Tag: Jewish Mysticism

"Quarried in Air" delves into the enigmatic and influential Jewish text Sefer Yeirah, also known as The Book of Creation, which explores the relationship between language, numbers, and the creation of the universe.
The video provides a historical perspective on Kabbalah by tracing its origins back to the thirteenth century in northern Spain and discussing its ongoing impact on Judaism.
Rabbi Arthur Green, a liberal theologian and scholar of Jewish mysticism, has played a significant role in the development of Neo-Hasidism.
In the article "The Development of Neo-Hasidism: Echoes and Repercussions Part II," Ariel Evan Mayse explores the impact of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel (1907-1972) on contemporary Jewish thought.
Daniel Matt's translation and commentary on the Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, delves into the profound mystical teachings of Jewish mysticism.
The text discusses the material dimension of Hasidism, focusing on the sacred objects and artistic creations associated with the movement.
Gershom Scholem, a renowned Jewish scholar, brought a unique perspective to Jewish mysticism and scholarship, intertwining tradition with modernist ideas.
The text explores the complex relationship between Maimonides and mysticism, challenging the common perception of him as solely a rationalist opposed to mysticism.
In this poetic and philosophical text by Zohar Atkins, a discussion among heavenly ministers reflects on God's actions during a fast day.
Dr. Amir Engel, a lecturer at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, examines the intriguing legacy of Gershom Scholem, a prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism and one of Israel's early public intellectuals.
In a contemplative piece, Elli Fischer discusses the unique practice of celebrating the death of revered rabbinic figures, focusing on the example of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai (Rashbi) and contrasting it with the lesser-known commemoration of Rabbi Hanina ben Teradyon.
Dr. Roni Weinstein from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem discusses how Kabbalah, an ancient form of Jewish mysticism originating in 16th and 17th century Palestine, shaped Jewish orthodoxy for centuries.
Gershom Scholem, a highly influential Israeli intellectual, had a profound impact on a wide range of figures in Israel and abroad due to his work in the history of Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism.
The discussion delves into the significance and interpretations of the Song of Songs in Jewish tradition.
In Edith Brotman's book "Mussar Yoga," a unique combination of the Jewish ethical movement of Mussar and yoga practice is explored, aiming to cultivate ethical character traits through disciplined self-reflection and physical practice.
Georg Mordechai Langer, an overlooked figure in Franz Kafka's life, was a gay Hasidic Hebrew teacher with a deep interest in mysticism and Hebrew literature.
Judaism's complexity arises from its dual founding: first with Abraham in Genesis as a familial covenant based on promises to his descendants, and then with Moses in Exodus, where God gives commandments forming a contractual relationship with all of Israel.
Nelly Sachs, a Jewish poet who escaped the Third Reich and won the Nobel Prize for Literature, underwent a remarkable transformation in her work post-Holocaust.
In 16th-century Safed, Rabbi Moses Hagiz recounts a tale of a Portuguese converso who, influenced by his Christian background, bakes loaves of bread as an offering to God in a mystical twist on the Eucharist.
In her book "The Kabbalistic Culture of Eighteenth-Century Prague," Sharon Flatto revisits the legacy of Ezekiel Landau, the Noda Biyehudah, challenging the notion that he was antagonistic towards Jewish mysticism.
Bob Dylan has long been a divisive figure within Judaism and beyond, with some viewing him as a messianic figure akin to a biblical prophet, while others see him as an escape artist rather than a preacher.