Polish group calls Madonna a crypto-Satanist Aug 14, 2009
Madonna, who follows the Kabbalah, a mystical strand of Judaism, is expected to visit the former Nazi death camp of Auschwitz in southern Poland during her visit to the country. Up to 1. (MSNBC -- News)
Rabbis take to the skies to ward off swine flu Aug 13, 2009
Rabbis and Kabbalah mystics recite prayers to ward off swine flu ... Television footage showed rabbis in black hats rocking backwards and forwards as they read prayers from Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism which counts the singer Madonna among its devotees. (BBC News -- Health)
CULTS, CONSPIRACIES, AND SECRET SOCIETIES Aug 9, 2009
And the Kabbalah Centre -- famously patronized by Madonna -- was founded by a one-time insurance agent whose notable accomplishment was to "dumb down and mass produce" Kabbalah, eliminating the "deep study and mentally challenging meditations" that might take time away from plastic surgery appointments. The book's subjects, many of whom have overlapping inspirations or behaviors (the book of Revelations figures heavily throughout, as do conspiratorial granddaddies the Freemasons and the... (New York Post -- Opinions)
Madonna's Auschwitz trip Aug 5, 2009
The 50-year-old star - who is a devout follower of Kabbalah, a mystical religion based on Judaism - is expected to make the trip when her she takes her 'Sticky and Sweet' tour to Poland later this month, and has already asked her staff to organise it. An insider told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "It won't be an easy trip but it is an ultimate life affirming experience, and one Madonna - because of her strong Kabbalah beliefs - does not want to ignore.". (iAfrica.com)
Demi Moore plastic in 3D Aug 4, 2009
According to the magazine, this little-by-little approach is now being adopted by other stars who realise that regular, early nip/tucks are needed to maintain the illusion of youth something fellow celebrity age-battler and Kabbalah devotee Madonna would do well to heed. Not content sipping from the fountain of youth, Madge has been taking big greedy gulps. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* PLANET POP Aug 3, 2009
In a disclosure of a more spiritual nature, pop diva Madonna recounted to Israelis the long search that led her to the Jewish mystic religion Kabbalah, in an article published on Friday by Israels largest newspaper ... She said her quest was over after she turned to the Kabbalah, an ancient Jewish mystic tradition. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Madonna Debuts as Israeli Correspondent Aug 1, 2009
It describes her spiritual awakening upon discovering Jewish mysticism, called Kabbalah, after which, she writes, "all the puzzle pieces started falling into place." ... The 50-year-old pop icon has taken the Hebrew name Esther and came to Israel on private pilgrimages in 2004 and 2007 along with other Kabbalah devotees ... In the article, Madonna, who was raised Roman Catholic, describes hearing about Kabbalah for the first time at a dinner party in Los Angeles while pregnant with her daughter... (CBS News)
FAITH & REASON: Do you think she's really delving into Judaism? Aug 1, 2009
She's a headliner on the celebrity lists at the Kabbalah Center in Los Angeles and has attended conferences in Israel on Jewish mysticism in the past ... Jewish tradition has long held that Kabbalah is so complicated and so easily misunderstood that students may only begin to approach it with a strong background in Jewish law and only after age 40 ... Photo by David Rawlings, Kabbalah Center, Israel: Shown in Israel in September 2004, Madonna, left, accompanied by an unidentified woman, reads... (USA Today -- Life)
Infotainment Aug 1, 2009
Pop diva Madonna recounted to Israelis the long spiritual search that led her to the Jewish mystic religion Kabbalah, in an article published by Israels largest newspaper. The Material Girl, who will be in Israel in September as part of her Sticky and Sweet tour, said she had travelled the world. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Madonna writes of her spiritual awakening Aug 1, 2009
Madonna, pictured in May 2008, has recounted to Israelis the long spiritual search that led her to the Jewish mystic religion Kabbalah, in an article published by Israel's largest newspaper. JERUSALEM (AFP) - Pop diva Madonna recounted to Israelis the long spiritual search that led her to the Jewish mystic religion Kabbalah, in an article published on Friday by Israel's largest newspaper. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Madonna Shares Spiritual Awakening In Paper Aug 1, 2009
