Kabbalah

Kabbala is a type of mystical Jewish philosophy used to garner a deeper understanding of Torah and the world. The word is Hebrew for "that which is received." It is sometimes thought of as the "soul" of the Torah or the "inner Torah." One of the pillars of Kabbala is a book called 'The Zohar.' It was written around 135 CE by Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai.

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What if Adam hadn’t eaten the fruit?

In this article, we conclude the essay called: 'The First Creation of Adam'. 

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
18/02/2024

First creation of Adam: What is the Serpent?

The account of the conversation between the Woman and the Serpent is one of the most enigmatic in the Torah; it’s a subject of many debates and commentaries.

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
12/02/2024

What can Jewish mysticism teach us about psychedelics?

There’s simply no definitive proof in the archeological and textual evidence of the use of psychoactive drug use in ancient Jewish religious activity.

By JAY MICHAELSON/JTA
09/02/2024

Veteran pop-folk artist Shem-Tov Levi takes on 18th-century Italian poet

His slot in the forthcoming Oud Days Festival draws on the writings of 18th century Italian rabbi, kabbalist, philosopher, and poet Moshe Haim Luzzatto.

23/12/2023

'The Kabbalistic Tree': Exploring a unique dimension of Jewish thought

It is a comprehensive history and development of these trees, which includes multiple examples that the author has collected to illustrate his subject.

By MORDECHAI BECK
22/12/2023

4,000 years of 'The Logic of the Impossible' - Interview

An in-depth interview with Eduard Shyfrin - founder of the theory of the Kabbalah of Information.

The first creation of Adam: “It is not good that man is alone”

In this article I will try to provide an answer to the “simple” question of why G-d made woman.

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
24/10/2023

'The Souls of the World of Chaos': Understanding the whole palace - review

When so many attack ideological opponents, the text frames more nuanced critiques

By ROSS SINGER
09/09/2023

The first Creation of Adam: The Serpent within

This article analyzes he contradictions between the two accounts of the Creation of Man in the Torah and attempt to answer them.

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
24/08/2023

Shabbat is the state of Adam before the Sin

Understanding the reason for Shabbat and its importance.

By EDUARD SHYFRIN
12/07/2023
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