Parshat Bereshit

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Covers the creation of the world in six days, Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, and the generations from Adam to Noah. Genesis 1:1-6:8.

Fruit of the Majestic Tree

Other Texts Peri Etz Hadar 1:16

It teaches us about correspondences, about how the world below mirrors the world above. And sometimes, this mirroring is about more than just beauty – it's about the struggle betwe...

Mysticism

Divine Presence and Shekhinah

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:13

Ever stumble upon something that seems contradictory, something that makes you scratch your head and wonder, "Wait, did I miss something?" That’s exactly the kind of question someo...

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Maimonides and the Origins of the World

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:16

It’s a question that has echoes through Jewish tradition, and one that comes up in a fascinating discussion about bowing down, prostration, and the very nature of God’s glory. The ...

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Prophetic Rebuke

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 2:1

Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, offers a fascinating, and frankly mind-bending, explanation. It involves shattering, divine light, and a cosmic repair project we’re all participating i...

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Spiritual Foundations and Edom

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 2:3

A story of how even apparent chaos can ultimately lead to unity. , shall we? The Ramchal, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, in his work Asarah Perakim (Ten Chapters), delves into the int...

Sefirot

Ramchal Teaches and Kelim

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 2:4

Jewish mysticism has a powerful, and frankly dramatic, explanation for that feeling. It’s all about the breaking of the vessels, the Shvirat ha-Kelim. The Ramchal, Rabbi Moshe Chai...

Mysticism

Path of the Just and Hochmah

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 2:5

It's not just some abstract Kabbalistic concept; it's a story of epic proportions, and the details are fascinating. We're diving into the depths of Asarah Perakim LeRamchal, a work...

Sefirot

Path of the Just and Isaiah

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 2:8

Jewish mystical tradition grapples with this very feeling, and offers a breathtakingly intricate explanation for it. It all comes down to sparks. Specifically, 288 sparks. Accordin...

Mysticism

Ten Chapters of Wisdom and Orot

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 4:3

Jewish mysticism, especially the Kabbalah, offers some breathtakingly complex yet profoundly beautiful answers. Let's delve into one small corner of that world, focusing on a passa...

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