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.

Death of Rabbi Shimon and Atika

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:8

That’s the kind of feeling that permeates the Idra Zuta, the "Lesser Assembly." It's a pivotal scene in the Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. The Idra Zuta ...

Death

Atika Kadisha and the Heavenly Realms

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:11

We're talking about the very first Partzuf (divine configuration) of Atzilut, the realm of emanation: Atika Kadisha. That translates to "Most Holy Ancient One." It's… well, it's a ...

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King Messiah and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:18

The Idra Zuta, part of the Zohar, gives us a glimpse into that very place. It all starts with the "parting of the hair." Sounds a little strange. But in Kabbalistic thought, this i...

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Death of Rabbi Shimon and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:20

That’s often how it feels when diving into the deeper layers of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Today, we’re going to try to catch a glimpse of something truly vast: the very structure...

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Soul of Zeir Anpin and Mincha

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:23

The Idra Zuta, a part of the Zohar, which is one of the central texts of Kabbalah, speaks about these moments in a truly fascinating way. It suggests that when the divine will is r...

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Kingdom of Atika Kadisha and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:29

We’re talking about the eyes of Atika Kadisha and Arich Anpin. Big names. a little. Atika Kadisha, the "Ancient Holy One," and Arich Anpin, the "Long Face" or "Vast Countenance," a...

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King Messiah and Redemption

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:33

The Idra Zuta, a section of the Zohar, is considered one of the most profound and esoteric parts of Kabbalah. It delves into the mysteries of the Sefirot, the emanations of the Div...

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Atika Kadisha's Understanding

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:35

The Idra Zuta, a profound text within the Kabbalistic Zohar, takes us on a journey into those very depths. It's not always an easy journey, mind you, but stick with me, and we'll t...

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Life of Arich Anpin and Mazala

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:38

Jewish mystical tradition has a fascinating answer, and it involves…a beard. Yes, you read that right. Specifically, the beard of Arich Anpin, the "Long Face" or "Infinite Patience...

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