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.

First Days of Existence

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 78:8

That’s what we’re exploring today, diving into a profound idea from Da'at Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text focused on wisdom and understanding. It invites us to contemplate the intricat...

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Wings of the Soul

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 79:1

In Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find a soul expressing a sentiment that I think resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and felt ...

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Five Levels of the Soul

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:1

The answer, according to some deep Jewish mystical thought, might be simpler than you think. It all boils down to two fundamental aspects of the Divine. The Da'at Tevunot, a profou...

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Five Levels of the Soul

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:2

Da’at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, delves into just that. It paints a picture, not always a comfortable one, of the relationship between the neshama (soul) and the g...

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Dawn of the World

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:3

We’re so used to having eyes that see and ears that hear, that we rarely pause to appreciate the sheer, intricate genius of it all. But according to Da'at Tevunot, this design isn'...

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Written and Oral Law

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:4

Jewish tradition grapples with this very tension, particularly when discussing the relationship between the soul and the body. In Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, ...

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Wisdom of Rabbi Shimon and Soul

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:5

The text draws upon the wisdom of the Midrash of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in the Zohar, specifically Parshat Pinchas. It states, "And there is wisdom which is called wise among all ...

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Oracle of God

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 80:6

It's got all these different parts – arms, legs, eyes, ears – each with its own specific job and limitations. But the soul… well, that's something else entirely. According to Da'at...

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Soul at Rest

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 81:1

The ancient Jewish wisdom tradition suggests there might just be such a key. And it's found within us. The text we're looking at today, from Da'at Tevunot, offers a powerful statem...

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