Streisand a born-again Kabbalah devotee?

Barbra Streisand seems to be more interested in advancing her political causes than receiving enlightenment at the Kabbalah Centre, according to reports.

MSNBC/June 9, 2004
By Jeannette Walls

Barbra Streisand has been seen frequenting the Los Angeles Kabbalah Center, says a source. Streisand was linked to the group several years ago, but many believed her interest in the group - which some have called a cult - had waned.

"Barbra is back," according to cult expert Rick Ross. "She's been dropping into the offices, and she's been trying to get the Bergs [the family that heads up the Kabbalah Centre] to pick up and push her political agenda. So far, they don't seem terribly interested. If I know the Bergs, they're more interested in her pocketbook than her politics. But from what I hear, Ms. Streisand is quite, shall we say, frugal."

Ross also says that Liz Taylor, who had once dabbled in Kabbalah, has been stopping by again and may still be receiving private instruction at her home. Britney Spears, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Roseanne and other celebs have all been linked to the controversial group. "Scientology seems passé and K has supplanted that organization as the so-called celebrity cult du jour," Ross said.

Streisand's rep, however, says, "I've heard nothing of that. She's involved in a lot of things, but I know nothing of this."