Rabbi Avraham Abulafia (1240-1291) was a pioneering figure in Prophetic Kabbalah, a mystical tradition focused on direct, ecstatic communion with the Divine. Unlike other Kabbalists, who emphasized the study of the Sefirot and Torah secrets, Abulafia’s approach centered on achieving personal, transformative experiences of God's presence. He wrote over twenty books, many of which outlined techniques for entering an ecstatic state of divine awareness. His methods included meditation on sacred names, visualizations, and breathing exercises to achieve Devekut - a state of union with God. Abulafia believed that through these practices, individuals could reach a prophetic state, directly experiencing God's presence. His teachings were controversial, as they challenged conventional rabbinic authority. Yet, his influence on later Kabbalistic thought was profound, particularly in shaping mystical practices that emphasized direct spiritual experience. Abulafia’s legacy endures as a path to personal, transformative encounters with the Divine.