Kabbalah & Mysticism

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Texts from the Kabbalistic tradition, the mystical current of Judaism. These works, including selections from the Zohar and later mystical writings, explore the hidden dimensions of Torah, the nature of God, and the structure of the spiritual worlds.

Foundations of Being and Chaya

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:2

Our sages, the Chazal, teach us that the soul isn't a single entity, but rather possesses five distinct aspects. These are often listed in ascending order of spiritual refinement: ...

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Exile from Eden and Gate

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:5

Jewish tradition, especially in Kabbalah, offers a fascinating, layered understanding. It's complex, beautiful, and deeply personal. We find discussions about the Nefesh, Ruach, Ne...

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Isaac and the Torah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:6

It's all about the soul's ascent, and how we get there. The Sha'ar HaGilgulim speaks of different levels of the soul: the Nefesh, the Ruach, and the Neshama. These aren't just fanc...

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Reincarnation of Souls and Asiyah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:7

Jewish mysticism, specifically through the lens of gilgul (reincarnation), offers an intriguing perspective on this feeling. The Sha'ar HaGilgulim, a core text on the Kabbalistic u...

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When God Created and Asiyah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:8

It’s a question that’s wrestled with in the profound Kabbalistic text, Sha’ar HaGilgulim, or “The Gate of Reincarnations.” The question arises: if we’re all required to rectify, to...

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Reincarnation of Souls of Asiyah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:9

It’s a question that’s haunted humanity for millennia, and Jewish mysticism offers some fascinating, complex, and ultimately comforting answers. Today, let's dive into a small piec...

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Sparks of the Soul and Malchut

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:10

We often hear about the Nefesh, Ruach, and Neshama – the soul's vital spark, spirit, and higher soul. But how do these relate to the different realms of existence? And what happens...

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Transmigration of Souls and Asiyah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:11

Jewish mystical thought, particularly as explored in the Sha'ar HaGilgulim – the "Gate of Reincarnations" – grapples with this very idea when discussing the journey of the soul. It...

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Isaac's Journey and Hashem

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:12

Jewish mystical thought, particularly in the Kabbalah, has a fascinating way of looking at this, especially concerning the human soul. Let's dive into a concept found in Sha'ar HaG...

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