What is the difference between Kabbalah and Wicca?
The major difference is that Kabbalah is an aspect of Jewish mysticism. It deals with the speculation on the nature of divinity, the creation, the origin and fate of the soul, and the role of human beings. It consists of meditative, devotional, mystical and magical practices which were taught only to a select few and for this reason Kabbalah is regarded as an esoteric offshoot of Judaism. Wicca is not a part of Judaism and never has been though we, like most religions, are striving to find answers to many of the same questions. Wicca is a nature-based religion that centres on the connection of all things and the harmony between. Another difference is the difficulty women within the Jewish faith have in studying Kabbalah. Because of traditional attitudes it’s difficult to find a Rabbi prepared to teach it to a woman (in Hermetic Kabbalah women don’t have the same difficulties). Wicca on the other hand is dominated by women and if you wish to study under a Priestess all you usually have
