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.

Ten Sefirot

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 5:4

The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his preface to the Zohar, gives us a glimpse into the building blocks of these realms. It's like he's handing us the architect's blueprint. He ...

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Mystical Contemplation

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 5:5

The Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), can feel overwhelming. It's filled with layers of symbolism and allegory. But what's it all about? What's the point o...

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Exile from Eden and Bina

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 6:1

That’s kind of how it feels diving into the Zohar, the foundational text of Jewish mysticism. But it's not always easy going. That's where Baal HaSulam (Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi As...

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Ten Sefirot and Bina

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 7:1

In his "Preface to Zohar," Baal HaSulam delves into this very idea, using a beautiful analogy to help us grasp something incredibly profound. He focuses on the ten sefirot – those ...

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Preparing for Zohar and Asiya

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 8:1

Jewish mystical tradition, especially through the lens of the Zohar, offers a fascinating, albeit complex, peek behind that curtain. Today, we're going to explore a core concept th...

Sefer Yetzirah's Miracle

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 8:2

It's more than just words on a page, according to Kabbalistic tradition. It's a whole universe of light and wisdom, waiting to be unlocked. : what is a book? We often take it for g...

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Paths of Mystery

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 8:3

That’s kind of like trying to understand the highest realms of Kabbalah, especially the world of Atzilut. Atzilut… It's a Hebrew word that means "Emanation," and in Kabbalistic tho...

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David and His Mighty Men

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 8:4

It's not just the ink, the letters themselves, but the very space around them, the blank canvas that gives them life. That white space, that "noseh," as it's called in Hebrew – the...

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Wisdom of Levi and Asiya

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 9:1

The great Kabbalist Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag, known as Baal HaSulam (Master of the Ladder), offered a remarkable preface to the Zohar, aiming to make its wisdom more accessible. A...

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