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But Jewish tradition paints a surprisingly collaborative picture. A picture of the Heavenly Court. It's a pretty amazing concept, isn't it? The idea that even God, in all God's glo...
We all know the story: a bush ablaze, yet unconsumed. God's voice booming forth, commissioning Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. But some traditions suggest there was more...
It wasn't just bad manners, folks. The story, as the rabbis tell it, is far more… complicated. You see, Adam was made in God's image. And so was his son Seth, and Seth's son, Enosh...
Like you've got unseen help, a little nudge from... somewhere? Well, Jewish mystical tradition actually gives a name to that feeling: Ibur (עיבור). It's a fascinating concept, and ...
It’s a question that has occupied Jewish mystics for centuries, and the answers are… well, let’s just say they’re fascinating. Today, we’re diving into a concept from the Sha’ar Ha...
We're diving into Sha'ar HaGilgulim, "The Gate of Reincarnations," specifically section 3. It’s a dense text, but it reveals incredible insights into the purpose and mechanics of g...
It's a thorny issue, isn't it? This physical form, this body of ours, it's... well, let's be honest, it's kind of a mess. Imperfect, prone to illness, and ultimately, destined for ...
A fourth stage, no less, that comes after the resurrection of the dead. Now, hold on. a bit. The idea here, as Baal HaSulam explains in his introduction to the Zohar, is tied to th...
You're not alone. And this insatiable desire? It might just be what makes us uniquely human. The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar (a foundational text...
