Mysticism
Mystical Explanations for the Existence of Evil
According to the kabbalists, evil is a bi-product of the relationship between humans and the sefirot, God's manifested attributes.
The Amulet: A Jewish Charm
Belief in the power of amulets persisted widely among Jews for many centuries, and still exists in some communities today.
Maharal of Prague
An original Jewish thinker, influential far beyond the golem he created.
Kabbalah & Jewish Prayer
By adding new hymns, prayers, and meditations, medieval Jewish mystics reframed Jewish worship in their own esoteric terms.
Jewish Mysticism’s Origins
Origins of Jewish Mysticism. Kabbalah and Mysticism. Jewish Spirituality and the Divine World. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.
Mysticism in Modern Times
Modern Jewish Mysticism. Kabbalah and Mysticism. Jewish Spirituality and the Divine World. Jewish Ideas and Beliefs.
The Mystics of Safed
Joseph Caro and Moses Cordovero, icons of Safed mysticism, elaborated on the teachings of the Zohar.
Gershom Scholem & the Study of Mysticism
The academic study of Jewish mysticism was established by a single, ground-breaking scholar.
The Shechinah: A Supernal Mother
A Kabbalistic interpretation of the suffering of the Jews in Egypt and their ultimate redemption.
Judaism and Numbers
The Jewish numerology tradition, known as gematria, values some numbers more than others.