Rabbi Benjamin Blech is an internationally recognized educator, religious leader, author, and lecturer.
Rabbi Blech is the author of twelve highly acclaimed and best selling books, with combined sales of close to half a million copies, including three as part of the highly popular Idiot’s Guide series. His book, Understanding Judaism: The Basics of Deed and Creed, was chosen by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations as “the single best book on Judaism in our generation”. Together with an accompanying six hour video, filmed by the producers of 20/20, featuring Rabbi Blech, it is presently being used as the basis for study groups in numerous synagogues and universities around the country. His book Taking Stock: A Spiritual Guide To Rising Above Life’s Financial Ups and Downs was featured in a full page article in the Sunday New York times and one of his recent works, If God is Good, Why Is The World So Bad? has been translated into Indonesian where it has had a powerful reception in the wake of the country’s tsunami, as well as into Portuguese .
In a national survey, Rabbi Blech was recently ranked #16 in a listing of the 50 most influential Jews in America.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
This dynamic panel gets up close and personal with four individuals who's lives were changed by their encounter with the Rebbe. This panel discussion was featured at the 11th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.
Mrs. Mary Cramer (1)
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Has your news feed got you down? Are you concerned about the fate of the world? No joke: Ancient mystics knew more about the events of our times than even the most popular journalists, political pundits, and current events bloggers of today. A glimpse into these sages’ fascinating predictions may just make you think differently about what the future holds
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Rabbi Blech takes you with him on his incredible journey as he meets Vendyl Jones, the man who inspired the story of Steven Spielberg’s hero in his masterpiece, Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Is belief in G-d a greater challenge than believing in the existence of evil? How can we witness the misery and suffering of humanity and still accept that He controls the world? This informative and comforting lecture addressed these painful questions and puts G-d back where He belongs—in the driver’s seat. This lecture took place at the 9th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Series: Judaism Decoded Lesson 1
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
A closer look at the Ten Commandments, the building blocks of religious civilization. What were the selection criteria? And how do they operate alongside the 613 commandments? Why does our list differ from the one used by Catholics and Protestants? And why aren't the 10 Commandments part of our daily prayers? A yeshivah-style study session.
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
When Rabbi Benjamin Blech was asked by the Lubavitcher Rebbe to go on a speaking tour in the Far East, he balked. The counsel the Rebbe gave Rabbi Blech changed his outlook on Jewish identity forever, and inspired his philosophy of a Jewish solidarity that disregards our individual differences. This lecture was delivered at the 8th annual National Jewish Retreat
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
From Hollywood to Wall Street, the Jewish contribution to America has been enormous. From its inception, the American narrative has been intertwined with the Jewish one. This is your chance to hear this fascinating story in vivid historical detail, and walk away with a newfound appreciation for the Jewish impact on American culture
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)
Rabbi Benjamin Blech (14)