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Eligibility to Study Kabbalah


Eligibility to Study Kabbalah
In recent century, it is clearly illustrated in Judaism that Kabbalah can be studied by anyone – it is essentially open to all for studying, as mentioned by first chief Rabbi of Israel. This is also echoed by Rav Kook, one of the most popular kabbalists of 20th century. It is also stressed that Kabbalah is an essential tool to resolve various global problem, including both that exist and yet to come.
As described by almost all contemporary kabbalists, there is no secrecy in Kabbalah. It is true that in ancient times the essence of Kabbalah was kept secret from the mass. It is mainly due to the fact that there was a possibility of misuse, and misinterpret.