Four Jewish Mystics: Their Lives & Teachings (Full Series) PDF Print E-mail

This series will explore Jewish Kabbalistic mysticism through the lives and teachings of four of the most inspiring and influential figures of this ancient wisdom tradition.

Rabbi Moshe Kordovero:The Philosopher
Rabbi Kordovero (1522-1570) synthesized all the major topics of mysticism into his classic work Pardes Rimonim (The Garden of Pomegranates) at the age of 27 in 1549. He founded a renowned mystical school in Tzfat, Israel, where many of the greatest mystics of the age studied. We will discuss three of his most influential texts: Ohr Yakar (commentary on the Zohar), Tomer Devorah (teachings on the Thirteen Divine Attributes) and Pardes Rimonim.
Monday, November 17, 8-10pm
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Rabbi Isaac Luria (The Ari): Mystic of Mystics
Rabbi Isaac Luria (1534-1572) is considered the greatest Kabbalist of all time. We'll explore his teachings on reincarnation, kavanah (intention), the cosmic order of the four worlds and the ten sefirot.
Monday, November 24, 8-10pm
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Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov:The Waker
The founder of Chassidism, "the Besht" (1698-1760), emphasized that each person had the power to access the divine. We'll review his teachings on love and on how to connect to the divine, in all aspects of our lives, through joy and soulfulness.
Monday, December 1, 8-10pm
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Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi:The Bridge
Rabbi Schneur Zalman (1745-1812), the founder of Chabad Chassidism, drew from all previous mystical and Talmudic teachings to create the most comprehensive blueprint for modern life, uniting faith, reason, spirit and matter. We will be introduced to teachings from his renowned text, The Tanya.
Monday, December 8, 8-10pm
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A LECTURE SERIES
(4 sessions) Mondays
November 17-December 8, 8-10pm
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Members: $70 / Nonmembers: $80 / Individual Session: $22
[CLICK TO REGISTER or CALL 212.219.2527 ext. 2]

Rabbi Simon Jacobson is the author of three books, including Toward a Meaningful Life. He frequently lectures on TV and radio programs across the U.S. and is the founding dean of The Meaningful Life Center.

 
 
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