Religious Innovation Thought Leader & Seventh-Generation Rabbi; Author of "Yearnings"; President Emeritus at Clal; Co-Founder of The Disruptor Foundation
Rabbi Irwin Kula Biography
Rabbi Irwin Kula is a seventh-generation rabbi recognized for his work at the intersection of faith, innovation, and human flourishing. Kula earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from Columbia University and a Master of Arts in rabbinics, along with rabbinic ordination, from The Jewish Theological Seminary of America. As president emeritus of Clal – The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, he has contributed to the dialogue on religion, spirituality, and social innovation.
Kula is the author of "Yearnings: Embracing the Sacred Messiness of Life," which received a Books for a Better Life Award and was selected as one of the "10 Best Spiritual Books." He is co-editor of "The Book of Jewish Sacred Practices: CLAL's Guide to Everyday & Holiday Rituals and Blessings." His work has been featured in the public television special "The Hidden Wisdom of Our Yearnings" and the film "Time for a New God." Kula hosted the thirteen-week special "Simple Wisdom with Irwin Kula" on Public Broadcasting Service and has appeared regularly on The Today Show. He has also co-hosted "Hirschfield and Kula: Intelligent Talk Radio."
Kula has been recognized in Newsweek's list of "Top 50 Rabbis in America" and named among the leaders shaping the American spiritual landscape by Fast Company and PBS's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly. He received the Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award for his contributions to interfaith dialogue and community building.
As a thought leader in religious innovation and spirituality, Kula has collaborated with global leaders and organizations to advance disruptive innovation theory and its application in critical societal domains. He is co-founder of The Disruptor Foundation and serves as executive editor of The Wisdom Daily, a platform for political and spiritual commentary. Kula consults for foundations, organizations, think tanks, and businesses, and is part of the leadership team at Coburn Ventures, advising institutional investors on cultural and societal change. His work spans writing, media, film, and theater, including the play "The Gospel of Jerry," and he continues to contribute to conversations on spirituality, purpose, and societal transformation.
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