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We all probably have at some point. But what happens when that unwavering commitment actually causes harm? That's the kind of sticky situation that Baal HaSulam, in his remarkable ...
It turns out, in Kabbalah, it absolutely is! Today, we're going to delve into a fascinating, albeit complex, concept from the Sulam commentary, which unveils hidden meanings within...
It's not always a smooth, linear process. Sometimes, it takes a little... well, a collision. In Kabbalah, the emergence of a lower partzuf – a spiritual configuration or "face" – i...
See, according to Petichah LeChokhmat HaKabbalah (An Introduction to the Wisdom of Kabbalah), when we talk about higher and lower realms, we're not talking about physical locations...
Let me tell you a story from Heikhalot Rabbati, a mystical text filled with visions of heavenly realms and encounters with powerful angels. It's a wild tale recounted by Rabbi Ishm...
Imagine, instead, a ladder in your house that does lead somewhere incredible. A ladder to the divine, to the very Throne of Glory itself! That's the image we get from Heikhalot Rab...
It’s not your average velvet-rope situation. This one involves angels, mystical ascents, and some serious spiritual prerequisites. We're diving into the world of the Merkabah, the ...
This ancient text, part of the Heikhalot ("palaces" or "halls") literature, is all about visionary journeys to the heavens. It's a roadmap, of sorts, for those brave (or perhaps fo...
The ancient Israelites felt that way too. Imagine them, fresh from the Exodus, facing a mountain of mitzvot, commandments. Build a sanctuary! Study the Torah! Live a life of holine...