199 passages in Kabbalah & Mysticism
Individual passages from Da'at Tevunot, shown in source order. Page 3 of 5.
Da'at Tevunot turns to He Is the Place of the World Explained. Well, that’s exactly the question that the text Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot (Knowledge of Understanding) sets out to an...
The core idea, as explored in Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, is beautifully simple, yet profoundly powerful. Nothing, absolutely nothing, has inherent existence except for God, may He ...
The mystics of old grappled with this feeling on a cosmic scale. How did the universe, and everything within it, come into being? What allows it to continue existing, moment by mom...
Da'at Tevunot turns to Kingdom of His. The text makes it very clear: in God's "straightforward existence" – His essence, if you will – creation simply doesn't factor in. It's not r...
Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, which translates to "Knowledge of Discernment," is a profound work confronting fundamental questions of existence. And in this particular passage, the So...
What is the intended purpose of creation, anyway? In this section of Da'at Tevunot, the voice of "the Intellect" – a concept representing divine wisdom – speaks directly to this qu...
That feeling takes over when I explore Jewish mystical thought. The source turns to our toes into some deep waters, guided by a little fragment from the text Da'at (Knowledge) Tevu...
Guess what? It’s something we find addressed in Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound text that explores the intricacies of Jewish thought. Da'at Tevunot, which translates to "Know...
A deeper understanding of. well, everything? That yearning, that quest for wisdom, is at the heart of so much Jewish thought. And it's where we pick up our thread today. It's a con...
Sometimes, the very wisest approach is simply to acknowledge that some things are best left..unsaid, for now. To let the seed of an idea germinate on its own. That's kind of the vi...
This isn't just some abstract theological idea. It's something we believe in with absolute certainty, without a shadow of a doubt. At least, that's what the Intellect tells us in D...
That's where we find ourselves today, peering into the teachings of Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot. Da'at Tevunot, meaning "Knowledge of Understanding," is a profound work. In it, the S...
We live, we strive, we experience. and then what? The idea of resurrection, of coming back to life, is a pretty concept. But it's also deeply embedded in Jewish thought. Da'at (Kno...
The Soul, in this passage, poses a powerful question: why two creations instead of one? Why didn't God just create us as a unified being, seamlessly alive? After all, as the text p...
Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, offers a compelling answer. It tells us that the ultimate heavenly intent is pure goodness, a desire to give us, human...
It's something Jewish mystical thought has grappled with for centuries. In Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find this intriguing statement: "We find...
Da'at Tevunot turns to Rav Chiya in Heaven. What does it all mean? The Zohar, in its hidden depths of Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) haNe'elam (the concealed Midrash), ...
Like something's missing from the equation. Well, Jewish tradition offers a profound, and somewhat comforting, perspective on this very question. It all comes down to chet, or sin,...
Think of our lives as divided into two phases. First, there's the phase of avodat adam, the service of humanity, our time here in this world. Then comes the phase of receiving our ...
Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text, offers a fascinating perspective on the soul's journey into the human body. It suggests that our souls, in their original, unadultera...
Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating perspective, suggesting that our souls begin a journey of both descent and ultimate ascent. Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewi...
Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish philosophy, offers a glimpse into this very mystery. It tells us of a remarkable benefit for the soul when the body completes i...
That feeling, that yearning for deeper understanding, is at the very heart of what The passage It comes from Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work that explores the intricacie...
There’s a fascinating idea explored in Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a work that explores wisdom and understanding. It speaks of the relationship between the intellect, the soul, and ...
Curtains. Game over. We've all been there. But what if that "something" wasn't just a project or a hobby, but your entire life? Your very gilgul (the reincarnation of souls), your ...
Da'at Tevunot turns to How Does God Engage with Body and Soul Together. After delving into the complexities of human existence – the interplay between soul and body, the ever-chang...
"Said the Soul - The order is certainly appropriate, for everything needs to be settled in its way, place and time. Now please complete your words:" That’s it. Simple. But loaded. ...
In Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, ("Understanding of Understanding"), we find a fascinating exploration of exactly that duality – the tension between the physical and the spiritual. Im...
Think of it this way: everything in existence is connected to God, to the Divine Source. But the way that connection manifests differs dramatically. Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot (Unde...
Da’at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, asks us to consider this very question. It points out the sheer, astonishing energy humans pour into the pursuit of fleeting pleas...
It all goes back to the very beginning. The text suggests that humanity's struggles stem from a fundamental choice: prioritizing the physical over the spiritual, the immediate grat...
Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, offers a fascinating explanation, linking our desires directly to the boundaries of our minds and the spiritual light ...
It all comes down to mastering our soul, ruling over our inner world. Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text focused on understanding and wisdom, teaches that when we truly ...
Da'at Tevunot turns to The Dance Between Body, Soul, and Divine Presence. The text suggests that by truly understanding the nuances of our own existence – the interplay between our...
In Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find a soul expressing a sentiment that I think resonates deeply with anyone who’s ever looked up at the night s...
The answer, according to some deep Jewish mystical thought, might be simpler than you think. It all boils down to two fundamental aspects of the Divine. The Da'at (Knowledge) Tevun...
Da’at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, explores just that. It paints a picture, not always a comfortable one, of the relationship between the neshama (soul) and the guf ...
Da'at Tevunot turns to The Body Divides Labor but the Soul Sees All. The text draws a sharp contrast between the body and the soul. The body is all about division of labor. The eye...
In Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find a fascinating perspective on this inner struggle. The text suggests that perfection itself is singular, a f...
the wisdom of the Midrash (rabbinic interpretive commentary) of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai in the Zohar, specifically Parshat Pinchas. It states, "And there is wisdom which is called ...
It's got all these different parts – arms, legs, eyes, ears – each with its own specific job and limitations. But the soul… well, that's something else entirely. According to Da'at...
The ancient Jewish wisdom tradition suggests there might just be such a key. And it's found within us. The text It's a simple sentence, really, but it packs a punch. "This is the e...
You’re not alone. Jewish tradition grapples with this complexity too, especially when we consider the intricate relationship between our soul and our body. Da'at (Knowledge) Tevuno...
Sometimes it feels like trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle with a million pieces, and no picture on the box! Well, Jewish wisdom offers a fascinating perspective on this. In Da'at ...
The world is full of mysteries. And yet, there’s also so much beauty, so much clarity. It’s this very tension that Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a work of Jewish thought, explores. It...
In the mystical work, Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, "Knowledge of Understanding," a profound conversation unfolds between the Soul and the Wise One. The Soul is questioning the very n...
It’s in their eyes, their smile… their whole face seems to radiate something. But what is that "something"? In Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, we find...
Our guide on this journey is Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text that explores the depths of knowledge and wisdom. And our focus? A single, resonant line spoken by the So...
