Binah: David Brooks on the quest for a moral life

By David Kwan

Published December 16, 2021 at 10:59 AM PST

New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks talks about moving from material gain to spiritual satisfaction, to focus on building character rather than attaining status.

His book is, The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life.

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David Kwan

David Kwan is the editor and producer of Binah, featuring remarkable artists and thinkers who’ve come to speak at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco as part of their Arts & Ideas program.

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Binah: David Brooks on the quest for a moral life

New York Times op-ed columnist David Brooks talks about moving from material gain to spiritual satisfaction, to focus on building character rather than attaining status.

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