Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Rebuilding and Restoration of Neshama

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 4:4

This isn’t just philosophical musing. It has real implications. The tradition teaches that Moshiach ben Dovid, the Messiah, won't arrive until all the Ruchos and Neshamot – all the...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 5:1

In the Jewish mystical tradition, particularly within the teachings of the Kabbalah, the concept of reincarnation, or gilgul, offers a fascinating perspective. But it's not always ...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 5:2

Jewish mystical tradition, specifically the teachings on gilgul, or reincarnation, delves deep into this very idea. Today, let's explore some fascinating concepts from the Sha'ar H...

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Reincarnation of Souls of Nefashot

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 5:4

The idea of reincarnation, or gilgul, is a thread woven deeply into the tapestry of Jewish mystical thought. It suggests that souls, after their time in this world, might return in...

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Repairing the World

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 5:5

The Sha'ar HaGilgulim, the "Gate of Reincarnations," a profound Kabbalistic text, delves into this very idea. It explores the intricate dance of souls, not just across lifetimes, b...

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Acts of Creation

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 2:1

And tackling it requires us to ask some fundamental questions of our own. But before you run screaming into the night, let’s clarify: We’re not talking about diving into the unknow...

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Understanding the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 4:1

We all grapple with these questions, especially when it comes to something as massive as, well, existence itself. Why are we here? What's the point of it all? One fascinating appro...

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Fire of Torah and Elazar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 4:2

Some, particularly those who've distanced themselves from the yoke of Torah and mitzvot (commandments), argue that God created the universe and then, essentially, walked away. We'r...

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Gateway to the Zohar and Klipot

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 10:4

This tension, this cosmic tug-of-war between giving and receiving, is actually a central theme in the mystical teachings of the Zohar. The Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, d...

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