Kabbalah

Around 270 years ago, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto encountered a fascinating scenario: A French philosopher pleaded with him to teach her Kabbalah. Although puzzled by her interest, he realized she was well-versed in the writings of the Ari, which she claimed helped her comprehend philosophy.

On this night of the 14th of Shvat, we commemorate 114 years since the passing of Rabbi Yitzhak Abuhatzeira, the soulful poet who composed 'I'll Fly and Take Shelter.' Here are 10 facts about his life and impact.

Beloved kabbalist and spiritual guide, Rabbi Moyal was a beacon of Torah and faith who transformed lives with quiet miracles and unwavering devotion

From Baghdad to Jerusalem, Rabbi Yitzchak Kaduri inspired generations through holiness, wisdom, and spiritual strength

From hidden kabbalistic knowledge to whispered blessings and healing remedies, Rabbi Kaduri guided generations with mystery, faith, and unshakable humility

After witnessing the brutal murder of his family, Rabbi Elazar of Worms channeled his pain into writing some of the most influential works of medieval Jewish law and Kabbalah

A light that never dimmed, a master of both revealed and hidden Torah, and the author of 1,000 interpretations on a single Aleph. A glimpse into the life of Rabbi Nathan Neta Shapira, the esteemed kabbalist from Poland, whose yahrzeit is observed on the upcoming Shabbat, the 13th of Av.

From the Portuguese royal court to the stake: the mysterious life, prophecy, and martyrdom of a visionary who yearned for redemption

On his 278th yahrzeit, we remember Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, mystic, thinker, and author who transformed Jewish life

In 18th-century Germany, a revered Torah scholar was accused of witchcraft and condemned to life in prison. His story, almost lost to history, reveals a dark chapter of Jewish persecution

Lutz dreamed of a mysterious word—KABALA—and upon waking, his search led him on a journey of self-discovery, ultimately changing his life forever.

Uncover the mystical origins of the Jewish soul, the divine plan behind history, and why the Torah was destined for Israel from the very beginning of creation.

Visionary, wanderer, and kabbalist, Abraham Abulafia stirred the Jewish world of medieval Spain and Italy, leaving behind both a mystical revolution and fierce opposition

What did the Kabbalist Rabbi Yaakov Ades say to the mother of the abducted Rom Breslavsky, who approached him to request prayers for her son’s release?

Rabbi Moshe Cordovero of Tzfat transformed the study of Kabbalah and left behind a spiritual legacy that still shapes Jewish mysticism today

What is the root cause of illnesses? What is the correct way for a doctor to act to heal a patient? And what is the true explanation behind the placebo effect? The answers are revealed in the writings of Rabbi Moshe David Valle z"l, a respected Kabbalist and disciple of the Ramchal.

More than two centuries after his passing, the Vilna Gaon’s brilliance continues to shape Torah study, Jewish values, and the dream of returning to the Land of Israel

New stories reveal how Rabbi Kaduri’s faith, humility, and spiritual gifts brought salvation to many

A master of mysticism and self-sacrifice, the late Baba Elazar lived in holiness and humility—his tragic death stunned a nation and stirred a call for compassion

Revealing the soul of Torah, Rabbi Yitzchak Luria transformed Jewish mysticism and the city of Tzfat forever