The Other Side: When Spirituality Turns Dark

We often think of spirituality as peaceful, uplifting, and transcendent—but what happens when it turns toxic?In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s eye-opening class, “Black Magic: The Dark Side of Kabbalah.” Together, they unpack the thin line between sacred and sinister, how ego can hijack spiritual power, and why mystical energy isn’t always holy.From cult-like gurus to our own inner shadows, this conversation sheds light on the spiritual risks we rarely talk about—and how to transform even the darkest forces into growth and healing.💡 Tune in to uncover:• Why the Kabbalists call evil “The Other Side”• How spiritual abuse happens—and how to spot it• The mystical concept of Tzimtzum and how it explains our inner fragmentation• What to do with the “shadows” in your own soul👉 Watch the full class on Rabbi Jacobson’s YouTube channel and subscribe for more Torah wisdom made real.Let’s journey toward a meaningful life.