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Why do Orthodox Jews stay up all night reading Torah and Talmud and Kabbalah on Shavuot?
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Because the morning of Kabalat HaTorah, Bnei Yisrael slept in and Moshe had to come wake us all up. This was a sin because when one is exited about something, they get on at the crack of dawn and when Bnei Yisrael did not wake up early it showed disrespect to the torah
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Is gematria a Kabbalistic methodology?
Gematria is one of many methods used in Kabbalah. However, it isn't exclusive to Kabbalah: it's used in the Talmud a good number of times also. One example is Talmud, Berakhot 8a.
Magical creature of Jewish folklore?
there are a few, but actually reading the Talmud and Kabbalah you can find giant deer, and lions. Along with dwarves, and a few standared fairy take creatures. Just google creatures of Jewish mythology. Golum
How popular is Kabbalah?
Probably too popular. According to Jewish tradition, one needs to be thoroughly learned in such subjects as Talmud and halakha before attempting kabbalah, which is deeeper and more easily misunderstood. There are an embarrassing number of "armchair kabbalists" who aren't sufficiently religious, sincere or prepared; and they more likely than not will have a superficial understanding of what they read in kabbalah, at best. The popularity of Kabbalah is further demonstrated by the presence of over 40 cities with "Kabbalah Centers" and the fact that 70% of "Kabbalah Students" are non-Jews, even though real Kabbalah is a distinctly Jewish religious philosophy.
What is the difference between assimilated and orthodox Jews?
Orthodox Jews abide by the commands of the Torah and the Oral Torah (Talmud).
What is difference between yoga and kabbalah?
Kabbalah is the Jewish mysticism which is reserved only for pious and learned Jews who live lives of Torah-observance and who have learned the Tanach and Talmud first. Yoga is a fitness routine which aims to benefit and relax the body and mind.
What do orthodox jews follow?
The Torah, including its accompanying Oral Tradition (the Talmud).
Why is the Talmud important for Jewish people?
The Talmud is the main legal text for the Jewish religion, and contains detailed discussions, stories, and laws. Some Orthodox Jews study Talmud every day of their lives.
Kabbalahthe easy way to understand the zohar and its terms?
There is no easy way, to truly understand Kabbalah one must know other things. You must first understand the Tanakh and the Talmud. You will risk being so very wrong in your views of Kabbalah if not studied in it's Jewish context.
What are a few basic principles of Kabbalah?
Authentic Kabbalah does not deal in belief. That is how it differs from religion. Instead, Kabbalah is a method that aims to reveal the Creator to the creatures. However, if you would like a basic concept the main idea is unity. If you have ever heard of the collective soul, Kabbalah asserts that once all the pieces of the collective soul are reunited, the Creator will be revealed. Answer 2 Kabbalah isn't a belief system or a way of life. Real Kabbalah is an advanced field of study within Judaism. The focus of Kabbalah is to gain a greater understanding of the Tanach (Jewish Bible). Think of it as the astrophysics of Judaism.
Can orthodox Jewish men divorce?
Yes. The provisions for divorce are in Deuteronomy chapter 24 and expounded upon in the Mishnah and the Talmud.
What are the differences between Jewish Kabbalah and the Kabbalah Centers?
Kabbalah is a deep, esoteric realm within the Torah and is not meant to be bandied about on street corners. Only a lifelong Torah scholar will even begin to know what he's talking about. Kabbalah is meant to be preceded by a thorough grounding in Tanakh, Talmud and halakha - and it presupposes your knowledge of those subjects with its brief references which are mistranslated and misunderstood by the wannabe. However, it's impossible to point fingers and judge in a sweeping, all-inclusive manner. Each teacher and "center" would have to be examined on their own merits or lackings. Probably some are at least well-intentioned.
How is a rabbi trained?
First, not all rabbis teach. Of those who do, some teach general religion, others specific areas of halacha (Jewish law), others teach Talmud, some teach Kabbalah, and some teach completely secular subjects such as English, Physics, Math, History, etc.
