Studying Cabala in a basement in Kazimierz, the old ghetto of Cracow
(1936)
By the light of a candle, mekubalim (cabala scholars) studied the Teachings. The ancient teaching was absorbed through a combination of intuition and ecstasy, so different from the logical discussions during study of the Talmud. This may be the only existing photograph of the ancient cabala contemplation, the spiritual approach to nearness to God.
