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

Join Yechezkel's free community: Nas.io/abulafiameditation 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 Introduction 01:22 Are Jews Allowed to Meditate? 02:19 The Origins of Jewish Meditation 05:32 Bringing Intention Back Into Judaism 06:37 Spiritual Journey 08:18 Discovering His Abulafia Family Legacy 10:31 The Loss That Changed His Life 13:14 Leaving College for Yeshiva 14:41 The Controversial Story of Avraham Abulafia 20:38 His First Shabbat and Becoming Observant 25:05 How Judaism Completely Changed His Life 27:35 Torah Tools for Depression 31:00 The Power of Tikkun HaKlali 32:52 Jewish Meditation Techniques 35:44 Trauma, Somatic Healing and Breathwork 37:13 Guided Jewish Meditation 50:31 Reflecting on the Meditation 51:15 Why Beginning the Day With Stillness Matters 53:42 Gratitude, Prophecy and the Future