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.

Death of Rabbi Shimon and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:20

That’s often how it feels when diving into the deeper layers of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Today, we’re going to try to catch a glimpse of something truly vast: the very structure...

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Heart of Understanding and Chochmah

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:21

to something truly profound: the Idra Zuta, specifically, a glimpse into the "forehead of will" of Arich Anpin. Now, Arich Anpin. Think of it as the "Long Face" or, even better, "I...

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Soul of Zeir Anpin and Mincha

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:23

The Idra Zuta, a part of the Zohar, which is one of the central texts of Kabbalah, speaks about these moments in a truly fascinating way. It suggests that when the divine will is r...

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Teachings of Shabbat and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:25

The tradition teaches us that on Shabbat, we are not just meant to eat, but to partake in three specific meals, each a gateway to profound spiritual realms. Why three? Because, as ...

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Wisdom of Arich Anpin and Eden

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:26

Specifically, we're peeking into how hidden wisdom, or Chochmah, flows from the most ancient and concealed aspects of the Divine. Think of it like this: there's a source, a wellspr...

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Atika's Understanding and Chochmah

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:27

Today, let's explore just a tiny sliver of its wisdom, a passage that speaks of the unknowable, of hidden lights and the power of divine will. Are you ready? The text begins with t...

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Kingdom of Atika Kadisha and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:29

We’re talking about the eyes of Atika Kadisha and Arich Anpin. Big names. a little. Atika Kadisha, the "Ancient Holy One," and Arich Anpin, the "Long Face" or "Vast Countenance," a...

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Knowledge and Insight of Chochmah

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:30

We often think of blessings as something bestowed from above, a divine gift. But Jewish mystical tradition, particularly the Kabbalah, offers a much more intricate and fascinating ...

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Atika Kadisha and the Secret Teaching

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:31

The Kabbalah, that mystical wellspring of Jewish wisdom, dives deep into this question, exploring the hidden architecture of the cosmos. And within the Kabbalah, the Idra Zuta, or ...

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