Israeli Newspaper Features Madonna's Discovery Of Kabbalah ... It describes her spiritual awakening upon discovering Jewish mysticism, called Kabbalah, after which, she writes, "all the puzzle pieces started falling into place." ... But she also has ties to Israel and Judaism through her involvement with the Los Angeles-based Kabbalah Center, whose new-age version of Judaism's ancient mystic tradition has become popular among members of Hollywood's A-list. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Jackson and his possible explorations of faith Jul 5, 2009
The Jewish Telegraphic Agency, meanwhile, offers a story on Michael Jackson s Jewish Ties, which turn out to be quite complex - he said some offensive things, he was friends with a rabbi, he flirted with Kabbalah (who didn t. and it s possible that at least two of his children are technically Jewish because Jackson s former wife Debbie Rowe, who has been thought to be the biological mother of the children, is Jewish. (Boston Globe)
Nigeria: 'Final Curtain Fall!' Jun 29, 2009
com: Nigeria: 'Final Curtain Fall. Nigeria: 'Final Curtain Fall. (allAfrica.com)
Agnon School (5) Jun 6, 2009
From the ancient temples, to the mystical Kabbalah artists, the stories and culture that the city of Tzfat holds are just magnificent ... Kabbalah and its art influence a different way of thinking and mindset ... So, instead of praying all day, Kabbalah believers would take ideas and concepts of Judaism and life and think deeply about it. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Kabbalah on Human Egoism Jun 5, 2009
Kabbalah, the science that studies human nature, says that there is only one cause for all of this: humanity s ever-growing ... In current times, this desire has grown so big that society has lost control of it, and Kabbalah states that the ego will continue growing until people become such monsters that they won t be able to stand themselves ... Kabbalah says that there is a lot that can be done, and that the results of the ego s extreme growth can be circumvented if only people desire it. (Suite101.com)
Susan Boyle will get recording break Jun 4, 2009
Madonna isn't Jewish, but is a student of Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. She made a pilgrimage to Israel in 2004 to visit grave sites of Jewish sages. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Material Girl to perform in Israel Jun 3, 2009
Madonna isn't Jewish, but she has adopted the Hebrew name of Esther and is a student of Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. She made a private pilgrimage to Israel in 2004 to visit grave sites of Jewish sages. (USA Today -- Life)
Consideration for Others May 30, 2009
Kabbalah states that this being nice to others in human society stems from a need to be secure and comfortable, and embedded into that same calculation is one that makes it okay to exploit and succeed over those who aren t close ... Globalization is the condition of today s present era, and Kabbalah states that it requires everyone to extend their field of consideration to encompass humanity as a whole ... Kabbalah states that by promoting the idea of global family, about how profitable it is to... (Suite101.com)
'The Sims' return with more personality quirks May 22, 2009
Kabbalah Jewelry Hamsa Lucky Charms and Evil Eye Wholesale and Retail. Treat your customers right w/ DIRECTV. 63 HD ch, Sports. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
A Colonized Mind May 17, 2009
The Jewish mysticism of Kabbalah has it that the physical world is a projection of the I. The I meaning the ultimate mind of the universe. And so guess what, to colonize the mind is to distort the mental projection of the mind, the projection meaning the mirror image of the very person who is being colonized and when this happens clarity becomes confusion leaving one's previous state of confidence and assurance for uncertainty, doubt and fear. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Faith & Values calendar for May 15 May 16, 2009
Rabbi to speak on real Kabbalah ---- Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside will present Rabbi Laibl Wolf speaking on "A Kabbalistic Method to Deal With Crisis"; 7 p.m. Sunday; Oceanside Civic Center Library Community Room; 15 in advance, 20 at the door; 760-806-7765. Mission to hold pancake breakfast ---- Mission San Luis Rey is holding an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast to benefit the Committal Chapel, Father Michel Gagnon's last project before he passed away; 9-11:30 a.m. May 25; 4050 Mission... (North County Times)
MADONNA TO 'MARRY': SINGER PLANS KABBALAH CEREMONY WITH TOYBOY JESUS... May 15, 2009
Jesus Luz's father claims singer and model are planning Kabbalah ceremony ... Madonna and her toyboy lover Jesus Luz are set to tie the knot in a Kabbalah ceremony, according to the model's father ... He was replying to reports the couple are due to take part in a Kabbalah commitment ceremony in New York as soon as this weekend. (The Drudge Report)
