Bio:
Right Worshipful Brother Adam Goldman is the Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Washington, D.C. (GLDC) and former Grand Orator of the same. He also currently serves as Celebrant of the Masonic Rosicrucians of Washington, D.C., and Vice President of D.C.’s National Sojourners for Masonic Veterans. RWB Goldman is currently the Senior Warden of America’s first and only Lodge to work the Craft Degrees of the Rectified Scottish Rite, or RER/RSR. He is a Past Master of Harmony Lodge No. 17 and Past Venerable Master of the Scottish Rite’s Mithras Lodge of Perfection. Additionally, he is active in several other groups that focus on the Western Esoteric Tradition.
A few of RWB Goldman’s Masonic research interests include Qabalah & Magick • Astrology & Tarot • Symbology & Alchemy • Gematria & Numerology • Gnostic Philosophy & Anthropology • Rosicrucianism & Martinism • Linguistics & Comparative Mythology • Masonic Demographics.
RWB Goldman also contributes articles for various Masonic & Rosicrucian platforms and is a real “traveling man.” In the last several years alone, he has led international group tours to England, Iceland, Haiti, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic. Most recently, he has been conducting “hidden-in-plain-sight” walking tours to reveal the secret symbols along Washington D.C.’s National Mall, France’s Champs Elysée, and Israel’s Old City of Jerusalem. RWB Goldman speaks numerous languages and is a US Army Veteran.
Prepared Topics:
The Hiram with a Thousand Faces – 6o Minutes
An ethnolinguistic examination of the nuanced language used in Masonic ritual to determine its possible/probable origins—from the perspective of Comparative Mythology—with the goal of determining if Hiram Abif is one of Joseph Campbell’s “Heroes With a Thousand Faces.”
Astrotheology & Freemasonry – 60 Minutes
A brief overview of “Traditional” Astrological concepts to reveal how they have been concealed within the allegories, symbols and Officers of the Masonic degrees—including the true identities of the Ruffians. Note: this lecture has several variations specific to the Scottish & York Rites.
The Feasts of the Holy Saints John & Freemasonry’s “Dark North” – 30-60 Minutes
This presentation for Table Lodges unearths the Astrotheological and Gnostic significance behind the Holy Saints John and how they have been lurking on the fringes of Freemasonry’s “Dark North,” all along.
Hellenistic Astrology of the Quadrivium – 30-60 MinutesThis lecture explores the origins of Contemporary Astrology and provides learners with an overview of the key concepts necessary to erect Charts of their own—including Houses/House Systems, Zodiacal Signs, Aspects, Dignities, &c.—and their relationship to Hermeticism and the Aristotelian Elements.
Occult Symbols of Freemasonry, Part I – 60-90 Minutes
Revelations about the Lunar/Sacred Feminine aspects of Freemasonry and, specifically, the hidden meanings behind the Virgin Weeping, the martyred daughters of St. Sophia, and the Ashlar/Cornerstone.
Occult Symbols of Freemasonry, Part II – 60-90 Minutes
Revelations about the Solar/Masculine aspects of Freemasonry and its connection to the Osirian Mysteries of Ancient Egypt, Smithing Gods—and possible origins of the Masonic Apron.
Sex Magick & Freemasonry, Hidden Connections – 60 Minutes
A Tantric and Qabalistic exposé of the secret meanings behind numerous symbols of the Craft—and possible reasons for their inclusion in Masonic ritual. Note: this lecture has several variations specific to the Scottish & York Rites.
Hermetic Teachings of Freemasonry – 60 MinutesComparisons of select aspects of the Corpus Hermeticum to Masonic Ritual/Teachings and, more generally, to the Hiramic legend itself. Note: this lecture has variations specific to the Scottish Rite.
Hidden Connections Betwixt Jack the Ripper & the Murder of the G.M. Hiram Abiff – 60 minutes
Comparisons between “the Ripper’s” Whitechapel murders and the slaying of our own Grand Master by the Ruffians—”the men that will not be blamed for nothing.” Note: this lecture has variations specific to the Scottish Rite.
Tzimtzum & the Creation of the Universe – 60 Minutes
Examination of the point-within-a-circle, or “Circumpunct,” and its connections to the Lurianic Kabbalist teachings of Tzimtzum (meaning “contraction” or “withdrawal,” pronounced TSIM-tsoom)—which discussed what the Great Architect was doing—the day before Creation.
Astronomical & Astrological Origins of the Laudable Fraternity of the Most Honorable Order of the Rosy Cross – 30-60 Minutes
Exploration of Freemasonry’s surprising ties to the original 17th century Rosicrucians, and the evidence that those connections have been lurking in the Astrological record, all along.
Hermetic Secrets of the District of Columbia – 45-60 Minutes
Analysis of the origins, signs and symbols occulted in the District of “Columbia’s” dark history—and her connections to the Goddess archetypes of the ancient world, the Vatican, Society of Jesus—and European monuments, such as Stonehenge.
Practical Masonic Meditations – 90-120 Minutes
Exploration of the Masonic ritual through guided meditations. In this unique presentation, participants will re-live and re-interpret their Masonic experiences through powerful visualization techniques. This presentation will provide each Brother with a simple and repeatable process consisting of silent introspection, written reflection and verbal dialogue with others.
Hidden-in-Plain-Sight Walking Tours – 2 Hours Minimum
In-person walking tours, in the city of your choice, with detailed discussion of the Astrological, Mythological, Alchemical and Qabalistic meanings behind the symbols which are Hidden-in-Plain-Sight.
Travel information: RWB Goldman is flexible on travel and is happy to discuss options, when contacted
Website:
WB Goldman can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPzm4hKz8FjJU1DPBODe39g