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Jay Michaelson is an award-winning journalist, meditation teacher, podcast host, and author of ten books.

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      Enlightenment by Trial and ErrorTen years on the Slippery Slopes of Jewish Spirtuality, Postmodern Buddhism, and Other Mystical Heresies
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December 6, 2022

New Books Network Podcast: The Heresy of Jacob Frank

Dr. Michaelson talks with Professor Schneur Zalman Newfield about "The Heresy of Jacob Frank: From Jewish Messianism to Esoteric Myth."

November 23, 2022

Evolve Podcast: Why an 18th Century Opponent of Rabbinic Authority Matters Today

Jay Michaelson spent 20 years researching Jacob Frank for his new book, "The Heresy of Jacob Frank: From Jewish Messianism to Esoteric Myth." Here he joins the Evolve Podcast from Reconstructing Judaism and explains why Frank’s radical philosophy may have been a precursor to how many non-Orthodox Jews relate to tradition today.

Recent Articles

  • There Are Lots of Jews in Hollywood. Let a Rabbi Explain Why

    Dec 11th, 2022 in Rolling Stone

  • It Looks Like the Supreme Court Will Not Blow Up Our Democracy (for Now)

    Dec 7th, 2022 in New York Magazine

  • Supreme Court Poised to Chip Away at Same-Sex Marriage

    Dec 6th, 2022 in Daily Beast

  • Thanksgiving and Enoughness

    Nov 17th, 2022 in 10% Happier

  • Democrats Didn’t Get Trounced. What Happens Now?

    Nov 10th, 2022 in Rolling Stone

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I'm delighted to share that my latest book, "The H I'm delighted to share that my latest book, "The Heresy of Jacob Frank," has won the National Jewish Book Award for scholarship. Thank you to @jewishbookcouncil and to everyone who has supported this work along the way.
How has Ron DeSantis's "Anti-Woke" campaign affect How has Ron DeSantis's "Anti-Woke" campaign affected real people on campus? I talked to students and faculty at University of Central Florida and here's what they said. (Link in bio or at rollingstone.com now) @rollingstone
Still resonating with the five-day silent meditati Still resonating with the five-day silent meditation retreat I co-led last week. Deeply healing for me personally and for many others. Apt words here from @gabormatemd
I've been focused on self-care for the last few we I've been focused on self-care for the last few weeks but wanted to share this recent podcast episode from "The One Fierce Heart" on depth in spiritual practice. Link in bio or, ya know, wherever you get your podcasts.
In which I, a rabbi, acknowledge that there are a In which I, a rabbi, acknowledge that there are a lot of Jewish people in the entertainment industry -- and explain some of the historical reasons why. 

Currently the front page of @rollingstone online, which is exciting. Link in bio as well.
It's the first snowfall of the year where I live. It's the first snowfall of the year where I live. A moment of silence, sound, emptiness, fullness. #allenginsberg
Department of Low Expectations. My latest for @nym Department of Low Expectations. My latest for @nymag on today's Supreme Court case. link in bio
The #jacobfrank media blitz continues! Very happy The #jacobfrank media blitz continues! Very happy to join the @newbooksnetwork podcast to talk about The Heresy of Jacob Frank. Link in bio... and "available wherever you get your podcasts."
I don't offer much #parenting advice or #parenting I don't offer much #parenting advice or #parentingtips here, but this bit resonated for me.
The problem with close constitutional cases is tha The problem with close constitutional cases is that they don't get interpreted closely. This one, about a web designer refusing to build wedding websites for gay couples, is a good example. @thedailybeast link in bio.
With #thanksgiving approaching, I've been working With #thanksgiving approaching, I've been working with one word: "Enoughness." Up now at tenpercent.com/newsletter or link in bio. @tenpercenthappier
Finding the space for non-doing in the midst of a Finding the space for non-doing in the midst of a lot of doing has been my path for the last several years at least. Thanks @zenjuearthlynmanuel
Truly a joy to talk #jacobfrank , #heresy , and co Truly a joy to talk #jacobfrank , #heresy , and contemporary #spirituality on the Evolve Podcast from @reconstructingjudaism . Available, as they say, "wherever you get your podcasts."
Bringing Nonduality to New Jersey! Looking forward Bringing Nonduality to New Jersey! Looking forward to this Shabbate evening conversation with Rabbi Dan Ehrenkrantz about his new book and the possibility of nondual consciousness. Tomorrow night in Montclair - details at bnaikeshet.org .
There are experiences that feel redemptive, someti There are experiences that feel redemptive, sometimes. But the reification of that feeling into 'Redemption,' and the projection of it into some future, is not part of my belief system. I suppose this can sound pessimistic or dour, but to me it opens the door to an honest valuing of what's real and meaningful to us. Non-redemption is redemptive.
I empathize with the sense of despair and futility I empathize with the sense of despair and futility that many folks are feeling about politics right now, especially folks who aren't connected to politics in a direct way. So, I did my best in this article to make the case for why it's so important to vote this year -- starting with my own family being at risk. In @rollingstone , link in bio.
Celebrating the publication of the second, much-re Celebrating the publication of the second, much-revised edition of The Queer Bible Commentary, edited by Mona West and Robert E. Shore-Goss. I'm proud to have contributed the chapter on Exodus. 

Please consider adding this book to your bookshelf -- link in bio.
I'm firmly in middle age, but I've noticed this al I'm firmly in middle age, but I've noticed this already, both in who notices me, and whom I notice as well. Thank you #ursulaleguin . #beauty
In my continuing quest to write pieces that only a In my continuing quest to write pieces that only a very small number of people will enjoy, but those few people will enjoy a great deal, here's a personal essay on why I decided to spend years of my life researching Jacob Frank, a person almost no one has heard of. Link in bio. @rrc_edu #jacobfrank
I love autumn... and yet, at this time of year, I I love autumn... and yet, at this time of year, I want to paste the leaves back onto the trees. (Read the essay at tenpercent.com/newsletter or at the link in bio) #autumn #autumnvibes
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