Kabbalah and Mysticism
Sefer Yetzirah: The Book of Creation
This ancient mystical text introduced many concepts that would be more fully developed by the tradition of Kabbalah.
Running and Returning
The maze-like path of the labyrinth, leading in and out of a sacred center, echoes an ancient kabbalistic idea.
Chabad Messianism
Messianism in Chabad-Lubavitch challenges Jews of all denominations to consider the limits of Jewish theology.
Who Was Rav Nachman of Breslov?
Famous for his sayings, stories and charisma, this Hasidic leader inspired a movement that is still vibrant today.
The Theology of Chabad
The problem of divine withdrawal inspires an alternate view of the universe.
Abraham Abulafia & Ecstatic Kabbalah
One strand of medieval kabbalah focused on achieving a transformative mystical experience.
Shekhinah: The Divine Feminine
This kabbalistic concept has been embraced by Jewish feminists.
Reinterpreting Mysticism and Messianism
Yehuda Liebes has revolutionized our understanding of the Zohar and underscored the relationship between kabbalah and Christianity.