Kabbalah Through Awareness: An Introduction to Lurianic Jewish Mysticism in Dialogue with Spiritual BMG

What does it mean to receive the Light—and how can awareness help us participate in the work of repair?

Kabbalah Through Awareness introduces Lurianic Jewish mysticism through a dialogue between a questioning student, traditional teachings, and Oleg Sirotnikov’s contemporary perspective on spiritual awareness.

Drawing on Isaac Luria’s teachings as transmitted by Hayyim Vital, alongside interpretations by Yehuda Ashlag, the book explores the Infinite, the ten sefirot, the breaking of the vessels, and tikkun—the work of restoration. These ideas unfold through questions, everyday analogies, illustrations, and reflections on human experience.

Across eight chapters, readers encounter:
• Ein Sof, tzimtzum, and the relationship between Light and vessels.
• The ten sefirot and the spiritual worlds.
• The breaking of the vessels, scattered sparks, and the process of repair.
• The soul, reincarnation, and spiritual development.
• Prayer, intention, generosity, Shabbat, and everyday spiritual practice.
• Awareness as a way of bringing mystical teachings into lived relationships.

Sirotnikov places these teachings in dialogue with his Spiritual Boundary-Mediated Growth (BMG) framework, exploring how boundaries can support receiving, relationship, and transformation. Traditional teachings are distinguished from his own interpretations, while scientific and psychological comparisons serve as analogies.

Written for curious newcomers and readers seeking a reflective encounter with Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah Through Awareness invites us to consider how ancient teachings can deepen our understanding of ourselves, our relationships, and our contribution to repair.

“Awareness brings the teachings of Kabbalah to life.”