Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

The First Things Created

Ginzberg Vol. 1

It’s a question that’s captivated mystics and theologians for centuries. Our tradition offers some pretty wild and wondrous answers! According to Legends of the Jews, that incredib...

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Esau's True Character Revealed

Ginzberg Vol. 1

The traditional texts offer some fascinating, and frankly, unsettling insights into Esau's true character and the events surrounding that infamous stolen blessing. According to Leg...

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The Nations At War

Ginzberg Vol. 2

The Torah focuses on Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, on Joseph and his brothers. But the world didn't stop spinning just because the Israelites were having family drama. According to Gi...

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Isaac and the Torah

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 1:6

It's all about the soul's ascent, and how we get there. The Sha'ar HaGilgulim speaks of different levels of the soul: the Nefesh, the Ruach, and the Neshama. These aren't just fanc...

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Words of the Wise

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 22:1

Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, points out a fundamental truth: we are all different. Our desires, our needs, our very thoughts, and even the way we educate ourselv...

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Maimonides Faces Judgment

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 57:1

The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, felt that way about his own generation. And honestly, reading his words, you mi...

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Words from Above

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 41:1

We’re here, things are (relatively) ordered, but how did the divine plan actually unfold? Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, gives us a fascinating, intricate answer. And a big part of th...

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Living by Torah and the Throne

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 29:2

These mystical texts describe journeys through the heavenly realms, encounters with angels, and glimpses into the divine throne room itself. And in this particular section, we find...

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Jacob's Legacy

Other Texts Mitpachat Sefarim 1:26

That's the kind of passion that pulses through the words of Mitpachat Sefarim, an author wrestling with interpretations of Jewish tradition. The author opens with a fiery declarati...

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