Praise for Erez Safar
“Safar, whose family has roots in Yemen dating back over 2,000 years, is eager to raise awareness of Judaism’s cultural diversity.”
– Amanda Petrusich, The New York Times
“The constant among Safar’s endeavors is to move his vision of Sephardic culture forward.“
– Tad Hendrickson, Wall Street Journal
“Safar’s been called the “hardest working man in the Jewish music industry,” but in the decade since that particular accolade, he’s branched out into so much more.”
– Madison Margolin, Times of Israel
Praise for Light of the Infinite
“Whether you’re newly curious about Jewish texts or a seasoned talmudist, Light of the Infinite will surprise and delight you. Drawing on a broad range of Jewish sources, Safar weaves seamless lessons of life, love, joy and transcendence. Highly recommended!”
– Salvador Litvak, Accidental Talmudist
“While our culture often exacerbates feelings of inadequacy, stress, competition, and isolation, Erez Safar’s Light of the Infinite offers a welcome illumination of philosophies and practices that calm inner turmoil and cultivate positivity. We are all seeking joy and harmony inside and outside ourselves… this book provides valuable tools to advance that quest.”
-Shepard Fairey, Obey Giant
“For readers who are new to these practices of Judaism, every page will have a new concept they can take with them on their own journey.”
– Brian Fishbach, Jewish Journal
“The authentic spiritual searcher of today won’t compromise on anything less than drinking from a fountain of authenticity. This is precisely what one can find when delving into the treasure of teachings of my dear friend, Erez Safar, who has beautifully provided the manuscript in front of you.”
– Rav Shlomo Katz
“As author Erez Safar points out, ‘Becoming the hero of our own story’ is the essence of Jewish learning. Light of the Infinite is a wonderful new resource for the study of the profound ideas of Judaism. The book is written with passion, depth, and most importantly – joy.”
– Stephen Tobolowsky, actor & author of My Adventures with God
“Our journey is one of perpetual desire to simultaneously be present and to transcend, to know and be known, to love and be loved. Light of the Infinite joins a chorus of light, illumining the way, guiding us on that journey.”
– Zevi Slavin, Seekers of Unity
“These pages are filled with love for G-d, Torah and the Jewish people.”
– David Sacks, Writer & Producer of The Simpsons
“I am grateful to use these texts to help resynchronize my brain and soul to better enjoy my time on this planet. Fortunate are we for this work that brings the light of our ancestors into the palms of our hand and fortunate are these writings to be added to the blockchain of Israelite wisdom.”
– Rabbi Harry Rozenberg, Trippy
“With the healing words of The Arizal, Rebbe Nachman, The Alter Rebbe and others in hand, Erez Safar leads us down the circuitous path of being human, vulnerably laying out the vicissitudes of life. But any descent is for the sake of a subsequent ascent into the depths of the Infinite light that saturates the very issues we encounter along Safar’s textual path. The reader will always come away feeling lighter, breathing calmer, and just a little bit more hopeful.”
– Rav Joey Rosenfeld
“Erez does an elegant job of distilling and synthesizing scripture and commentary, particularly the gematria and the Kabbalistic wisdom, in a deeply accessible way. Reading these pieces every day will enrich anyone’s life, and profoundly increase one’s Jewish knowledge.”
– Adam Mansbach, author of Go the F**k to Sleep
“Safar’s books stress the importance of breaking oppression, helping the needy, and being kind and joyous always.”
– Alan Zeitlin, JNS
This Light of the Infinite book series is a literary, spiritual, and mystical masterpiece. After not being able to put down the first book, The Genesis of Light. The next books continued the flow into the soul through ancient texts, teachers, and wisdom. Another literary work of art that meets the reader on the spiritual, intellectual, and emotional levels, intertwining the mystical and the practical, the past and the present, and the light with the dark. If there are truths, inspirations, and insights you are looking for, you will surely find them in this work. A true gift to humanity.
– Kochava Leah, author of Live with Love
“Our journey is one of perpetual desire to simultaneously be present and to transcend, to know and be known, to love and be loved. Light of the Infinite joins a chorus of light, illumining the way, guiding us on that journey.”
