The magico-theurgical tradition of Kabbalah, using the inner
workings of creation, as well as the names of G-d and their
permutations, to perform things that defy the laws of nature.
Famous examples include R' Yochanan and Resh Lakish creating
cows, and Rava, R' Eliyahu Baal Shem, and the Maharal creating
golems. Other common applications are "kameas" (amulets) and
healing the sick. It is the application of "Kabbalah Iyunis"
(Contemplative Kabbalah).  Recorded practitioners of Practical
Kabbalah have been few and far in between throughout Jewish
history. It's practitioners are always among the holiest of
Jews, and its use is always for the sake of Heaven.
Nevertheless, many Kabbalists have forbidden its practice
entirely.  Not to be confused with , in which many of the same
things can be effected, but with the use of impure forces.
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