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It speaks of a moment after creation, a sort of "second thought" God has. Imagine God looking back, considering how to ensure the beings created would endure, would really exist, e...
Jewish mystical tradition certainly thinks so. And it has a name for it: Da'at. We've been exploring some pretty deep concepts, and I want to pause and make sure we’re all on the s...
According to Da'at Tevunot, a key text in Jewish thought, the story starts with God, who is, of course, entirely good. But how does a world filled with both good and, well, not-so-...
Well, in Da'at Tevunot, a profound exploration of Jewish thought, we delve into precisely that. And it all starts with understanding the existence of humankind itself, and how it r...
It paints a picture of existence built on layers of wisdom, so deep it's essentially limitless. Think of it as a vast, intricate tapestry. The Creator, may He be blessed, wove toge...
It's not about feeling insignificant, but about understanding how incredibly vital that "cog" actually is. Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, suggests that it was ac...
The core idea? The qualities we perceive in God's actions are not inherent to God, but are, instead, "innovated for us" – tailored for our understanding and needs, filtered through...
A map, if you will, designed to make the ascent a little less daunting. We're talking about the Sefer Derech Etz Chaim. Now, the name itself gives us a clue. Sefer simply means "bo...
Jewish mystical tradition suggests that feeling isn't just wishful thinking. It’s a glimpse of the incredible capacity we humans possess. The Derech Etz Chayim, "The Way of the Tre...
