#23 - Rabbi Matthew Ponak on Spirituality, Embodiment, and Jewish Mysticism

Rabbi Matthew Ponak is a teacher of embodied mysticism, a spiritual counselor, and the co-founder of the Mekorah Institute — an online spiritual centre. Also holding an MA in Contemplative Religions from the Buddhist-inspired Naropa University, Rabbi Matthew weaves world wisdom with ancient Jewish insights. He received ordination from Hebrew College where he specialized in the study of Hasidic teachings and Kabbalah. 

 

His upcoming book, Embodied Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism for All People articulates a Jewish language for grounded spirituality and puts Kabbalistic texts in dialogue with psychology, shamanism, and world religions. Visit mekorah.com to learn more.

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Resources/People Mentioned:

• Somatic Experiencing 
• Focusing 
• Andrea Silverstone
• Beth Hedva
• Zvi Ish-Shalom
• Rabbi Arthur Green
• Rabbi Tirzah Firestone
• Zohar, by Gershom Scholem
• Farther Shores, by Yvonne Kason
• Journey from Betrayal to Trust, by Beth Hedva
• The Kedumah Experience, by Zvi Ish-Shalom
• With Roots in Heaven, by Tirzah Firestone
• From Wound to Wisdom, by Alberto Curcio