Weirdest celeb relationships May 12, 2009
In the meantime, the couple who started dating in 2003 and married in 2005 is showing the world that age doesn't matter when you have Kabbalah, heaps of money, and a good plastic surgeon. While Demi traded in an ageing action hero for a younger model, Lindsay Lohan traded in men entirely. (iAfrica.com)
Old World, new horizons May 10, 2009
We opted for a night in Safed, known as the birthplace of the mystical Kabbalah movement, and now a worthy stop to visit synagogues from the 16th century and to stroll on cobblestone streets to find paintings, photographs, and sculptures from artists living in the hilly region. We would spend the next five days in Jerusalem. (Boston Globe)
The Anti-Crisis Method May 8, 2009
Kabbalah says that the needed method must be entirely new and different: it must be altruistic, above our egoistic natures, and aimed at altering human consciousness in this direction. The only way we will solve our crises is if people all over the world will understand that we have entered a new system of human relationships. (Suite101.com)
Schools turn to Twitter to get news to parents Apr 30, 2009
School tweets are not exactly fodder for watercooler gossip like Kutcher s recent tweet announcing that he would be chatting with his spiritual guru about Kabbalah, but they can be pretty darn interesting. And hundreds of parents are logging on to read them as Twitter s popularity spreads. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Globalization and Integration Apr 28, 2009
Kabbalah the science that studies the laws of nature on a higher level, says that integration, is a force of nature, just like the force of gravity ... Kabbalah explains that it goes much deeper: this force connects the thoughts, desires, and actions of every person with those of everyone else ... And for those who are starting to fear that the world is quickly sliding down to chaos (what with entire countries declaring bankruptcy and no one offering promising solutions), Kabbalah has some great... (Suite101.com)
In Israel on Eisendrath International Exchange (2) Apr 28, 2009
My personal favorite was learning about Kabbalah by taking a trip to Tzfat (Safed) and later that night going to a Kabbalat Shabbat service at an Orthodox Carlebach shul. That is an experience you cannot have in a classroom. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
News from the Jewish Community Center: April 24 online edition Apr 28, 2009
Participants can earn what Shlomo Carlebach, rainbow tallititot and the Kabbalah Center have in common. The talk is part of a continuing series on emerging forms of Jewish life. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Malawi to hear appeal on Madonna's failed adoption Apr 20, 2009
AFP/Getty Images/File Singer and actress Madonna and her son David Banda leave the Kabbalah Center in New York City. The Malawi. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Annex offering Jewish education 'a la carte' Apr 18, 2009
"Likening the annex to "Judaism a la carte," Eilfort said the classes deal with a variety of topics, including learning about the Hebrew language, studying Israel and its leaders and exploring aspects of the mystical Kabbalah.While walking into a temple or synagogue may be a bit intimidating for those looking to explore Judaism, the annex is sort of a neutral territory, he said."We believe in a style of teaching that is very informal ... "She said her questions were answered."I found it very,... (North County Times)
Let Madonna Adopt a Malawian Baby if She Wants To Apr 7, 2009
No doubt about it, Madonnas out-sized, on-display lifefrom the Kabbalah and yoga to to the baby-faced boy toysmakes her a lightning rod for both our fantasies and hostilities. She is; therefore, we mock. (Slate)
Like a prayer: celebrities and religion Apr 7, 2009
Fifty years after Scientology found a home in Hollywood, a secularised version of the Jewish mystical cult of Kabbalah has become the spiritual choice de nos jours; adherents range from Demi Moore to Gwyneth Paltrow ... Kabbalah was originally an esoteric occult offshoot of Judaism based on a 13th-century commentary on the Torah called the Zohar ... It purported to explore the nature of God and the universe via arcane forms of mysticism - using numerology to reveal hidden truths in the Torah's... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
10 uses for a red rubber band Apr 7, 2009
Red Kabbalah wristbands cost money ... Use them as cheap Kabbalah wrist bands ... Madonna wears one and buying them from the Kabbalah Centre costs $26 for enough red string to make seven bands. (BBC News -- UK)
Did private jet, Chateau Lafitte and displays of obscene wealth turn nation against her? Apr 4, 2009
