Isaac Luria

16th-century Safed kabbalist, systematized Gilgul

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Episodes

#5539: Gilgul: How Judaism's Soul Recycling Actually Works

Reincarnation is absent from the Hebrew Bible and Talmud — so how did gilgul become central to Kabbalah and Hasidic life?

Sep 25
#4142: Ghosts in the Talmud: Judaism's Hidden Paranormal Tradition

The Talmud opens with a ghost story. Here's what Judaism actually says about spirits, demons, and the afterlife.

Jul 5
#4141: Soul Recycling: Jewish Reincarnation Uncovered

Most Jews don't know Judaism has a reincarnation tradition. One rabbi's offhand comment reveals a hidden world.

Jul 5
#2734: How Hebrew Printing Defied Book Burnings

The first Hebrew printed book dates to 1475 — and it was Rashi’s commentary, not the Bible.

May 10