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.

Wisdom of Maimonides

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 51:1

It's about a fundamental change, a deep cleansing of the soul. But how deep does that cleansing need to go? Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, delves into this very qu...

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Baal HaSulam Teaches and Asiya

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 51:2

And Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to this foundational text of Kabbalah, gives us a glimpse into why. He talks about the world of Asiya. Now, in Kabbalah, we often speak of dif...

Understanding the Zohar and Yetzira

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 52:1

In his "Introduction to the Zohar," he lays out a fascinating map of spiritual ascent. And trust me, it’s a journey worth taking. But first, a little Kabbalistic housekeeping. We'r...

Secrets of the Zohar and Neshama

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 53:1

Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating way to understand this inner struggle. It’s a journey of purification, a process of refining our desires, transforming them from self-centered...

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Baal HaSulam Teaches

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 54:1

And in the Kabbalistic tradition, particularly as illuminated by Baal HaSulam in his introduction to the Zohar, we find a path, a journey, towards that very connection. It begins w...

Repairing the World

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 55:1

That feeling, that yearning... it’s deeply connected to the idea of tikkun olam, repairing the world. But what if repairing the world also means repairing ourselves? And what if, t...

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Fire of Torah and Asiya

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 56:1

Baal HaSulam, a towering figure in 20th-century Kabbalah, gave us invaluable keys to unlocking the Zohar, a foundational text of Jewish mysticism. And one of those keys has to do w...

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Guarding the Torah

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 56:2

Jewish tradition teaches that the Torah has layers of meaning, and that exploring these depths is not just an option, but a necessity. It's not enough to just follow the rules. We'...

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Maimonides Faces Judgment

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 57:1

The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, felt that way about his own generation. And honestly, reading his words, you mi...

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