Rabbi Irwin Kula

Rabbi Irwin Kula is a 7th generation rabbi and a disruptive spiritual innovator. A rogue thinker, author of the award-winning book, Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life, and President-Emeritus of Clal - The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, he works at the intersection of religion, innovation, and human flourishing. A popular commentator in both new and traditional media, he is co-founder with Craig Hatkoff and the late Professor Clay Christensen of The Disruptor Foundation whose mission is to advance disruptive innovation theory and its application in societal critical domains. He serves as a consultant to a wide range of foundations, organizations, think tanks, and businesses and is on the leadership team of Coburn Ventures, where he offers uncommon inputs on cultural and societal change to institutional investors across sectors and companies worldwide.

How an Erosion of Trust in the NYC Subway Spells Trouble for Society

September 29, 2014September 16, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Here is a story that is emblematic of so much of what is wrong in our republic. As with many … Continue Reading

9/11: How We Feel Today

August 22, 2019September 11, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

As we observe the 13th anniversary of 9/11, we feel a range of emotions. We feel sad and heartbroken for … Continue Reading

Facing Fear with Love on One Family’s Day of Tragic News

December 13, 2014September 10, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

I walked into the living room of one of our close family friends. Sitting quietly were my friend’s 89-year-old father … Continue Reading

The End of the Gratitude Discount

September 30, 2014September 4, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Do you pray before meals? Do you take a moment before eating to be grateful for the food you are … Continue Reading

Making Every Second Count

September 30, 2014August 27, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Ticktock. Ticktock. Ticktock. Hear that? Those are the seconds of life slipping away we can never have back. As Woody … Continue Reading

In Memory of Leibel

September 30, 2014August 20, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

My teacher, colleague, and friend – Leonard “Leibel” Fein – died this past Thursday at the age of 80. Leibel … Continue Reading

Move Your Body, Free Your Mind

July 22, 2015August 18, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

I love when science confirms, and even deepens, the intuition of an ancient practice. A study conducted by Stanford researchers … Continue Reading

Israeli and Palestinian Women Design New Patterns for Peace

February 23, 2015August 13, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Whatever you feel about the political biases of the 24/7 media, the fact that the only news we see about … Continue Reading

Automated Thanking Machines Give Out More Than Just Money

September 30, 2014August 6, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Last week over 30,000 TD Bank (Toronto Dominion) customers across Canada were surprised and delighted to receive $20 as a … Continue Reading

The Weakness of Power and the Power of Weakness

September 30, 2014August 5, 2014 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

“Nazis, Nazis, Nazis,” said Steve our 40 year-old, charismatic, Australian (by way of a half dozen countries) guide as we … Continue Reading

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