The Jewish Psychonaut

Mushrooms, metaphors, and the limits of mystical experience

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What is the role of psychedelics in esoteric Judaism? Let’s grant that certain substances exist that somehow expand (enhance? inhibit?) subjective experience. Let’s grant that, besides alcohol, I’ve never used these substances, but I am fascinated by them. Let’s grant that the role of such substances in the Halacha or Law of Judaism is best left to se…