Intro To Kabbalah
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10:58
Lesson Fourteen: The Ba'al Shem Tov (10:58)
The Baal Shem Tov’s success as a leader was not in writing books, but in touching souls and igniting within them a fire of passion above diligence and faith above reason. This episode of Rabbi Paltiel’se series on the development of Kabbalah shifts into describing the founding of the Chassidic movement by the Baal Shem Tov
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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11:24
Lesson Fifteen: The Alter Rebbe (11:24)
This final segment of the "Intro to Kabbalah" series introduces the Alter Rebbe, successor of the Baal Shem Tov and founder of the Chabad movement. It describes his revolutionary method of teaching Kabbalistic ideas with a philosophical form, using analogies from the human experience that even a non-mystic could relate to
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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6:31
Lesson Thirteen: The Shnei Luchot Habrit (6:31)
Rabbi Shaya Halevi Horowitz, also known as the Shaloh, was a prolific writer of Kabbalah, following the legacy of the Arizal. This episode of Rabbi Paltiel's Intro to Kabblah series discusses his classic book, Shnei Luchot Habrit, which was left as a testament for his family before his passing and was never meant to be published
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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7:13
Lesson Twelve: Rabbi Chaim Vital (7:13)
This segment of Rabbi Paltiel's series on the historical development of Kabbalah discusses how the teachings of the Arizal were recorded. Rabbi Chaim Vital is known as his most prominent student and was appointed by the Arizal himself to transcribe his profound teachings
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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17:14
Lesson Eleven: The Arizal (17:14)
In this segment of the series “Intro to Kabbalah,” Rabbi Yossi Paltiel examines the life and personality of the Arizal - Rabbi Yitzchak Luria Ashkenazi, father of Lurianic Kabbalah. The Arizal is the famed student of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero, and upon the death of his teacher, he undisputedly filled the position as head of the Kabbalists
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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10:36
Lesson Ten: The Ramak (10:36)
The Ramak was a copious writer of mysticism who lived in Safed during its golden era. His writings are the first to suggest reconciliation between the works of Maimonides and Kabbalah
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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11:01
Lesson Nine: The Avodat Hakodesh (11:01)
Thousands of books of Kabbalah have been written over the centuries, but a few stand out as the most prominent and widespread. In this section of his “Intro to Kabbalah” series, Rabbi Paltiel begins with describing the Avodat Hakodesh as a comprehensive outline of the goals, framework and methodology of Kabbalah
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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13:55
Lesson Eight: The Rediscovery of the Zohar (13:55)
The re-appearance of the Zohar during the middle ages led to much controversy over its authenticity and how it would affect Jewish practice. This intriguing segment in Rabbi Yossi Paltiel’s “Intro to Kabbalah” deals with the discovery of what was claimed to be salvaged remnants of the ancient Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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14:59
Lesson Seven: Nachmanides (14:59)
Nachmanides appeared on the scene of Jewish mysticism following the prediction of Maimonides for a return of prophecy. He became a famous mystic upon moving to the land of Israel, making the holiness of the land a central theme in many of his writings
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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13:05
Lesson Five: The Rashbi (13:05)
The Zohar is famous for being a primary text of Kabbalah. There has, however, been much controversy over the origin and authenicity of the Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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15:18
Lesson Six: The Dark Ages of Kabbalah (15:18)
After the passing of a generation of mystics and the disappearance of the Zohar, a dark age of Kabbalah ensues. As part of his series “Intro to Kabbalah”, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel describes the small trickle of mystics who carried the torch of kabbalah from the times of the Rashbi until the re-emergence of the Zohar
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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14:42
Lesson Four: Early Mysticism (14:42)
To study Kabbalah is a delicate exercise. For some Jewish leaders, this pointed to a major concern
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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20:10
Lesson Three: The Men of the Great Assembly (20:10)
There was one era in history in which a shift occurred that was so magnanimous, it changed the face of Jewish life forever. This shift was executed under the guidance of the Men of the Great Assembly. With the spiritual sensitivity of the Jews decreasing, these bold men sensed the need for change
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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15:25
Lesson Two: Era of the Prophets (15:25)
What qualifies a person to be a prophet? Aside from being an upright and refined person, a prophet is a spiritually sensitive human being. For most of early Jewish history, the spiritual leaders were prophets
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)
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18:56
Lesson One: Introduction to Kabbalah (18:56)
Kabbalah is thought to have roots as old as Judaism itself. In this fascinating new series, Rabbi Yossi Paltiel uncovers the origin of Jewish mysticism and traces its development throughout Jewish history. In this first installment, we learn about the mystics' deep and enriching approach to Torah learning and observance
Series: Intro To Kabbalah
Rabbi Yossi Paltiel (56)