Question: What does Kabbalah say about reincarnation?
Rabbi Berg,
What does Kabbalah say about reincarnation? Does this differ from the Torah's position on reincarnation?
Thank you, Desi
Answer: Dear Desi,
Kabbalah explains that reincarnation is an integral part of understanding our universe, as well as our role within it. And unfortunately, the Torah's "position" on reincarnation is usually misconstrued.
According to Kabbalah, all of the souls of humanity were a part of Adam and Eve, and therefore were all present and participant when Adam and Eve "fell". Since the Fall, we have proceeded to incarnate to
correct our collective misjudgment, and once all souls have made their complete correction, we will once again returned to our unified state with the Creator. Some refer to this as "Tikune Olam", "Gmar Hatikune", and "The Final Redemption".
Through looking at the Zohar, Kabbalah's cardinal text, one is better able to understand the Torah and its tremendous secrets, which include the laws of reincarnation. My father and teacher, Rav Berg, wrote a book called "Wheels of a Soul" that can better explain this concept and the connection than any email response could do.
Blessings and Light,
Michael Berg
