Tag: Kabbalah

"The Rehearsal" is a new HBO show by comedian Nathan Fielder that explores the complexities of reality television and the nature of performance.
"The Books of Jacob" by Olga Tokarczuk is a massive novel about Jacob Frank and his followers, a heretical movement in the 18th century.
In the book "Kabbalah and the Founding of America: The Early Influence of Jewish Thought in the New World" by Brian Ogren, the author argues that Jewish mysticism, specifically Kabbalah, had a significant impact on early American Protestant theology.
"Billion Dollar Loser" by Reeves Wiedeman is a thorough account of the rise and fall of WeWork and its founder Adam Neumann.
Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" has become a global anthem, but its Jewish roots and meaning are often misunderstood.
In this video, R. Joseph Dweck discusses the views of R. Ovadia Yosef on the role of Kabbalah in Halakha (Jewish law).
In this TORAH 101 podcast episode, the host explores the subject of Kabbalah, which is the hidden and mystical parts of the Torah.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Professor Allison Coudert from UC Davis discusses the historical relationship between science and religion, with a special focus on the influence of Kabbalah.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld explores the differences between mysticism and rationalism and the potential roles they can play in our lives.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, social worker and kabbalist Joey Rosenfeld discusses the differences between mysticism and rationalism and their roles in our lives.
The article discusses the exploration of Thoreau's "Walden" with a study partner in Jerusalem, highlighting the parallels between Thoreau's writings and traditional Jewish learning.
In a podcast titled "The Pipe Dreams? Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida discuss various topics, including the need for left-wing parties in Israel to merge before the next election, the potential for a different kind of solidarity to lead to peace in the region, and environmental concerns regarding government policies often influenced by corporate interests.
Harold Bloom, a renowned literary critic, had a profound impact on his students with his intense engagement with poetry and prose, urging them to be transported to the literary sublime.
Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg reflects on the transformative experience of gaining sight through surgery and the newfound appreciation for the literal concept of light.
The Zohar emphasizes encountering the divine in everyday life through relationships with others, contrasting with mystical approaches that seek to transcend reality.
Wallace Berman, a lesser-known yet influential figure in the Beat movement, was a radical collage artist who integrated Hebrew letters into his work without forming recognizable words, creating a mysterious and spiritually charged aura.
"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.
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.
Rav Kook, a prominent Jewish thinker, stands out for his use of spiritual diaries alongside traditional genres like commentary and essays.
The text discusses the unique blend of art and spirituality found at the Rothko Chapel in Houston, created by Mark Rothko and funded by the de Menil family.
Rabbi Bezalel Naor explores the concept of a new Hasidism proposed by Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook, often seen as a precursor to modern Neo-Hasidism.