Inward Bound: A Guide to Understanding Kabbalah »

Inward Bound opens up the world of Kabbalah, giving you thirst-quenching sips of the teachings of Pnimiyut haTorah, the inner dimension of the Torah. Kabbalah, which means received, is the Jewish mystical tradition that reveals the unplumbed depths of the Torah's message to the Jewish people. Kabbalah is not humanly conceived theology, but Divine knowledge that has been transmitted by G-d and received by human beings. Kabbalah addresses core issues such as the purpose of creation, how G-d created the world, the soul's descent, Divine Providence, and the meaning and utility of Torah and mitzvot. Isaiah prophesized that in the Messianic era, "The earth will be filled with the knowledge of G-d, as the water covers the sea bed." Discover these refreshing waters, and immerse yourself in their spiritual effect.

Introduction     vii
Acknowledgements     ix
Key FAQS     xi
Timeline     xv
The History of Kabbalah
Adam     3
Abraham     9
Moses     13
The Oral Tradition     17
The Zohar     23
The Arizal     25
The Baal Shem Tov     29
Chabad     35
Mashiach     39
The Principles of Kabbalah
God     45
The Ladder     49
Tzimtzum     53
Sefirot     61
The Four Worlds     75
Angels and Mazalot     81
Kelipot and Sitra Achra     85
A Deeper Reality     93
The Purpose of Creation     103
The Soul and the Afterlife     111
Reincarnation     115
Practical Kabbalah
Jewish Meditation     123
The Benoni     127
Joy     133
Torah Study     339
Mitzvot     149
Love Your Fellow Jew     157
Refining One's Character     163
Teshuvah - Returning to One's Roots     171
Rebbe     175
OurGeneration     181
Appendices
Kabbalah for the Non-Jew     187
Eyewitness Accounts of Higher Realms     191
Letter from the Lubavitcher Rebbe     195
Glossary     199
Suggested Links     205
Other Works   Rabbi Dubov     209
Author's Contact Details     211