Safed, in northern Israel, was a hub for early Jewish mysticism's thinkers. (PikiWiki Israel)

Kabbalah & Mysticism Quiz

How much do you know about this area of Jewish contemplation and spirituality?

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Jewish mystical teachings about the nature of God and reality have had a profound impact on the development of Judaism. How much do you know about this area of Jewish contemplation and spirituality?

Question 1 of 10
Merkavah mysticism attempts to conceive of God as:
Question 2 of 10
Why is Avraham Berg's Kabbalah Centre organization criticized by many Jewish institutions?
Question 3 of 10
Which of the following famous rabbinic commentators joined a group of mystics in Safed?
Question 4 of 10
According to Luria and his followers, what does tikkun olam represent?
Question 5 of 10
Which of the following kabbalistic thinkers attempted to attain prophecy?
Question 6 of 10
Abraham Abulafia, a 13th-century mystic, was a devoted follower of
Question 7 of 10
Merkavah mystics chose the first chapter of one prophetic book as their textual starting point. Which book was it?
Question 8 of 10
The key concepts of Lurianic kabbalah include
Question 9 of 10
What does Sefer Yetsirah posit about the Hebrew alphabet?
Question 10 of 10
What is Jewish Renewal?
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