18 Questions, 40 Mystics
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Join Rabbi Benji Levy as he asks 18 of the most existential questions to 40 mystics from around the world. If you are looking to dive into the world of spirituality, inspiration, and pnimiyut, then this is the podcast for you.
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S2E26 Jonnie Schnytzer: 'The world caught up with kabbalists'
For Dr. Jonnie Schnytzer, Jewish mysticism teaches us to recognize that nothing in this world is the way it appears to be. Kabbalistic study is a process in deconstructing something we think we…
S2E25 Dina Etigson: 'The point is not to transcend this world but to bring God here into it'
For Dina Etigson, encountering Jewish Mysticism has been a transformative experience. Beyond the academic and textual Judaism she already knew and loved, she describes the experience as entering “a…
S2E24 Biti Roi: 'Every generation brings mysticism to a different stage'
For Dr. Biti Roi, the texts of Jewish mysticism aren’t just ideas to study – they are a life force. A renowned scholar of Zohar, Kabbala, and Chasidut [Hasidism], these texts are the animating energy…
S2E23 Zvi Leshem: 'Modernity in general was a movement that was anti-mystical'
As director of the Gershom Scholem Collection for Kabbalah and Hasidism at the National Library of Israel, Rabbi Dr. Zvi Leshem dedicates much of his time to the study of Jewish mysticism. He…
S2E22 Devori Nussbaum: 'I see God as this one coherent frequency of truth'
For Devori Nussbaum, Jewish mysticism is the study of the soul behind the psyche, a transformative framework that integrates the profound spiritual truths of Chasidut [Hasidism] with insights of…
S2E21 Simon Jacobson: 'The music of Judaism is what I’m looking for, not just the mechanics'
Rabbi Simon Jacobson describes his childhood years as being shaped by his nature of being a “skeptic and a seeker.” As he grew older, he began to study other traditions, eventually returning to a…
S2E20 Tamar Elad-Appelbaum: 'Jewish mystics are not afraid of life'
When Tamar Elad-Appelbaum thinks of Jewish mysticism, she pictures her Moroccan grandmother standing by the mezuza of her door, praying for her family. For Tamar, connecting to one’s ancestors is key…
S2E19 Jeremy Tibbetts: 'Being a spiritual seeker is not in vogue'
For Rabbi Jeremy Tibbetts, Jewish mysticism is all about turning inwards: both individually and religiously. While he did not grow up Orthodox, Rabbi Jeremy was exposed to Hasidic teachings for the…
S2E18 Yehudis Golshevsky: 'The root of all prophecy is spiritual imagination'
For Rebbetzin Yehudis Golshevsky, Jewish mysticism is a living tradition, one that influences daily life and decision-making. She emphasizes the importance of loving-kindness and Jewish mysticism’s…
S2E17 Shlomo Katz: 'Today's idol worship is self-persecution'
To Rabbi Shlomo Katz, the song of Torah is the most natural gateway into Jewish mysticism. A spiritual disciple of Shlomo Carlebach, Rabbi Shlomo believes that our greatest challenge today is that we…
S2E16 Tonia Chazanow: 'Every soul has a story'
Tonia Chazanow believes everyone deserves to have access to Jewish mysticism because it is a tool through which each person can discover and understand the divinity in their own life and help others…
S2E15 Daniel Rowe: 'It's very easy to either idolatrize God or just misuse mystical teachings'
Rabbi Daniel Rowe sees Jewish mysticism as a path to deepen one’s relationship with God. He connects Jewish mysticism to the deeper dimensions of the Torah, viewing it as a unifying principle that…
S2E14 Shoshana Judelman: 'Our greatest challenge is as individuals facing our own demons'
For Rabbanit Shoshana Judelman, mysticism is a lens through which one can see through God’s reality and recognize the divine hand in world events and personal growth.Shoshana Judelman is a passionate…
S2E13 David Aaron: 'I believe that the Divine is existence and infinitely more'
Rabbi David Aaron first encountered Kabbala at the young age of eighteen. Now, kabbalistic thought is a central influence in his life, leading him to strive to see a “ray of godliness” within every…
S2E12 Ora Wiskind: 'The presence of God is everywhere in every molecule'
As someone who has always been “anti-rational,” Dr. Ora Wiskind finds a world of deeper connection in Jewish mysticism. In particular, she is drawn to the study of Hasidism as a pathway to…
S2E11 Moshe Idel: ‘The Jews are supposed to serve something’
Professor Moshe Idel has always been curious about what he doesn’t know – it’s what drew him to the world of kabbalistic manuscripts, and ultimately it is what led him to become a philosopher of…
S2E10 Chava Green: 'From God's perspective, men and women are exactly the same'
A lifelong seeker of truth, Dr. Chava Green has always been drawn to exploring the complexities of the world. As a college student she explored different areas of thought, eventually learning more…
S2E9 Shais Taub: ‘God gave us an ego to protect us’
Rabbi Shais Taub’s study of mysticism began with a deep dive into the book of Tanya. Now, he believes that mysticism serves as a practical guide for everyday life, one founded in spiritual…
S2E8 David Bashevkin: ‘We are meant to teach the world how to embrace unchosen identity’
What does it mean to live a Judaism that fits into our lives? David Bashevkin explores the meeting point of mysticism and modernity. The founder of 18Forty, Rabbi Dr. David Bashevkin is the director…
S2E7 Shani Taragin: 'It's good that Judaism is hard'
Whether through the lens of Tanach or Maimonides, Rabbi Kook or the Zohar, Rabbanit Shani Taragin believes that the layers of the Torah form a unified language of divine intimacy. Shani directs and…
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