Kabbalah and the Spiritual Quest

With Kabbalah Learning Centers in cities such as Boca Raton, New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Miami, Philadelphia, San Diego, Houston, and Las Vegas, the reach of this mystical tradition can be said to be nationwide. Determined to uncover the secrets of this esoteric faith, Jody Myers embarked upon three ten-week Kabbalah classes, among other learning opportunities, examined Kabbalah publications from the 1970s to the present, listened to KLC audio tapes, and interacted with adherents. This book presents her experiences and findings, and it offers an overview of the history of the Kabbalah in this country, its beliefs and practices, its positions on health and healing - both of the self and the world, its structure and outreach, and its views of men and women. She traces the origins of Kabbalah, offers a glimpse into its world, its relationships to Judaism, its place in American society, and its future.