Themes for Contemplation

Z’ev ben Shimon Halevi left a rich legacy which continues to grow in both individual and group work worldwide. One of Halevi’s teaching methods was to give his study group different themes and exercises. Contemplating and meditating on specific topics combined theory and practice into a deeper understanding of the Kabbalistic tradition.

This section is arranged into various themes for contemplation and meditation; for example, Time was often the focus of discussion. Other themes from the storehouse of archive material (video, audio, meditations, and articles) will be posted quarterly.

About the Material

ARTICLES – Questions and Answers

A large part of Halevi’s oral teaching came in responding to students’ questions. Such group discussions sometimes covered topics that were not written down in books. These questions and answers articles are compiled from group and workshop recordings over the years to give insights into Kabbalah as a living tradition.

VIDEOS

Halevi was trained in visual arts and often used to quote ‘one picture is worth a thousand words’. Consequently, one video is worth even more as it also demonstrates the way of his teaching beyond the words. These videos were recorded at residential Summer Schools as well as private interviews.

MEDITATIONS

Halevi used guided meditations to give his students experiences of the Higher Worlds as well as exploring the psychological Tree of Life in a symbolic form. Unfortunately, the recorded sound quality is not always good enough for reproduction, so these meditations are now transcribed and rerecorded by his students. They transmit the spontaneous quality of the Way of the Heart.

List of Themes

Essential Kabbalistic themes from the storehouse of archive material (video, audio, meditations, and articles) will be posted quarterly.

May 2022 – Time

August 2022 – The Four Worlds

November, 2022, Fate and Destiny