Mysticism

An early group of Jewish mystics conceived of the Hebrew alphabet as the building blocks of creation.

The 15th of Shvat is a call to share our wealth.

The Jewish mystics created the Tu Bishvat seder.

Isaac Luria's theory of creation.

Influential kabbalists like Rabbi Azriel and Jacob ben Sheshet were, at times, criticized for their work.

In the Talmud and midrash, visions of the Divine Throne are achieved by studying the Torah.

Hasidism spread mystical ideas to the masses of East-European Jewry.

Scholars disagree over whether Heikhalot texts are chronicles of mystical adventures or literary creations.

Though Hasidism is not a homogenous philosophy, there are certain ideas common to its many subgroups.

Jewish mysticism takes hold.

Moshe Idel's critique of Gershom Scholem.

The first chapter of the biblical book of Ezekiel served as the textual starting point for the merkavah mystics—and hints at an image of God.