Articles related to "Jewish Mysticism"



Chicago Tribune on Kabbalah
A recent Chicago Tribune article documented Kabbalah's rising popularity and controversy, and offered room for clarifying some common Kabbalah misrepresentations.
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Kabbalah
Modern culture and a rising popularity of Kabblah amongst celebrities have made Kabbalah appear to be something it is not.
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Lag Beomer & Rebbi Shimon
Jewish Mysticism started with Rebbi Shimon Bar Yochie whom passed away on the 33rd day of the Omer. What is it all about?
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The Biblical Myth of Demon Lilith
Examining what the myth of the first woman in Creation can teach us about attitudes toward women at the time and how it may demonstrate that feminism has biblical roots.
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Golem and Gollums
a short outline tracing the story of golem to gollum
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What is Jewish Meditation and the Kabbalah?
Jewish Meditation is a way to achieve peace of mind and acquire spiritual enlightenment.
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Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of Life?
When approaching the study of Kabbalah, begin with the end in mind. Here is an extensive list of reasons people are drawn to the Jewish Mysticism known as the Kabbalah.
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Basic Kabbalah Overview for Beginner Students
The enormous body of wisdom known as the Kabbalah can be intimidating at first. Here is one approach to studying the Kabbalah that helps simplify it for the beginner.
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Alphabets Part 1: Hebrew
Seshat offers fascinating facts about the Hebrew Alphabet in Part 1 of the Alphabet series which profiles the beauty of a variety of alphabets as both visual and communication tools.
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Field Guide to Luck by Alys R. Yablon
Chinese astrology, Lakshmi, and red string... Alys R. Yablon presents over one hundred symbols, practices, and beliefs related to luck from around the world.
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Jewish History Simplified
Jacob Neusner explains the history of Judaism from the first covenant to modern times, separating it into periods that can be more easily understood.
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The Counting of the Omer
The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.
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What is the Path to God?
Each religion approaches the divine in a unique way. Here are ten universal paths practiced by devotees to find God and connect with the higher self.
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Pilgrimage, Retreats, and Sojourns
Seniors on the move, let's talk of pilgrimages, retreats, and sojourns. . .
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The Power of a Name
There is a certain mysticism that has always been associated with names. Today, although we rarely consider the magical qualities of names, naming remains a largely intuitive and mystical process.
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Cultural Journeys--The Retreat
Pilgrimage and vision quest are two types of cultural journeys, or quests. A third type is the retreat...
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The Visionary Prophet
Very few details of Ezekiel's life are known . . .
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Sociological Functions of Magick
In the first article we examined the roots of these two movements, we will now look at the possible wider socio-biological effects of their practices
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Reading Study Guide for Night by Elie Weisel
This comprehensive study guide will help students study for a reading comprehension test on Night by Elie Weisel, including vocabulary, literary elements, and plot.
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