Avid writer who encourages you to think

Bob has a passion for using the written word to help inspire people to grow.

Chabad.org

Bob Barocas has written for Chabad.org. He loves discussing character development and how we can enhance our relationship with God and each other.

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The Times of Israel Blog

Bob is also a blogger for The Times of Israel where he shares deep messages regarding Jewish philosophy, the holidays, fast days, and contemporary topics.

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Bob’s new book, Legacy of Light, is now available!

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Packed with growth-oriented messages that will deepen the reader’s appreciation of Torah, and drawing upon an impressive array of sources from the classic Torah commentaries to current-day masters of mussar and hashkafa, Legacy of Light illuminates the Chumash in a way that will leave the reader feeling uplifted, more knowledgeable, and motivated to become greater.

Bob Barocas (Rachmiel David) studied at Machon Yaakov in Jerusalem under Rav Beryl Gershenfeld and continued his learning at the Edison Chabura in Highland Park, New Jersey. These foundational years shaped his Slobodka-style hashkafa and love for mussar. Whether delving into a sugya in Shas or a perush on Chumash, Mr. Barocas strives to unearth deeply inspiring and life-altering messages in everything he learns and passionately share them with others. Mr. Barocas lives in Highland Park, New Jersey with his wife and children.

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Inspiring. Uplifting. Relevant.

“I learned much from reading this masterpiece . . . extremely inspiring and motivational.”
–Rabbi Zev Leff

“This work presents Torah ideas in an original way, and relates them to the practical world of our lives. The author is to be commended for his thought-provoking and accessible style and his ability to show how every facet of Torah is relevant to every generation.”
–Rabbi Akiva Tatz, M.D.

“One can see Beracha by Barocas.”
–Rabbi Dovid Cohen

“The many years of meticulous care Bob has invested in this excellent book are evident to all who read and learn it.”
–Rabbi Menachem Goldberger

“I greatly appreciate and resonate with the title . . . Hopefully your sefer will be a noble addition to that exalted tradition of helping people use light/Torah to understand reality in a more profound and inspirational manner.”
–Rabbi Beryl Gershenfeld