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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...
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...
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...
Let’s talk about one such word. We’re diving into the Zohar, that cornerstone of Jewish mysticism. Specifically, we're looking at how it interprets Ezekiel's famous vision of the d...
Are we, heaven forbid, idolaters, bowing down to wood and parchment? Rabbi Menasheh ben Yisrael, of blessed memory, addressed this very concern in his book, Teshuat Yisrael. He fel...
It’s powerful stuff, and not everyone agrees on how much we should explore it. We see this tension reflected in the words of the sage Yair, who seems hesitant to delve too deeply i...
Jewish thought is FULL of those moments. Let’s unpack one, shall we? Our journey starts with what some might call "foolishness and evil folly." Strong words. The text we're looking...
And it's something reflected even in our ancient texts. Imagine being accused of disrespecting the very wisdom you hold sacred. That's the situation hinted at in this passage, a pa...
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...
