Tag: Mysticism

The video discusses the significance of Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday commemorated with bonfires and dancing, emphasizing themes of unity and mysticism.
This article discusses a Facebook exchange between individuals representing the charedi and dati-leumi (Zionist-religious) perspectives on Torah and avodas Hashem (service to God).
The author discusses the radical halachic difference between rationalists and mystics regarding the mitzvah of shiluach ha-kein, which appears in this week's Torah reading.
This essay explores the origin of prayers in the Siddur (Jewish prayer book).
Diana Lobel's book, "Moses and Abraham Maimonides: Encountering the Divine," offers a nuanced comparison of the religious and philosophical beliefs of Moses and his son Abraham Maimonides.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, philosophy professor and author Samuel Lebens discusses the intersection of Judaism, analytic philosophy, and mysticism.
Samuel Lebens is a philosophy professor and author who explores the intersection of Judaism, analytic philosophy, and mysticism.
The article discusses the intersection of psychedelics and Judaism, particularly in the context of Purim celebrations in Jerusalem.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, writer and researcher Eli Rubin discusses the relationship between mysticism and social action in Judaism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rav Moshe Weinberger discusses the role of mysticism in modern-day Judaism.
In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dr. Ora Wiskind, a professor and author, shares her personal and academic journey, and discusses her approach to mysticism.
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 phenomenon of Modern Orthodox teenagers leaving halakhic observance, attributing it not to mere rebellion but to a rationalist perspective that challenges the truth claims of Jewish law.
In the excerpted letters, two main discussions are encapsulated.
In examining the beliefs and practices of Modern Orthodox Jews, there is a discussion around their comfort level with mysticism and anthropomorphism in Judaism.