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.

Seven Species of the Land and Zion

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:173

It’s a question that has echoed through generations, and the Idra Zuta, a profound section of the Zohar, offers us a glimpse into its mystical significance. The text tells us that ...

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Death of Rabbi Shimon and Zion

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:174

Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, certainly thinks so. And one of its most profound, and frankly, most challenging texts, the Idra Zuta, gives us a glimpse into this very flow. The Idra ...

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Death of Rabbi Shimon

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:176

That's the scene we encounter in the Idra Zuta, a profound text within the Zohar, the central work of Kabbalah. The passage opens with Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, a towering figure in...

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Rabbi Shimon's Transgression and Elazar

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:177

The Idra Zuta, a profound section of the Zohar, grapples with just that emotion as it recounts the passing of the great Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. Imagine the scene: Rabbi Elazar, hi...

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Elazar: Death of Rabbi Shimon

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:179

The Idra Zuta, a section of the Zohar, gives us a glimpse into just such a moment: the death of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, or Rashbi, the sage traditionally credited with authoring t...

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Rabbi Shimon's Transgression and Yochai

Other Texts Idra Zuta

Rabbi Shimon, a central figure in the development of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), is nearing the end of his earthly journey. He enters the cave, and immediately, a voice booms fort...

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Punishment of the Wicked

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 11:1

It might sound simple, but in Jewish mystical thought, the concept of yirat Hashem – fear of God – is incredibly nuanced. It's not just about being scared of punishment. It’s about...

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Living by Torah

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 11:2

That might just be the Tikkunei Zohar talking to you. Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 11. It's all about fear. But not just any fear. This is about a very particular kind of awe – the...

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Joy of Torah and Elul

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 33:1

The Tikkunei Zohar, a profound and mystical section of the Zohar, tackles this head-on. It asks a really fundamental question: how can we truly connect with the Torah and its comma...

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