I’d say Oren’s wisdom is written in the star, but that wouldn’t be profound enough. No one is more empathetic, thoughtful, or kind than Oren. The profundity of his work lies not only in the depth of his knowledge, but in the simple, radical act of listening. Few people I’ve ever met, let alone worked with, possess such an intrinsic understanding of human nature. He has the rare ability to ask exactly the right question, and compassion to call out the truth and let go of what no longer serves, even if it’s something he once believed. We live in a world that feels off-kilter, and Oren brings balance. Beyond the binary of society’s delusions, there sits Oren; smiling warmly, speaking patiently. I believe wisdom is born from the fusion of intellect and compassion, catalyzed by experience. If that is indeed the case, Oren may be the wisest of them all. His life, fascinating and full of profound experience, spans the national, the scientific, and the spiritual. It’s given him a rare perspective. Through our countless conversations, I’ve had revelation after revelation. He always knows what to say, and exactly how to say it. Even in silence, he sees you. Even out of sight (and we’ve worked over the phone more than once), he still hears you. A centerpiece of any library—come listen to Oren. Or, in Oren’s immortal words— “Listen to kiddo.”