Kabbalah: How It Transformed the Jewish World and Continues to Ignite The Search for God (Jewish Wisdom Series)

Many people ask me what Kabbalah is. Is it a part of Torah? If it is, why don't most rabbis study it? Why do some oppose it? Is it taken into consideration when deciding Jewish Law? Is it consistent with the Talmud? We must understand that the Torah is seen has having layers of meaning. Much like an onion, when a level is peeled away, we find another layer, then another. There are infinite layers in the Torah. Reading the Bible or Talmud casually would lead one to conclude that there had been no such thing as Kabbalah in those days. But let's look more carefully to investigate and reveal the truth about Kabbalah, how it changed the Jewish world, and continues to inspire the search for God.

Rabbi Yaakov HaLevi S”T, is in fact a pen name. The author has decided to release his book under an assumed name since the information in this book is controversial, and loaded with hot-button topics. As described in the book, most rabbis would not only shy away from these issues but would also shun anyone who raises them. Rabbi Yaakov HaLevi is a brilliant Torah scholar with a wide array of knowledge in many areas including Torah, Talmud, halacha, world history, and Jewish History. The Rabbi has studied and corresponded with some of the greatest Torah minds of both this generation and the previous one. His source-based approach, wide knowledge base, and unique life experience lend a perspective like none-other in this day and age.