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Jewish tradition speaks of this very struggle. It’s not just about good versus evil in some abstract way, but about the constant balancing act we each perform within ourselves, and...
Yet, that’s precisely what the Zohar, the foundational text of Kabbalah, suggests. Specifically, there's a powerful statement in Tikkunei Zohar (at the end of Tikkun 6) that says e...
We often think of the Torah as a set of rules and stories. But what if I told you that those stories and rules are just the tip of the iceberg? The great Kabbalist, Baal HaSulam, w...
The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, speaks directly to that feeling. He paints a vivid picture of a soul yearning for connection, a connection that'...
But according to one of the most influential Kabbalists of the 20th century, Baal HaSulam, that's precisely the role of the Zohar. Now, you might be asking, "What exactly is the Zo...
But that's precisely what some interpretations of the Zohar suggest. Now, let's be clear from the get-go: The Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, doesn't mean that God, Havaya,...
But then comes the angel Hadariel, who revives him, gives him back his breath and spirit, and sets him back on his feet. "My friend," Hadariel asks, "what came over thee?" Our visi...
It's a peek behind the curtain, so to speak, into the very heart of holiness. The text describes a powerful scene, a testament to the unbreakable bond between God and His people. I...
The Mitpachat Sefarim, a text offering guidance on interpreting sacred works, certainly thinks so. It describes the Zohar, that foundational book of Jewish mysticism, as possessing...