– Zevi Slavin, Seekers of Unity
“I am grateful to use these texts to help resynchronize my brain and soul to better enjoy my time on this planet. Fortunate are we for this work that brings the light of our ancestors into the palms of our hand and fortunate are these writings to be added to the blockchain of Israelite wisdom.”
– Rabbi Harry Rozenberg, Trippy
“This book is a heartfelt work of art. The lessons of light in this book are beautifully written, expressed, and explained.”
– Melissa Drake, author of TrancenDANCE
“Erez told me that one of my lyrics in particular really resonated with him, it’s from my song, Lifted and goes, “when confusion takes a hold of me, then I forget who I am, but I don’t forget whose I am.” This Light of the Infinite book series is a guide to understanding the truth of this statement, highlighting our own inner healing through the spiritual work of unifying with our Creator, never forgetting that we are His and He is ours.”
– Nissim Black
“Safar writes brilliantly in this work of mysticism and spirituality. He finds his stride as our collective “spiritual DJ” — curating the experience and insights in a way that can elevate your soul and intellect. The eclectic style and earnest tone make a good combo for anyone interested in understanding more about the esoteric wisdom of kabbalah.”
– Ben Piven, author of Samaritan Cookbook
“Safar’s books stress the importance of breaking oppression, helping the needy, and being kind and joyous always.”
– Alan Zeitlin, JNS
“So enjoyable to access the wisdom of our forefathers in a way that speaks to us today. Erez manages to be a curator and vehicle for us to digest and internalize the teachings of some of the greatest sages man has known. A must have for those seeking balance, wisdom and a deeper relationship with the power that drives our reality.”
– Avishay Zelmanovich
“All of life’s journeys and lessons that stay with us instinctively made its way in ‘Light of the Infinite’. The feelings and experiences we have that are hard to put into words are done so majestically through Torah, Rabbinic texts, and the Kabballah. Erez is ahead of his time in this work to bring everyday experiences and marry them with Judaism and the love of God. Highly recommended for anyone who needs to reconnect to their Judaic roots, or those who need a fresh perspective. Such a feel-good read!”
– Amazon review of ‘The Genesis of Light’
“The fact that Erez has spent countless hours, every week over the course of nearly 2 years, producing these 5 manuscripts as a dedication to his mother’s memory, shows that he is a living example of the Torah. A person who takes a tragedy and turns it into a blessing is someone who practices what he preaches. We have an idea in Judaism that the source of the content has an influence over the content, and the source of this content is not only stimulating intellectual relevant modern hip ideas that connect us to modern culture and Torah, but it also comes from a pure place from a person with such tremendous intentions to raise his mother’s soul. Highly recommend this to anyone interested in spirituality and mental health.”
– Nili Salem
“In my 2.5 years of learning Daf Yomi, I’ve generally focused on the Pshat – a literal or direct reading of the text of the Talmud. Occasionally the Remez, the allegorical or symbolic level of learning. But I rarely venture into the Sod. I do not actively seek for the secret meaning, the mystical meaning, the Kabbalistic interpretation, for inspiration.
Light of the Infinite reminds me how important it is to explore these further reaches of understanding – regardless of whether I do or do not, at this moment in time, feel a connection to HaShem, or to my spiritual self. All of these aspects together can offer a far greater holistic understanding of the magnificent interlocking facets of Judaism, and the scope of Jewish thought, and Jewish spiritual practice, than what I can gain from only the literal text on the page.
What Erez Safar is doing with “Light of the Infinite” and his dvars is offering an access point to that very feeling of discovery and understanding, in a relatable and illuminating approach. I especially appreciate how Erez juxtaposes quotes from Talmudic sages, Chassidic Rebbes, and noted modern thinkers and leaders with the voices of activists, musicians, and artists – a beautiful merger of art and soul. I think his approach is one that many Jews are looking for, and will connect to in a deep and meaningful way.”
– Miriam Anzovin