René H. Levy is Professor Emeritus of Pharmaceutics at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, where he served as chair of pharmaceutics for twenty-six years. He recently received a lifetime achievement award for his work on antiepileptic drugs. Levy holds a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Paris, and a PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of California, San Francisco.
He has published hundreds of articles and co-edited several books on pharmacology, including Metabolic Drug Interactions, and Antiepileptic Drugs In 2011, Levy turned his knowledge of neuroscience to the study of why we hate with the publication of his book, Baseless Hatred.
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Jewish Unity in an Age of Sinat Chinam
Jewish Unity: In An Age Of Sinat Chinam delves into the heart of Jewish communal strife, offering a groundbreaking exploration of baseless hatred (Sinat Chinam), the root of Jewish disunity. Levy presents a unique blend of scientific inquiry and psychological insight to dissect the impact of Individual and Group Sinat Chinam on our lives and our relationship with Hashem. Practical solutions and engaging narratives encourage readers to embark on a transformative journey towards empathy, forgiveness, collective action, healing, and unity. Following the success of Levy’s acclaimed work, Baseless Hatred, this treatise is not just a book but a movement towards bridging divides and healing wounds in an age marked by division.
The Keys To A Successful Political Discussion: Five Videos
How do we put an end to the political warfare with our families, friends and neighbors. In these short videos adapted from his new book, Mending America’s Political Divide, Rene Levy introduces us to the four “agreements” that everyone must honor in order to engage in a meaningful political discussion free of each side claiming that the other is unreasonable.