In the Jewish case, probably the most famous warning is the tale of the four rabbis who entered Pardes (literally orchard or paradise, but understood to refer to the mystical quest to visit the ...

Many modern Jewish rituals can trace their roots back to warding off evil spirits, making them ideal Halloween fare. “I do not burn sage,” said Zo Jacobi, who runs Jewitches, a popular blog ...

A fascinating analysis of why there are no female mystics in medieval Judaism. This book addresses a central question in the study of Jewish mysticism in the medieval and early modern periods: why are ...

Key writings on Sabbatianism and its legacy and afterlife in Jewish culture, memory, and religion The pronouncements of Sabbatai Tsevi (1626–76) gave rise to Sabbatianism, a key messianic movement in ...

Discover how the Institute for Jewish Spirituality (IJS) is bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary practices, offering a ...

The Lubavitch movement, also called Chabad, shares many beliefs and traditions with other ultra-Orthodox Jews. Yet its outreach and beliefs set it apart. Advanced artificial intelligence is new ...

E, M at Lexington Ave.-53rd St. Manhattan’s five-story branch of the Kabbalah Centre—an international nonprofit focused on the Jewish mystical tradition—prides itself on providing everyone ...