1. Plural of kabbalah; Jewish mystical traditions and esoteric teachings based on interpretations of Hebrew scriptures.
Usage: Often capitalized; Also spelled 'cabala' or 'qabala'; Refers to multiple schools or versions of Jewish mysticism

Examples

• Different kabbalahs emerged throughout medieval and early modern Jewish communities.
• Scholars study various kabbalahs to understand Jewish esoteric philosophy.
• The kabbalahs emphasize hidden meanings within sacred texts.
• Many kabbalahs share common themes about divine emanation and cosmic structure.
• Renaissance thinkers were fascinated by kabbalahs and their symbolic systems.