- Q. K'vod Rabboseinu, I have never been introduced by my Torah mentors into the study of Kabbalah. Therefore, despite my curiosity, I have restrained myself from what might be a foolish endeavor.
However, once a year, on the night of Shavuos, I give in to this urge and make an effort to study the Peirush of the Malbim to the first chapter of Yechezkel. Is this then permitted?
A. On question 4088 (Safe Torah Secrets) regarding attending shiurim of Kabbalah we wrote:
“Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that it is difficult to recommend particular and different ways of Chassidus, often based on the Zohar and other Kabbalah sefarim that are dedicated to singular Hashkafa and particular ways of Avodas Hashem.
In general, it is better and more recommended to maintain the general Hashkafa that many others successfully maintain, unless one belongs to a dedicated and well guided group, with proper Rabbonim and competent Torah leaders.”
However, Horav Shlomo Miller’s Shlit’a opinion is that on the night of Shavuos as many recite the Tikun of that occasion that includes Kabbalah teachings, it could be more acceptable.
Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu and Horav Kalman Ochs Shlit'a
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