Mysticism

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Explore 1,464 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Knowing God

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

It doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of existence. And in Da'at Tevunot, a text exploring divine wisdom, we find a fascinating idea about the nature of lack, of absence, and it...

Foundations of Belief

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

The mystical texts of Judaism grapple with this question, diving deep into the very source of creation. One such text, Da’at Tevunot, offers a profound insight into the Divine inte...

He Remembered

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

According to Da'at Tevunot, a key text in Jewish thought, the story starts with God, who is, of course, entirely good. But how does a world filled with both good and, well, not-so-...

Path of Discernment

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

Well, in Da'at Tevunot, a profound exploration of Jewish thought, we delve into precisely that. And it all starts with understanding the existence of humankind itself, and how it r...

Hidden Wisdom of David

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

It's not about feeling insignificant, but about understanding how incredibly vital that "cog" actually is. Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, suggests that it was ac...

The Tree of Life and Chochma

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

A map, if you will, designed to make the ascent a little less daunting. We're talking about the Sefer Derech Etz Chaim. Now, the name itself gives us a clue. Sefer simply means "bo...

The Tree of Life (Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:2)

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Jewish mystical tradition suggests that feeling isn't just wishful thinking. It’s a glimpse of the incredible capacity we humans possess. The Derech Etz Chayim, "The Way of the Tre...

The Tree of Life (Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:6)

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

King Solomon, wisest of all men, tells us in Proverbs (Mishlei 6:23): "...and The Torah is a light." Not just wisdom like light, but literally light. A real, tangible light, shinin...

Torah and Creation (Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:7)

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

It’s more than just parchment and ink. It’s a conduit, a channel. The Zohar, that cornerstone of Kabbalistic thought, already touched on this when discussing the Hebrew alphabet. A...