Kabbalah

Kabbalah is a mystical branch of Judaism that deals with the divine. Its teachings present a full symbolic framework meant to mirror the archetypal order underlying the universe, human society and the individual mind. In the past, access to this concealed, inner dimension of the Torah was reserved for students judged ready through maturity, training or wisdom.

The system is organised around the Tree of Life, its fruit, and the ten Sefirot, spheres that correspond to the stages of Creation. Its practices show the seeker how to climb through successive realms in order to join with the Absolute and take part in the divine plan.

Although its roots are ancient, Kabbalah has never stopped growing. Over the centuries its large store of knowledge has shifted to suit different lands and eras, while psychology and the spiritual path have remained at its heart. Called Hokhmah Hestorah, or "Hidden Wisdom," it is now studied in contemporary workshops and retreats as a source of meaning, personal growth and spiritual renewal.