mysticism
Waving the Hands Before Candle Lighting: A Kabbalistic Understanding
This short post explores the Halachic (Jewish law) and Kabbalistic (Jewish mysticism) explanations as to why
The Connection Between Giving Tzedakah and Shabbat Candle Lighting
The following article describes the practice of giving tzedakah (charity) before lighting the Shabbat evening
Shabbat Candles as a Revelation of the Hidden Light of Creation
The following excerpt is a translation and explanation of a Hasidic text relating to Shabbat candle
Shabbat Candle Lighting: Empowering or Restricting to Women?
The following article addresses whether the tradition of women lighting Shabbat candles is empowering or restricting.
Art in Motion: The Ana B'Koach Prayer Video
This 3:39 minute long video presents David Asher Brook's award winning artistic representation of the mystical
Ana B'Ko'ach: A Musical Kabbalistic Meditation with On-Screen Text
This 6:26 minute long video provides deep mystical meditations based on the Kabbalistic secrets hidden
The Significance of Fire in Judaism
This excerpt notes the universally recognized power of fire, as well as its particular significance