What's Behind Hollywood's Fascination with Kabbalah?

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ABC News

What's Behind Hollywood's Fascination with Kabbalah?

New Take on Ancient Jewish Spiritual Teachings Has Drawn Celebrities -- and Criticism
By ALAN B. GOLDBERG and KATIE THOMSON

Jun. 17, 2005 - Most people don't have a clue what the spiritual movement Kabbalah is, though they may be aware it has something to do with a parade of stars -- from Madonna to Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher to Britney Spears, Lindsey Lohan and Paris Hilton -- wearing red strings on their wrists.

Watch Elizabeth Vargas' full report on "20/20" tonight at 10 p.m. ET / 9 Central.

Kabbalah has become a multimillion-dollar empire with more than 40 branches all over the world. But is the Kabbalah of the stars the same Kabbalah that Jewish men in Israel have been quietly studying for centuries?

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1. Kabbalah, Nichi Ren, the Dalai Lama ....

Quiche, sushi. Although some people are serious about their practice and world affairs.