In the 16th century, the city of Safed in Northern Israel became host to one of the greatest collections of Torah Sages ever assembled, none more transformative or influential as Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, known as the Arizal. Though he lived a very short life of 38 years (1534-1572), he revolutionized the study, perception, and understanding of Kabbalah and his influence continues to permeate the Jewish world until today.

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Ep. 57: A History of Kabbalah (Part Two: The Arizal and His Era)