From Central Park to Sinai: How I Found My Jewish Soul

by Roy S. Neuberger

Book Overview

Son of the brilliant founder of a thriving Wall Street investment firm, Roy S. Neuberger was raised in elegant surroundings on Manhattan's Upper East Side, overlooking the splendor of Central Park.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824604318
• ISBN13: 9780824604318
• Release Date: September 2000
• Publisher: Jonathan David Publishers
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

Inspiration That Massages Your Soul

Roy Neuberger's journey to find himself is extremely inspiring. It goes to show you that a man can have all the money in the world,but without a some spiritual guidance, what is he really living for? In some ways his wealthy background was a great hinderance to him. His parents did not give Roy all the proper attention and guidance as the Ethical Cultural Schools merely confused his thinking.Finally after 31 years, a colleague woke him up to the fact that he is a Jew whether he realizes it or not. Mr. Neuberger finally realized that he was not giving his own heritage a chance. Finally he asked to visit a synagogue with a friend and it so happened the Rebbetzin Jungeris was speaking there that night. At that point a chain reaction fo events triggered in Mr. Neuberger's brain that this was answer he was looking for.The rest of the book consists of many powerful miracles based on prayer and faith in G_d. Although many of the stories are repeated from Esther Jungeris' The Committed Life, it is still a pleasure read about people turning their lives around by believing the Power of the Jewish Religion. Judaism encourages its followers to be strong and persist towards acheiving happiness and overcoming obstacles. This book will make you believe in miracles even if you are not Jewish. An inspiration to us all.

Fantastic Voyage in Spirituality

Roy Neuberger takes us on a fantastic spiritual voyage. From the asssimilated and financially upperclass of the social elite of New York to his final destination of serene tranquility in the Jewish religion of his heritage. The heartwarming story makes us realize that with enough honest introspection, we can all make our lives more fulfilling and meaningful. The tale reaffirms the belief that no matter how estranged from Judaism one has strayed the path of return is always available and fulfilling.The book is a must read for those of the Jewish faith as well as to those of any other faith.

You don't have to be Jewish . . .

A Jewish friend of mine recommended this book to me. Although not Jewish myself, I had long wondered about the "hidden" (at least to me) lifestyle of observant Jews. I started out reading the book out of sheer curiosity, but soon I discovered that the writer had a very personal and uplifting story to tell. Anyone of any religion (or none at all) who is interested in modern spirituality and ways to attain it ought to enjoy and be inspired by this book.

From Central Park to Sinai

A warm personal account of the author's search for answers to the most basic questions. Born into a convention and comfortable life, Roy Neuberger discovered that everything was not enough. His strong academic background and inquisitive mind led him through a series of "-ism"s until he returned to that of his forefathers. The reader is drawn into his search. The open, direct, and almost intimate style of the book makes the reader feel more like a participant than an observer. A reader will recognize his own frustrations, and finally share in the author's satisfaction and joy. From Central Park to Sinai is informative, educational and enriching. A great deal of wisdom is included in this small volume. The brief interval required of the reader is richly rewarded.

From Central Park to Sinai

In very warm and personal terms, the author explores the most basic of issues. Born into an extremely convential and sheltered exisitance, he found that everyting was not enough. The reader is inextricably drawn into his quest for direction, meaning and truth. His education and curiosity led him through a series of "-ism"s until he returned the that of his forefathers. The breadth of search and the sincerity of his effort make the book as informative and enlightening as it is touching and involving. Reading it was both delightful and rewarding.