Lurianic

Lurianic refers to the mystical teachings of Rabbi Isaac Luria, a Kabbalistic scholar who lived in Safed in the 16th century. His ideas revolutionized Jewish mysticism and became the dominant form of Kabbalah in the centuries that followed.

Central to Lurianic Kabbalah are several key concepts. Tzimtzum, or contraction, describes God's withdrawal of His infinite light to create a vacuum in which creation could exist. From this void, divine energy flowed, but it was not contained properly, leading to a cosmic shattering.

This shattering resulted in vessels (kelim) breaking and divine sparks (nitzotzot) falling into the material world, becoming mixed with the forces of impurity. The purpose of human action, particularly through the observance of mitzvot (commandments), is to repair these broken vessels and elevate the fallen sparks, a process known as tikkun (rectification).

Another important concept is shevirat ha-kelim (the breaking of the vessels), which explains the presence of evil and suffering in the world. Lurianic teachings also elaborate on the Sefirot, the ten divine emanations, and their complex interactions. These ideas have had a profound impact on Jewish thought, influencing Hasidism and various other mystical and philosophical traditions within Judaism.