Tag: Jewish Mysticism

In "Giving: The Essential Teaching of the Kabbalah," Rabbi Yehuda Lev Ashlag's insights are presented by Rabbi Avraham Mordechai Gottlieb, focusing on Kabbalistic aspects of giving and human perfection according to Torah.
Aaron Zeitlin delves into his father Hillel Zeitlin's philosophical and theological perspectives on Jewish history, emphasizing the unique national identity and historical mission of the Jewish people.
Israel Bak, a 19th-century printer and pivotal figure in Palestine's history, played a significant role in bringing printing back to the Land of Israel after 250 years.
Shvues is a multifaceted holiday representing the giving of the Torah, the harvest festival, and a pilgrimage holiday.
Eduard Shyfrin, a successful businessman, mathematician, and physicist who later delved into Kabbalah, has surprised everyone at 63 by releasing his debut album, "Upside Down Blues."
British Jewish author Toby Lloyd, in his debut novel "Fervour," integrates elements of Orthodoxy, family dynamics, Holocaust trauma, and Kabbalistic mysticism within a horror narrative.
Tensions have escalated between Israel and Lebanon following a deadly rocket attack on the northern Israeli city of Tzfat.
In this article, the author explores the connections between Jewish mysticism and the use of psychedelics.
In this episode of Jewish History Nerds, Yael and Schwab discuss the world of 18th-century Jewish mysticism through the life of Hillel Ba'al Shem and his manuscript "Sefer HaCheshek."
In 1806, in Ludmir, Ukraine, Hannah Rachel Verbermacher, known as the Maiden of Ludmir, challenged traditional Jewish norms by assuming the role of a Hasidic rabbi despite objections and rumors.
Tu Bishvat, the New Year for Trees, while considered a lesser Jewish festival, has gained significance for its eco-Jewish emphasis and connection to the Land of Israel.
In this personal reflection, the author discusses the crisis of faith brought on by tragic events in Israel.
The author, Zevi Slavin, reflects on the crisis in Israel and its impact on his faith.
The author reflects on his journey in Jewish studies, starting with an interview with Gershom Scholem, who emphasized the need to breathe new life into the field.
This article discusses the connection between Kabbalah, a school of thought in Jewish mysticism, and mental health.
The Sabbatian movement, led by Sabbatai Sevi, who claimed to be the Messiah in 1648, was a significant episode in Jewish history.
Gershom Scholem, an influential figure in the field of Jewish Studies, played a crucial role in pioneering the study of Jewish mysticism and influencing the Zionist movement.
During the pandemic, the author found solace and connection with nature in the mystical Jewish text, Perek Shirah.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses the mystical vision of Zionism as seen through the teachings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook (Rav Kook).
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, host David Bashevkin interviews Bezalel Naor, an expert on Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, about Kook's mystical vision of Zionism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Bezalel Naor discusses Rav Kook's mystical vision of Zionism.
Hanina Hoffman, a young Hollywood horror movie writer, initially hesitated to take on a Jewish-themed project but was motivated by the opportunity to depict Hasidic Jews more sympathetically in mainstream media.
In his book "Fragile Finitude: A Jewish Hermeneutical Theology," Michael Fishbane explores the interaction between life and tradition and argues that interpretation is the lifeblood of religious consciousness.
The shaking of the lulav during Sukkot is a familiar and important ritual, but few people understand the reasons behind the different directions in which the lulav is shaken.
This book discusses the life and work of Yudel Rosenberg, the chief rabbi of Montreal in the early 20th century.