"Paradise Lost: Jewish Views of The Afterlife" featuring Rabbi Frank Muller

Rabbi Frank Muller is Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Ohev Beth Sholom, having been the spiritual leader of the temple from 1995-2020. He is currently Rabbinic Scholar at Temple Shalom in Naples, FL, where he teaches classes in their Lifelong Learning program, and collaborates with the Cantor in a variety of musical capacities. Rabbi Muller also serves the Hebrew Congregation of Chautauqua, leading Shabbat services  for the past 19 summers. Rabbi Muller has embarked on a new career serving as clergy on cruise ships, and is on the board of the Men’s Cultural Alliance, an arm of the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples which oversees cultural, educational and recreational programs and activities for its members. He is also a member of the Alta Rockers, a minyan of Jewish guys who play guitar and perform benefit concerts in the Jewish and general community of Naples. Rabbi Muller and his wife Darlene, who is also very active in Jewish life in Naples, will always have a special place in their hearts for the Jewish community of Youngstown. 

Many Jews are unaware that Judaism supports one of the most uplifting beliefs in all of religion, namely, that this life is not all there is. For over 2000 years, Jewish sages, Rabbis, philosophers and theologians have pondered what an afterlife might look like and how one might gain entry to the Olam Haba, the World to Come. Speculation has run the gamut, from resurrection of the body to immortality of the soul, from reincarnation to more natural ways to achieve immortality, such as living on in the memory of our descendants and the good deeds we do during our lifetime. We will consider the plausibility of these different approaches and the value these beliefs may have for our present lives.

Monday, August 11 | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.