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.

Final Redemption and Neshama

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:6

Sha’ar HaGilgulim, the "Gate of Reincarnations," explores that very idea. It suggests that sometimes, a righteous soul, a Ruach, can connect with the Nefesh of a convert to Judaism...

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Reincarnation of Souls and Tzaddik

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:7

We find ourselves diving into the mystical world of gilgul, or reincarnation, as explored in the Sha'ar HaGilgulim, "The Gate of Reincarnations," a key text in Lurianic Kabbalah. I...

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Reincarnation of Souls and Ibur

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:8

But the Ibur is something different entirely. According to the Chachamim, the Rabbis, the Ibur is a secret, a hidden process where the soul of a righteous person, a Tzaddik, can en...

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Rabbi Shimon and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:12

We often talk about the soul as a single entity, but Kabbalah teaches us that it's actually comprised of different parts. Think of it as a layered cake: the Nefesh, the Ruach, and ...

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Reincarnation of Souls of Tzaddik

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:13

In Jewish mysticism, particularly in the teachings of the Kabbalah, we find a concept called Ibur (עיבור), often translated as "impregnation." It's a fascinating idea about how sou...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:14

Kabbalistic teachings delve into these mysteries, and today, we're going to explore a fascinating concept from the Sha'ar HaGilgulim, the "Gate of Reincarnations," specifically reg...

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Reincarnation of Souls of Ibur

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:1

Jewish tradition offers some fascinating ideas about why that might be. Let’s delve into the mystical concepts of Ibur, Yibbum, and Gilgul – ideas that can unlock some profound per...

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Cain and the First Humans

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:2

According to the Sha'ar HaGilgulim, the "Gate of Reincarnations," Adam's sin didn't just affect him; it fractured the very essence of his being. Think of it like this: just as our ...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:3

Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating, and sometimes challenging, answer: gilgul, or reincarnation. Now, reincarnation isn't exactly a mainstream Jewish concept, but it's a powerfu...

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