26 MAR 2024 · This episode introduces the central themes of Jewish mysticism which will be developed throughout this series. The themes are spiritual awareness and consciousness, monism (God is the oneness of ALL being) or pantheism (God is the oneness in all reality), cultivation of contemplative experiences, the principle of Ineffability (what lies beyond the ability of ordinary language and knowing), and theurgy (human actions can impact divine realms). While there are many biblical texts that contain mystical elements, Dr. Fishbane focuses on the experiences described in Ezekiel 1 and Isaiah 6, which provide foundational elements for Jewish mysticism. Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6131794/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/eitan-fishbane/ Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/ya-notein-binah/” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS Podcasts at www.jtsa.edu/torah/podcasts

2 APR 2024 · After the destruction of the Temple, the rabbis built on Biblical mystical practice. Through both Talmudic and Midrashic creativity, the rabbis of this period expanded and developed new models of mysticism. They also created boundaries for this practice, establishing the ein dorshin (one must not expound on) in Mishnah Hagigah 2:1, limiting the content around work of Creation and the work of the Chariot to those who are wise who understand their own mind. After expanding on these elements, Dr. Fishbane engages the story of the Pardes, the four scholars who enter the orchard and what happens after a revelatory experience. Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6131794/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/eitan-fishbane/ Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/ya-notein-binah/” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS Podcasts at www.jtsa.edu/torah/podcasts

9 APR 2024 · Moving from the Middle East to Germany, Spain, and France, this episode explores the practices and intellectual exercises of these communities. During this timeperiod, the practice of Kabbalah (literally received tradition) begins to take shape in Provence, France. One of the primary foci is the development of the Sefirot, the ten radiant dimensions of the inner Divine Self.  Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6131794/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/eitan-fishbane/ Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/ya-notein-binah/” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS Podcasts at www.jtsa.edu/torah/podcasts

16 APR 2024 · Dr. Fishbane describes the Zohar as most significant pillars of thought and creativity in the entire history of Jewish civilization. This episode explores its development in 13th and 14th Century Spain and the circles dedicated to its creation and circulation. We explore questions around its language and authorship and how the mystical midrashim or stories of the Zohar redefine conceptions of the Divine self. Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6131794/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/eitan-fishbane/ Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/ya-notein-binah/” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS Podcasts at www.jtsa.edu/torah/podcasts

7 MAY 2024 · Kabbalah is not limited to the sefirot and the mystical knowledge of the Divine inner self. In this episode, we examine two other focuses of Kabbalah—Prophetic Kabbalah and the Kabbalah of Names. The Kabbalah of Names derives from a form in which different combinations of divine names can be employed to achieve an altered state of consciousness. This consciousness could be employed to find a prophetic mindset.   Subscribe now: RSS: https://www.spreaker.com/show/6131794/episodes/feed Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/exploring-kabbalah/id1739159484 Hosted by: https://www.jtsa.edu/team/eitan-fishbane/ Produced by Ellie Gettinger Edited by Sarah Brown Cover art: Lee Willet Theme music: “https://www.jtsa.edu/torah/ya-notein-binah/” from Seeds of Song Find more JTS Podcasts at www.jtsa.edu/torah/podcasts