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.

Mystical Contemplation

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 13:2

The great Kabbalist, Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, dives deep into this very idea, giving us a glimpse into what might have been. He explains that before God even...

Mysticism

Baal HaSulam Teaches

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 14:1

It’s a question that’s haunted mystics and theologians for centuries. And, believe it or not, the Zohar, that foundational text of Kabbalah, has something to say about it. Specific...

First Humans and Eden

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 14:2

Jewish tradition offers a powerful, layered answer, especially when we delve into the mystical teachings of the Zohar. And to understand the Zohar, we need a guide. Enter Baal HaSu...

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Resurrection of the Dead

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 14:3

And it leads us to some pretty incredible places. The Baal HaSulam, Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag, in his introduction to the Zohar, peels back the layers of this concept, and it...

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Ladder of the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 15:1

In his "Introduction to Zohar," Baal HaSulam delves into this very topic, laying out a framework for understanding the unfolding of creation. To make it easier for us to follow, he...

Roots of the Soul

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 15:2

But what if I told you that, according to some deep mystical traditions, darkness isn't an accident, but… a necessity? That's the mind-bending idea explored in the writings of Baal...

Soul

Ladder of the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 16:1

The great Kabbalist, Baal HaSulam—Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag—wrestled with this very question in his "Introduction to Zohar." He anticipates a challenge, a nagging doubt that ...

Haman Faces Judgment and Sanhedrin

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 16:2

Or maybe you've asked yourself, "Why is redemption taking so long?" It's a question generations have wrestled with. According to Kabbalah, the answer lies in the two paths God has ...

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Prayers that Pierce Heaven

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 17:1

You look inward and see flaws, imperfections, maybe even a bit of, well, ickiness. But then you look up, toward the divine, and think, "Wait a minute… shouldn't I be amazing? If a ...

Prayer