Discovering Jewish Kabbalah
Level Beginner
Step into the mystical heart of Judaism with Discovering Jewish Kabbalah—a guided journey into one of the most profound and influential traditions in Jewish thought. Designed especially for beginners, this course explores the spiritual secrets of Kabbalah—a path of divine connection, inner refinement, and cosmic understanding.
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What You Will Learn
- The historical origins and development of Jewish Kabbalah
- Key mystical concepts such as the Sefirot, Shekhinah, and Tsimtsum
- The spiritual symbolism of Hebrew letters, numbers, and sacred names
- Kabbalistic views on creation, evil, the soul, the Messiah, and redemption
- How Kabbalah influenced Christian mysticism, Hasidism, and modern spirituality
- The role of music, meditation, fasting, and joy in mystical practice
- How Kabbalistic teachings can inspire deeper spiritual insight today
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- Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 2:55pm | GMT+-5
- Tue, Aug 18, 7:00pm - 7:55pm | GMT+-5
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Discovering Jewish Kabbalah
You will study foundational texts such as the Zohar and the Bahir, encounter core concepts like the Sefirot, Tikkun Olam, and the Tree of Life, and uncover their meaning in both ancient and modern contexts. You will explore how Kabbalah explains the structure of the universe, the role of humanity, and the interplay of light and darkness. You will also examine Kabbalistic perspectives on the Messiah, the nature of the soul, reincarnation, and the divine feminine.
No prior knowledge is required—just a willingness to dive deep into one of the most beautiful and mysterious aspects of Jewish tradition.
Syllabus Summary
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1. What is Kabbalah?
Introduces Jewish mysticism, its historical roots, and core themes of divine connection and spiritual insight.
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2. The Light and Darkness of the World
Explores Kabbalistic perspectives on Creation, focusing on the interplay of divine light and cosmic darkness.
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3. Can Christians Do It, Too?
Examines Christian Kabbalah, its development, and its relationship to Jewish mystical traditions.
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4. The "Magic" of Hebrew Numbers
Investigates the mystical significance of Hebrew letter-numbers and the practice of gematria.
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5. The Number of the Name
Examines the numerical meaning of God’s Name, linked to unity and love, and 666 as the Beast’s number.
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6. YHWH the King
Explores the divine sovereignty of YHWH (the Creator) in Kabbalistic thought and its spiritual implications.
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7. Sabbath the Queen
Focuses on the mystical significance of the Sabbath, with emphasis on the Kabbalistic hymn Lekha Dodi.
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8. The Emanations of God
Introduces the sefirot and the Tree of Life, comparing traditional and mystical views of divine attributes.
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9. The Sacrifice of Divine Creation
Examines tsimtsum (divine contraction) and its moral implications, including modern perspectives.
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10. The Breaking of the Vessels
Explores the mystical notion of shevirat ha-kelim (the breaking of the vessels) and its connection to worldly suffering and brokenness.
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11. Restoration of the World
Discusses tikkun olam (world repair) as a joint human-divine mission to restore cosmic harmony.
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12. The Messiah in Kabbalah
Investigates Kabbalistic views on the Messiah, including the idea of a potential mashiach in every generation.
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13. God’s Unspeakable Name
Analyzes the sacred and dangerous Name of God in traditional Jewish texts and Kabbalistic interpretations.
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14. The Spirit and Presence of the Divine
Explores the concepts of ruakh (spirit) and shekhinah (divine presence) in Kabbalistic theology.
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15. But what about Evil?
Examines the divine origins of evil, the sitra achra (other side), and the paradoxical “good” of evil in Kabbalistic thought.
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16. The God-Man: A Cosmic Blueprint
Discusses adam qadmon (Primordial Man) as a cosmic archetype, with comparisons to the logos of John 1.
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17. In the Image of God
Explores the concept of tselem (divine image) and its implications for human purpose and dignity.
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18. Does God Have a Body?
Compares anthropomorphic depictions of God in the Hebrew Bible with mystical interpretations in Kabbalah.
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19. The Mystery of Sex
Investigates divine and human masculinity and femininity, linguistic gender in Torah, and the mystical union of opposites.
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20. A Time for Rest
Examines the Sabbath’s spiritual significance for time and eternity.
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21. O my soul!
Explores the nature of the soul (neshamah), its three or five levels, the special Sabbath soul, and the concept of gilgulim (reincarnation).
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22. The Mystery of Messiah
Compares messianic concepts in Paul’s writings, Kabbalah, and Hasidism, highlighting mystical perspectives.
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23. Spiritual and Physical
Analyzes the interplay of spiritual and physical realms in Paul’s theology and the Kabbalistic Four Worlds.
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24. Meditation and Music, Fasting and Joy
Investigates Kabbalistic practices of contemplation, song, abstinence, and celebration as pathways to divine connection.
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25. Why do we Work?
Examines work (avodah, melakhah) as spiritual service, self-refinement, and a contribution to tikkun olam and ultimate redemption.
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26. 26. Do We Need a Tsaddik?
Discusses the role of the tsaddik (righteous leader) in Kabbalistic and Hasidic traditions.
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27. Spirit Possession and Influence
Explores ibbur (positive soul impregnation) and dybbuk (spirit possession) in Kabbalistic spirituality.
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28. The End of the World and the Next Life
Examines Kabbalistic views on acharit ha-yamin (end of days) and ha-olam ha-ba (world to come).
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29. Putting the Pop into Kabbalah
Surveys the history and contemporary popularity of practical Kabbalah, including amulets, incantations, and astrology.
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30. Making Sense of it all
Reflects on the relevance of Kabbalah today, exploring the concept of devekut (clinging to God) and its meaning for modern believers.
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Have a Question?
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How does the course work?
We teach live classes online: a teacher and a small group of students meet once a week through their home computer. We use video conference technology that allows live student-teacher interaction. You can fully participate in the lesson by using the microphone or the chat box.
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What if I miss a lesson?
Don’t worry! All the live lessons are also recorded and available on-demand. You can review them at any time.
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What qualifications do your teachers have?
All our teachers have a teaching certificate and are approved by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. They are all scholars from leading universities around the world, including the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Harvard and Durham University.
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What is your cancellation policy?
To read our full cancellation policy, click here.
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Class time zones — what time do your classes start?
We teach Sunday to Friday according to your local time zone. You are welcome to check the schedule and assign yourself to a time that’s most suitable to you.
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Do I need to purchase special equipment for the courses?
All you need is a working computer with an internet connection and you’re set! We work with Windows and Mac operating systems.
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How much does it cost?
The total tuition for the course is $1399.
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Can I pay in installments?
Yes, you can pay in 5 or 8 monthly installments, depending on the duration of your course.
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