For example, her insistence on inflicting Kabbalah on the people ... But Madonna, born a Catholic, is now a follower of her own celebrity version of Kabbalah, a mystical form of Judaism ... She set up Raising Malawi with Michael Berg, the son of Philip Berg, rabbi and dean of the Kabbalah Centre in America. (The Drudge Report)
Born again - and again Apr 2, 2009
Gordon W Prange's 1982 book At Dawn We Slept tells the tale of an America blissfully unaware of the true nature of the world threats facing it as the world fell into war and the Japanese prepared the attack on Pearl Harbor; if America was sleeping in 1941, in the late 1990s it was in a permanent haze of total blitzed zonk generated by the world's most-prescribed sleeping pill, Halcion, and very much enjoying it as it gazed wistfully at its plastic Kabbalah bracelet and nodded off some more. It... (Asia Times Online)
Rabbi to speak about Judaism in everyday lives at Temple Isaiah Apr 1, 2009
From 3:15 to 4:15 he will turn to What Madonna Doesn t Know: Why Kabbalah Matters, examining what Kabbalah really means and what its importance is to contemporary Jews. Rabbi Salkin will also speak at the Shabbat evening service on Friday, April 3, at 8 p.m. His topic, based on his most recent book, will be From All My Teachers: How the Bible s Gentiles Can Teach us the Meaning of Life. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Madonna's Missing Millions Apr 1, 2009
We tried: this column has tried to ascertain from The Gucci Foundation and from Madonna s Kabbalah-backed Raising Malawi, where the estimated $3 ... You may recall that Madonna summoned all her celebrity friends, especially the ones involved with Kabbalah like Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, as well those caught up in their own fringe religions like Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes ... But in the end, the efforts expended were for Raising Malawi, an organization founded by the Kabbalah Center of Los... (Fox News)
Madonna may adopt again Mar 30, 2009
The singer confirmed the child was wearing a red string bracelet, worn by devotees of Kabbalah, a branch of ancient Jewish mysticism which Madonna follows ... "I believe in Jesus and I study Kabbalah, so I don't see why he can't too.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Ph.D. program explores Christian spirituality Mar 27, 2009
From Beatle George Harrison's embrace of Hare Krishna in the 1960s to Madonna's advocating of Kabbalah three decades later, celebrities have played a major role in introducing lesser-known and non-Christian spiritual practices to the public. Haykin said Americans were not familiar with Kabbalah, a form of Jewish mysticism, before Madonna began talking about it in her music. (North County Times)
Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of L... Mar 26, 2009
Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of Life ... Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of Life ... Why Study the Kabbalah or Tree of Life. (Suite101.com)
Madge puts Jesus on diet Mar 16, 2009
The '4 Minutes' singer is insisting 22-year-old Brazilian model Jesus Luz who she has been trying to persuade to renounce his Catholic faith to follow her Kabbalah religion adopts her strict macrobiotic approach to eating, which means all dairy, sugary treats and processed foods are banned ... " Madonna (50) began encouraging Jesus to join Kabbalah, the mystical offshoot of Judaism she follows, soon after they started dating last December, A source said: "Jesus has taken a real interest in... (iAfrica.com)
Madonna wins in custody row with Guy Mar 12, 2009
Meanwhile, Modonna and her latest boyfriend, Brazilian model Jesus Luz, were seen leaving the NYC Kabbalah Center on Monday night, where they attended a Purim celebration. (Source: CRIENGLISH.com). (Xinhuanet, China)
Madonna Dresses Up Mar 11, 2009
The pop icon (left) showed up to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim at New York's Kabbalah Centre Monday night in a black wig, schoolgirl's tie, striped arm warmers and retro glasses. Purim, which celebrates the ancient Jews' rescue from annihilation, is often celebrated with costume parties. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Canseco blasts Madonna for netting 22-year-old model Mar 4, 2009
Madonna and Jesus, who met on a photo shoot for US magazine W in Brazil in December, were spotted attending a New York Kabbalah centre on Feb.14, 2009, although they arrived separately. Sources down in Brazil still insist there's nothing more than a friendship going on between Madonna and Jesus. (Xinhuanet, China)
Celebrity Red Lipstick Trend Mar 3, 2009
red lipstick, beauty trends, fall beauty, Poppy King madonna with red lipstick Whether channeling Monroe or matching a kabbalah bracelet, MADONNA chooses rouge. Club Red. (Marie Claire, US)
