Yehuda Berg

Yehuda Berg, born in Jerusalem in 1972, was an American author and former teacher of Kabbalah. He served as co-director of the Kabbalah Centre, an organization founded by his parents, Philip and Karen Berg, until May 2014. During his tenure, Berg was an active international speaker and penned several books exploring Kabbalistic themes.

His writings, including "The Power of Kabbalah" and "The 72 Names of God," achieved international bestseller status. However, Berg withdrew from the Kabbalah Centre following accusations of drug abuse and sexual assault. In 2014, a lawsuit was filed against him alleging sexual assault, which resulted in a jury finding him liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress and ordering him to pay $135,000. The Kabbalah Centre was also found negligent in its supervision and ordered to pay $42,500. Despite these events, Berg was recognized in 2007 by Newsweek as one of America's Top 50 Rabbis.

Yehuda Berg was known as an author and former teacher of Kabbalah. He co-directed the Kabbalah Centre, an organization established by his parents, which focused on disseminating Kabbalistic teachings. Berg authored numerous books that explored various aspects of Kabbalah, aiming to make its principles accessible to a wider audience. His works often focused on the practical application of Kabbalistic concepts for personal transformation and spiritual growth. Some of his notable books include "The Power of Kabbalah" and "The 72 Names of God: Technology for the Soul," both of which gained significant recognition and became international bestsellers, indicating a considerable reach for his interpretations of these esoteric traditions.

As a co-director of the Kabbalah Centre, Yehuda Berg played a significant role in the organization's operations and outreach until May 2014. He was instrumental in promoting the Centre's teachings internationally through speaking engagements and his published works. His leadership position placed him at the forefront of the organization's public face. However, his tenure concluded following serious accusations, including drug abuse and sexual assault allegations. These claims led to his withdrawal from the organization, marking a significant turning point in his public and professional life.

In 2014, Yehuda Berg faced legal action stemming from allegations of sexual assault made by a former student. The lawsuit detailed claims that Berg had offered alcohol and Vicodin before making unwanted sexual advances. A jury in a Los Angeles Superior Court later found Berg liable for intentional infliction of emotional distress, awarding $135,000 in damages, which included punitive measures. The Kabbalah Centre itself was also implicated, found negligent in its supervision of Berg, who was a co-director at the time of the alleged incident, and ordered to pay $42,500.