JLI: The Evolution of Kabbalah

Learn about the history and evolution of Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition. Discover how it was passed down through the Torah and incorporated into Talmudic and Midrashic texts. Explore how Kabbalah was once an esoteric practice reserved for a select few, and how it began to emerge in the 12th century in Spain, France, Italy, and Germany. Follow the development of Kabbalah in Tzfat, Israel, where Rabbi Moshe Cordovero and Rabbi Yitzchak Luria’s teachings became the basis for subsequent Jewish mystical learning. Discover how Kabbalah spread throughout the Jewish world and influenced subsequent schools of Jewish thought.