Rabbi Mark Wildes moderates a fascinating discussion with Rabbi Pinny Rosenthal (The Rationalist) and Rabbi Daniel Bortz (The Mystic) on many of the intense disagreements between the Maimodean school of Jewish thought and the Kabbalistic approach.

This podcast was recorded in front of a live audience at the Manhattan Jewish Experience on Monday, October 24th, 2022.

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:08:40 - Is God Within Us?

00:20:45 - Is Kabbalah Dangerous?

00:25:15 - The Opening Verse of the Torah

00:36:00 - Panentheism

00:39:00 - Should We Teach Kabbalah?

00:44:30 - Rationalism = Spiritual Numbness?

00:51:00 - Are Mitzvot Supernatural?

01:09:20 - Q&A

01:09:35 - The Point of Prayer

01:13:50 - Diversity in Judaism

01:18:00 - Cloud of Glory + 13 Attributes of Mercy

01:20:30 - Mindfulness

01:26:58 - Paradox