Jewish Philosophy: Sefer Yetzirah (The Book of Formation)
Raf will be starting on new series focused on Jewish philosophical works, beginning with a four part series on the mysterious Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Formation). Foundational to both the Jewish philosophical and mystical traditions, this anonymous work reads like cryptic cosmic poetry – and at its heart lies a profound theory of language, space, and consciousness.
Upcoming classes
Dates: 27 Apr 2026 – 18 May 2026
Total of 3 sessions
About the facilitator
Raphael Dascalu
Founder and facilitator
Raphael Dascalu is a Melbourne-based researcher and translator. Born and raised in Sydney, he completed his MA at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, his PhD at the University of Chicago, and studied in a number of institutions of Jewish learning, including Yeshivat ha-Kibbutz ha-Dati (Ein Tzurim), the Pardes Institute, and the Shalom Hartman Institute. He is a Senior Research Fellow at Notre Dame University Australia, an Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University, and a student of the mysteries of the cosmos.
