Parshat Bechukotai

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The blessings for following God's laws, the curses for disobedience, and laws of vows and valuations. Leviticus 26:3-27:34.

Divine Presence and Father

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 119:11

The Tikkunei Zohar, a core text of Kabbalah, suggests that those feelings might be more profound than we realize. It connects our personal actions to the cosmic balance, specifical...

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The Tree of Life and Bereishit

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 185:4

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central work of Kabbalah, wrestles with this very question. It starts with the beginning, with Bereishit, the first word of the Torah, which also means "In th...

CreationAdam & EveNoah & FloodTorah

Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 286:5

The mystics understood that feeling deeply. They saw it as a reflection of something profound happening in the spiritual realms, a cosmic ebb and flow of souls and divine presence....

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The Garden of Eden

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:115

Jewish tradition, particularly the wealth of stories that amplify the terse narratives of the Torah, offers some pretty compelling answers. to the consequences of that fateful bite...

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Adam's Vision

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 3:2

Jewish tradition is full of fascinating details that add layers of depth and complexity to this foundational narrative. The story, according to some traditions, wasn't exactly a su...

Hell/GehennaAdam & EveTempleProphecy

Noah Receives the Torah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:82

We all know the story of Noah, the ark, and the animals. But what happened after the waters receded? Did life just magically reset? Well, according to the Legends of the Jews, comp...

Noah & FloodTorahTemple

Sarah: Abraham's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:182

Ever find yourself in a sticky situation, and think, "Didn't I just do this?" Well, let's talk about Abraham. He's about to have a serious case of déjà vu. After leaving Egypt, Abr...

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Abraham Before the Flood and Ephron

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:269

It's easy to imagine them simply receiving divine gifts, but the reality, as often told in our tradition, is far more nuanced. Take Abraham, for instance, and his quest to acquire ...

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Abraham Among the Fathers and Isaac

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:281

It wasn’t just about being chosen; it was about who he was. The text tells us, in Legends of the Jews, that all the blessings showered upon him weren't undeserved. He was “clean of...

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