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.

Yom Kippur: The Truth About One’s Truths

September 22, 2015September 13, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Yom Kippur is the most sacred day in the Jewish calendar. Simply put, it is a day-long exercise in Reality … Continue Reading

Remembering 9/11

September 13, 2024September 11, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

I live in New York City. Two friends, including someone at whose wedding I had recently been the rabbi, died … Continue Reading

The Reward of Regret: Why Looking Back Can Actually Help Us Look Forward

September 30, 2014September 11, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Thank God for regret. Yes, that is right. Regret has become one of my most important sources of wisdom. Though, … Continue Reading

Not Just Now: Being Smart About ‘Present Shock’

April 24, 2015September 9, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

If you’re like me, your smartphone has become your boss. More than I care to admit, I am barraged by … Continue Reading

The Blessing of Desire

September 30, 2014September 3, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

One of the keys to a flourishing life is to understand how our desires work. The strange thing about our … Continue Reading

Rosh Hashanah: A Spiritual Wake Up Call

September 30, 2014September 3, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

In this video, Rabbi Irwin Kula talks about the significance of Rosh Hashanah; the Shofar calls out to each of … Continue Reading

Overcoming Pessimism – How Do Things Get Better?

February 23, 2015September 2, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Rabbi Irwin Kula speaks with Rev. Welton Gaddy about how to break out of a pessimistic mindset, and why we … Continue Reading

Attitude Adjustment: Bringing Positivity to the Workplace

September 30, 2014September 2, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

What is your attitude towards work? This isn’t a trivial question, as how we approach our work is often the … Continue Reading

What’s To Be Learned from ‘Leaning In’?

April 27, 2015September 1, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg created an expected firestorm of national … Continue Reading

Whose Children Are They Anyway?

September 30, 2014September 1, 2013 by Rabbi Irwin Kula

“It’s 11 o’clock. Do you know where your children are?” It sounds quaint by today standards; my 21-year-old came home … Continue Reading

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