THE LOST ART OF JEWISH MEDITATION | YECHEZKEL ABULAFIA | ANOTHER JEWISH PODCAST EP. 7

Yechezkel Abulafia shares how a Birthright trip, family history, and Jewish meditation led him from a secular upbringing to a life of Torah in Tzfat. We explore Avraham Abulafia, Kabbalah, depression, spiritual discipline, and why slowing down may be the first step toward feeling connected again to Hashem and yourself.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction01:22 Are Jews Allowed to Meditate?02:19 The Origins of Jewish Meditation05:32 Bringing Intention Back Into Judaism06:37 Spiritual Journey08:18 Discovering His Abulafia Family Legacy10:31 The Loss That Changed His Life13:14 Leaving College for Yeshiva14:41 The Controversial Story of Avraham Abulafia20:38 His First Shabbat and Becoming Observant25:05 How Judaism Completely Changed His Life27:35 Torah Tools for Depression31:00 The Power of Tikkun HaKlali32:52 Jewish Meditation Techniques35:44 Trauma, Somatic Healing and Breathwork37:13 Guided Jewish Meditation50:31 Reflecting on the Meditation51:15 Why Beginning the Day With Stillness Matters53:42 Gratitude, Prophecy and the Future