Course Overview

Way of Kabbalah is divided into five modules, each containing multimedia elements such as video lectures, animated diagrams, and practical exercises. Each module will progressively build upon the concepts, ensuring an understanding of the core concepts of Kabbalah. You can view or download (PDF) three basic diagrams of the Tree of Life used in the course as well as book recommendations.

Way of Kabbalah Module One – Introduction to Core Concepts

You can view or download (PDF) three basic diagrams of the Tree of Life used in the course as well as book recommendations.

Tree of Life diagram 1

Tree of Life diagram 2

Tree of Life diagram 3

The following lists all the sections of the first Core Concepts module.

Introduction
An overview of the roots of Kabbalah introduced by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi in a recorded presentation of his lecture, “Way of Kabbalah”. Transcript

About Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi
Overview of Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi, his books, teachings, and contributions to the Tradition of Kabbalah. Transcript

About the Toledano Tradition
Overview of the Toledano tradition – its roots, background and significance today. Transcript

Mirror of Existence
Halevi describes the origins of existence according to Kabbalah;
The Absolute, the process of contraction (Tzimtzum), and the emergence of the void. Transcript


In and Out of Time
an excerpt from a workshop in England.
This section introduce the concept of time and the Eternal Now. Transcript

Eternal Now
A guided meditation by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi focussed on the ever changing moment of Now. A ten minute audio presentation.

Four Worlds
Halevi introduces the concept of the Four Worlds of existence according to Kabbalah, the Four Worlds of the Kabbalistic Macrocosm and their roles in creation. Transcript

Creative World – in an office interview, Halevi describes the second world of Creation – Beriah. Transcript

Four Elements meditation
A guided meditation by Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi focussed the elements of the body corresponding to the Four Worlds in Kabbalah. (A ten minute audio presentation)

Tree of Life
Halevi introduces the sacred diagram of Kabbalah – the Tree of Life. Transcript

The Ten Sefirot
Overview of the ten Sefirot, their roles, and their relationships within the Tree of Life. Transcript


Making A Tree
Halevi explains how he painted his Trees. Transcript

Recommended Reading

The Kabbalistic Tree of Life sets out to introduce the principles of the Tree in metaphysical, symbolic and practical terms to illustrate the essence of this key diagram of Kabbalah.
The Way of Kabbalah, opens up the inner teaching of Kabbalah. The relationship between the body, psyche and spirit to the Divine is shown in the context of the kabbalistic tradition and contemporary working methods.