Mysticism

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Explore 1,124 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Kadmon: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

This is a tricky concept, one that's tripped up even seasoned students of Kabbalah. We're diving deep into the nature of the Divine, grappling with ideas about creation, generation...

Moses Beyond the Firmament and Kabbalists

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The answer, as with so many profound questions, lies deep within Jewish tradition, and grapples with some pretty mind-bending concepts, especially when we delve into Kabbalah. But ...

Modim: Ruth at the Dawn of Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Maybe you enthusiastically shouted "Amen!" a few too many times, or perhaps you lingered a little too long on the "Modim" (we give thanks) during the Amidah. Turns out, there's a s...

Hayyim Vital and Creation

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Jewish mystical tradition, specifically Kabbalah, wrestles with this very question. And it takes us to some truly mind-bending places. : if God is eternal, and God is the source of...

Rabbi Elazar and Creation of Merkavah

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

And it's a desire that sometimes leads to conflict, as we see when examining certain debates within Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. In this particular instance, we're divi...

Wisdom of Moses and Adam

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

My dear friend, it all boils down to the core of our faith: the absolute and singular authority of God. Our sages, whose wisdom stretches back to Moses himself, taught us that the ...

Rabbi Shimon and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

It’s a story of intense debate, careful consideration, and a deep commitment to preserving the integrity of Jewish law and thought. It’s a reminder that tradition isn’t static; it’...

Oral Torah and Rambam

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

The Jewish tradition grapples with this very question, and it's a fascinating journey to explore. Now, Rabbi Tzadok ben Yechiel, in the book "Ravid HaZahav," makes a crucial distin...

Before the Fall and Kabbalists

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Specifically, we're looking at how some Kabbalists have tried to depict the Almighty, and the potential pitfalls of using shapes and forms to describe the indescribable. It's a fas...