Kabbalah for Beginners
Understanding and Applying Kabbalistic History, Concepts, and Practices

DNF at 45% Started this book bc a friend said they were interested in Kabbalah, so I thought do a little reading/study so I could chat intelligently about it haha. I learned quite a bit from the first half and feel that the author of this book tried to stay balanced and honest in describing their bel......more

One criterion I notice in how valuable a book is to me is how many new books I add to my reading list through reading it. This volume added 21. In plain, easily-understood language Schachter makes principles of Kabbalah accessible to seekers from all traditions. He provides a basis to enter the gard......more

Meh It is okay. The contents are more about history, Jewish figures, holidays etc. No pronunciations of Hebrew words is contained. The meditations were bland and uninspired. You can find better on the net.......more

Great introduction. Provided clarity on kabbalah. I learned a great deal on Jewish spirituality as it relates to kabbalah. I reccomend this book to all interested in spiritual life.......more

The beginning of the book was strong as it provided a nice and concise history to the rise of Kabbalah, however it also was weaker near the end as it became more application and use of its practices.......more