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.

Sparks of the Soul

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 71:1

It's something Jewish mystical thought has grappled with for centuries. In Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find this intriguing statement: "We find a complete ...

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Rav Chiya in Heaven

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:1

We're told that this refining process, this constant work on ourselves, is the essential action for the soul while it's here. It’s the core of our earthly mission. And while there ...

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Death of Adam and Eden

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:2

Like something's missing from the equation. Well, Jewish tradition offers a profound, and somewhat comforting, perspective on this very question. It all comes down to chet, or sin,...

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Hell and Its Gates

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:4

Think of our lives as divided into two phases. First, there's the phase of avodat adam, the service of humanity, our time here in this world. Then comes the phase of receiving our ...

Hell/GehennaProphecySoulWisdom

Map of the Cosmos

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:5

Da'at Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text, offers a fascinating perspective on the soul's journey into the human body. It suggests that our souls, in their original, unadulterated form, ar...

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Light of Torah and Blessings

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:6

Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating perspective, suggesting that our souls embark on a journey of both descent and ultimate ascent. Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thoug...

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Moshe and the Torah

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 72:7

Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish philosophy, offers a glimpse into this very mystery. It tells us of a remarkable benefit for the soul when the body completes its earthly j...

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Isaac's Spiritual Journey

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 73:1

That feeling, that yearning for deeper understanding, is at the very heart of what we're going to explore today. The passage we’re diving into is a single, deceptively simple line:...

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Priestly Duties

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 74:1

There’s a fascinating idea explored in Da'at Tevunot, a work that delves into wisdom and understanding. It speaks of the relationship between the intellect, the soul, and the body....

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