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.

Foundations of Being and Bina

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 9:2

It all boils down to this idea of a separating force, a kind of cosmic… diaphragm. What is this "diaphragm," you ask? Well, in Kabbalistic terms, it’s not the muscle that helps you...

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Ten Sefirot

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 16:1

It's like a cosmic dance, a constant flow of energy and influence. A key concept to understanding this is the idea of Malkhut ascending to Bina. Now, what does that even mean? In K...

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Nukva in Paradise

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 22:1

Jewish mysticism, particularly in the Kabbalah, grapples with this very idea, but on a cosmic scale. It talks about how different aspects of creation become ready to receive the di...

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Wisdom of Yisrael Sabba

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 34:1

We're diving into a concept from the "Introduction to Sulam Commentary," specifically section 34, that deals with the re-emergence of the left line in the partzuf (divine persona) ...

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First Days of Existence and Anpin

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 36:2

In Kabbalah, the ancient Jewish mystical tradition, the answer lies in understanding the delicate interplay between different types of light, especially the lights of giving and wi...

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Keter in Paradise

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 74:2

In Kabbalah, the process isn't just about discarding the old; it's about a fascinating dance of purification, ascent, and renewal. It's a bit like spiritual alchemy, really. to a s...

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Bina's Transgression and Nekudim

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 74:7

You're not alone. It's a complex system, full of symbolism and, well, let's be honest, jargon. But stick with me, because even a glimpse into its intricacies can be illuminating. T...

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Anpin: The Tree of Life

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 88:1

Think of it as the vessel, the receiver, the culmination of all the divine energies that flow down from above. But Malkhut isn't just a passive recipient. It's dynamic, complex, an...

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Divine Chariot and the Throne

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 11:4

The ancient text Heikhalot Rabbati, one of the foundational works of Merkabah (chariot) mysticism, gives us a glimpse – a shimmering, almost overwhelming vision. It's a journey int...

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