover (The Wall Street Journal and USA Today) and chosen by One Spirit Book Club, The Way is helping countless people discover the sacred wisdom of Kabbalah. The spiritual way of Kabbalah has grown from a hidden treasure into a widespread mainstream movement that has helped people from every walk of life, all around the world. With this book, Michael Berg of the Kabbalah Centre-the leading educational institution on the subject of Kabbalah-shows readers how to recognize and understand the key spiritual laws while learning how to use them for self-improvement. At once groundbreaking and so clearly written that it is accessible to anyone following any spiritual path, The Way provides the power tools to attain true fulfillment and happiness.

FROM THE CRITICS

Publishers Weekly