Episode 74.
Rabbi David Levin-Kruss is a Jerusalem-based life coach, educator, and community organizer. David sees himself as a bridge between Jewish wisdom and those who want to utilize this wisdom to live more meaningful lives. In this conversation, we talk about his coaching practice often using a text to explore issues in the client’s life.

David has held educational and leadership positions at the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, Melitz Centers for Jewish Zionist Education and at Stanmore Synagogue in north-west London.

Highlights:
· Basics of coaching: forward-looking, strength-based, and problem-solving approach

· Coaching as a mechanism and the client already having the answers within them

· Rabbi Jonathan Sacks’ view on coaching and contemporary problems

· Technique of reframing negative texts or songs into positive messages

· Emphasis on peace over absolute truth or justice in a Jewish law court

· Differences between education and coaching, emphasizing the role of the teacher in drawing out understanding within the student

· Value of interreligious dialogue and listening to people teach their own faith's texts

Social Media links for David:
Email – david.levin.kruss@gmail.com
Article about David’s methodology – https://blogs.timesofisrael.com/the-tinkertoy-kid-2/


Social Media links for Méli:
Talking with God Project
LinkedIn – Meli Solomon
Facebook – Meli Solomon


Transcript: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1851013/episodes/15548253-texts-meet-a-jewish-coaching-methodology-david-levin-kruss


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