Safed, in northern Israel, was a hub for early Jewish mysticism's thinkers. (PikiWiki Israel)

Kabbalah & Mysticism Quiz

How much do you know about this area of Jewish contemplation and spirituality?

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Jewish mystical teachings about the nature of God and reality have had a profound impact on the development of Judaism. How much do you know about this area of Jewish contemplation and spirituality?

Question 1 of 10
Gershom Scholem was:
Question 2 of 10
The poem Yedid Nefesh was written by
Question 3 of 10
According to kabbalistic thought, the Holy Sparks are
Question 4 of 10
Which of the following non-kabbalistic books was written by a kabbalist?
Question 5 of 10
From the 13th to the 15th century, where was the world center of kabbalistic teachings?
Question 6 of 10
Merkavah mysticism attempts to conceive of God as:
Question 7 of 10
Who was the first rebbe of Lubavitch and the author of the Tanya?
Question 8 of 10
What is Jewish Renewal?
Question 9 of 10
True or false: Hasidism spread mystical thinking and living to the masses of European Jewry by teaching that all people could have an experiential connection with God.
Question 10 of 10
Which of these Jewish thinkers played a key role in popularizing Jewish meditation?
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