Kabbalah and Mysticism

This ancient mystical text introduced many concepts that would be more fully developed by the tradition of Kabbalah.

The maze-like path of the labyrinth, leading in and out of a sacred center, echoes an ancient kabbalistic idea.

Messianism in Chabad-Lubavitch challenges Jews of all denominations to consider the limits of Jewish theology.

A Hasidic spiritual leader believed to maintain a channel to God.

Founder of the Chabad school of Hasidism.

Famous for his sayings, stories and charisma, this Hasidic leader inspired a movement that is still vibrant today.

The problem of divine withdrawal inspires an alternate view of the universe.

One strand of medieval kabbalah focused on achieving a transformative mystical experience.

This kabbalistic concept has been embraced by Jewish feminists.

Yehuda Liebes has revolutionized our understanding of the Zohar and underscored the relationship between kabbalah and Christianity.