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.

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Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 15:2

We all probably have at some point. But what happens when that unwavering commitment actually causes harm? That's the kind of sticky situation that Baal HaSulam, in his remarkable ...

Torah

Studying Torah

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 15:3

And it’s a question that Rabbi Yehuda Leib Ashlag, known as Baal HaSulam (Master of the Ladder) grapples with in his preface to the Zohar, that foundational text of Jewish mysticis...

Torah

Preparing for Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 15:4

That’s kind of what Baal HaSulam, in his “Preface to Zohar,” is getting at when he talks about "abstract forms." He's diving deep into how we perceive reality, and specifically, th...

Mysticism

Preface to Illumination

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 16:1

And the answer, according to the great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam in his "Preface to Zohar," lies in how we perceive the world around us. Baal HaSulam breaks down our perception into f...

Mysticism

Preparing for Zohar and Beria

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 16:2

It’s a question that has occupied mystics and theologians for centuries. And the answer, as we find in the wisdom of Kabbalah, is far more nuanced than you might think. to a fascin...

Mysticism

Dust of the Earth and Kabbalist

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 16:3

That’s often how it feels when delving into Kabbalah, especially when we're trying to understand the secrets held within the Zohar. But where do we even begin? The great Kabbalist ...

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Light and Vessels of Beria

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 16:5

But Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag, known as Baal HaSulam ("Master of the Ladder"), offered a critical key to unlocking its secrets in his preface to the book. What if I told you ...

Mysticism

Knowledge and Innocence of Beria

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 17:1

It's a journey into realms beyond our everyday understanding, a quest to perceive the hidden architecture of reality. And sometimes, we need a map. Baal HaSulam, in his preface to ...

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Paths of Mystery and Bina

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 18:1

Jewish mysticism certainly suggests this, particularly when we delve into the intricate teachings of the Zohar. But where do we even begin to understand its complexities? One helpf...

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