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Bringing Kabbalah Down to Earth

Ancient philosophers note that the world we live in, and the things we experience, have two dimensions: the appearance without and the reality within. The...

Is it forbidden to study kabbalah until the age of 40?

Rabbi Shabbatai HaKohen, (a.k.a. The Shach - a 17th century commentator on the Code of Jewish Law) says1 "there are those who say that one should...

The Meaning of Kabbalah

Ooh, KA-BA-LAH... doesn't it tantalize your imagination? If it does, you're not alone -- that's precisely why it's become so popular......

What is Kabbalah?

A. Kabbalah (pronounced Kah-BAH-lah) is a Hebrew word meaning “reception.” Kabbalah is Jewish mysticism, as received by Moses from G-d, by his...

Is it forbidden to study the Zohar?

It is not forbidden to study the Zohar, but since it is a highly complicated study, and requires lots of prerequisites, it's preferable to study it with a...

What is the relationship between the Torah and Mysticism?

They're two parts of one whole: one is the body, the other is the soul.

Who was Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai?

Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai lived about 1800 years ago in the land of Israel, which was then under Roman rule. He was a student of Rabbi Akiba whom he admired...

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