Kabbalah for the Student [Hardcover]

Rav Yehuda Ashlag (Author), Rav Baruch Ashalg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 16, 2008

The great Kabbalists, Rav Yehuda Ashlag, and his son and successor, Rav Baruch Ashlag, offer modern readers valid answers to life's most vital question: What is the meaning of my life? Their interpretations of The Book of Zohar and The Tree of Life explain how we can benefit by using the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, clear illustrations accurately depict the evolution of the Upper Worlds as Kabbalists experience them.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 862 pages
• Publisher: Bnei Baruch, Laitman Kabbalah; 1 edition (December 16, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1897448155
• ISBN-13: 978-1897448151
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,883 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Massive Collection of Texts for Self or Group Study, March 28, 2009

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Daniel Isaiah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kabbalah for the Student (Hardcover)

THE GOOD: Although made for use with their website and online videos (all free), B'nei Baruch's collection of Kabbalistic texts can be studied individually or with a group. The texts are all translated from Hebrew and are otherwise difficult-to-impossible to find in English. At Amazon's price, it's a steal!

THE NOT-SO-GOOD: Some have criticized B'nei Baruch's translations in the past as leaving out key parts to promote their own agenda. I do not know Hebrew, so I can offer no personal experience. There have also been accusations and suspicions that B'nei Baruch is a cult, and there are certainly some oddities within the group. Again, though, I cannot personally verify this to be true--but as with any spiritual group, it is important to do background checks and be comfortable with what one is getting into.

OTHER NOTES: If you are a beginner, you should probably hold off on getting this textbook. Once you have progressed to the point where you are ready for more challenging concepts, get this book. If you are a student of B'nei Baruch, this textbook is obviously a must have. If you are a student of the Kabbalah Centre, this textbook will do you no good--the teachings are not compatible, not matter what the Kabbalah Centre claims.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable Collection of Kabbalist Articles, May 25, 2009

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Peter E. Latona - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kabbalah for the Student (Hardcover)

If you are a student of Dr. Michael Laitman, then you must get this book. Not only is Kabbalah for the Students one of the most used references for Dr. Laitman's free Internet classes, but also serves as a reservoir for finding our most treasured articles in one convenient location. Any student of Kabbalah will find this a valuable addition to their home library. Kabbalah for the Student is the teachings of authentic Kabbalah passed down through thousands of years.

If you are new to Kabbalah, I would first recommend other books by Dr. Laitman such as "Idiots Guide to Kabbalah",; "Attaining the Worlds Beyond"; Kabbalah for Beginners".

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the Serious Student, March 23, 2010

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James B. Mcclaren "Jim" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kabbalah for the Student (Hardcover)

There are many books available today, particularly those of Dr. Michael Laitman, that do an excellent job of describing to the layman what Kabbalah is about. Kabbalah for the Student is not one of them. It is a text book only for the serious student of Kabbalah. And, as such, is indispensable for advancement along the spiritual path. It overflows with the wisdom found in the writings of Yehuda Ashlag (Baal Hasulam) and Baruch Ashlag (The Rabash) - the greatest Kabbalists of our time. This is the main book used by the students of Bnei Baruch.