Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Quotes

Poland, Rabbi
August 28, 1924 – July, 3, 2014.

Meshullam Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (28 August 1924 – 3 July 2014), commonly called "Reb Zalman" (full Hebrew name: Meshullam Zalman Hiyya ben Chaya Gittel veShlomo HaCohen), was one of the founders of the Jewish Renewal movement and an innovator in ecumenical dialogue.

Also known as Teacher

Dialogue does not happen when we are adversaries.

Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
Find your major flaw. There lies your glory.

Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
- Lies

Do not exalt any path above god. There are many paths that lead to god. So people are capable of finding and following the ways that suit them, provided they do not stand still.

Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
- People
- God
- Path
When God saw that people, instead of turning to God, were turning to the medicine cabinet, God made himself available in the medicine cabinet.

Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
- People
- God
The mind is like tofu. By itself, it has no taste. Everything depends on the flavor of the marinade it steeps in.

Zalman Schachter-Shalomi
- Mind