Judaic Turn? Mar 3, 2009
"She's explored the Church of Scientology, she tried kabbalah, and now this. I think it's just another phase," her estranged father Michael Lohan, a born-again minister, told London's Daily Mail. "But either way, she's involving God in her life, and I'm happy about that.". (New York Post -- Gossip)
Verse Of Light Feb 24, 2009
In the Kabbalah the symbol of spiritual progression resembles a tree. Here in the Quran it represents the potential for feeding that which is involved with the development of positive qualities. (Suite101.com)
Intimate details of Madonna's divorce set to be aired in court Feb 22, 2009
It means the public may hear how kabbalah devotee Madge, 50, is said to have insisted the kids eat kosher food and attend synagogue on Fridays and Saturdays when staying with Guy. Advertisement - article continues below. (Mirror.co.uk)
Madonna hearing to be public Feb 21, 2009
" She will be forced to provide the court with details about her divorce proceedings, including financial arrangements and demands for her sons' welfare. It has been claimed the 50-year-old singer - who is a devout follower of Kabbalah, a mystical off-shoot of Judaism - makes her sons eat kosher food and attend religious meetings. It has also been alleged she has demanded Guy, 40, upgrade the internet connection and computer equipment at his country home in England so she can contact the boys at... (Xinhuanet, China)
Madonna's custody hearing public Feb 21, 2009
Madonna and Guy Ritchie's custody hearing to be made public. Madonna and Guy Ritchie's custody hearing to be made public. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Madge split details face court airing Feb 20, 2009
It means the public may hear how kabbalah devotee Madge, 50, is said to have insisted the kids eat kosher food and attend synagogue on Fridays and Saturdays when staying with Guy. A legal source said: "The new hearing will just be a case of reiterating what was decided in Britain. Advertisement - article continues below ? "But it could still prove embarrassing for Madge to have to contend with private information being aired in such a public way. (Mirror.co.uk)
Madonna's sham relationship Feb 19, 2009
" Madonna and Luz who met on a photo shoot for US magazine W in Brazil in December were spotted attending a New York Kabbalah centre on Saturday, although they arrived separately. The source continued: "Taking Jesus to Kabbalah is a masterstroke as she always historically introduces her lovers to the religion. " Meanwhile, Ritchie is believed to be dismissive of the relationship. The friend added: "Guy saw the pictures of her and Jesus and together and laughed out loud. (iAfrica.com)
Pals: Madonna's relationship sham Feb 17, 2009
Madonna and Jesus - who met on a photo shoot for U.S. magazine W in Brazil in December - were spotted attending a New York Kabbalah center on Saturday (14 ... The source continued: "Taking Jesus to Kabbalah is a masterstroke as she always historically introduces her lovers to the religion.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Madonna converts Jesus to Kabbalah Feb 16, 2009
BEIJING, Feb. 16 -- Madonna is trying to convert her rumored boyfriend Jesus Luz to Kabbalah ... A source said "Jesus has taken a real interest in Kabbalah and has started making a few online enquiries into the faith. He joined an online Kabbalah group and is keen to become and active member. Madonna has also offered to take him to the Kabbalah center in New York and he is exceedingly keen to take her up on that.". (Xinhuanet, China)
Madonna: Kaballah for boyfriend Feb 14, 2009
Madonna trying to convert new model boyfriend to Kabbalah ... Madonna trying to convert new model boyfriend to Kabbalah ... Madonna is trying to convert her rumoured boyfriend Jesus Luz to Kabbalah. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
'Forever' in L.A. Feb 13, 2009
Bernhard does wear a red string from Kabbalah, but unlike Madonna, she is actually Jewish, so it s okay ... "I just like Kabbalah for the mysticism. But having paparazzi at your Shabbos services is a little much.". (Fox News)
Is Anybody Actually Sad About the A-Rod Steroid News? Feb 9, 2009
Before Saturday afternoon, Alex Rodriguez was the most hated figure in baseball, a man perhaps best known for to practice kabbalah with Madonna. Sports Illustrated's report that Rodriguez failed a steroid test in 2003, you might think, would strengthen that well-earned hatred, causing fans and columnists to lash out at the hypocrisy of a guy who. (Slate)
Tainted sport Feb 8, 2009
Rodriguez's wife sued for divorce and reports said she had told friends the singer had used Kabbalah to "brainwash" her husband. In 2007, Rodriguez announced, in the middle of the World Series, that he did not want to return to New York. (BBC News -- Americas)
