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The Dark Side of Spirituality: What Kabbalah Really Says About Black Magic, Ego & Inner Darkness
Can spirituality ever become dangerous?
When most people think of spirituality, they imagine peace, transcendence, and a closer connection to G-d. But Rabbi Simon Jacobson challenges us with a surprising question: Can there be a dark side to spirituality?
In this episode of the Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Jacobson’s fascinating class, Black Magic: The Dark Side of Kabbalah. Together, they explore why spiritual power without humility can become destructive, how ego subtly corrupts even the noblest pursuits, and what Kabbalah teaches about…
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