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.

Aba and the Secret Teaching

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We're talking here about the most esoteric concepts in Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism. Concepts so abstract, they’re almost impossible to grasp. But that’s the beauty of it, isn't it? ...

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Arich Anpin and the Heavenly Realms

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But it's actually a core concept in the Idra Zuta, a profound and mystical text within the Zohar. So, let's dive in. The Idra Zuta describes a flow originating from the "white head...

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Chochmah: Words of the Wise

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The Kabbalists, those mystics who plumb the depths of Jewish tradition, had some pretty ideas about that. Let's delve into the Idra Zuta, a central text within the Zohar, a foundat...

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Wisdom of Hashem of Chochmah

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Take, for example, the human face. We look in the mirror and see... well, our face. But the Idra Zuta, a section of the Zohar, sees something far grander, a reflection of divine fo...

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Entering the Land and Hashem

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Jewish mystical tradition delves into this very question, painting a fascinating picture of divine perception. In the Idra Zuta, a key text within the Zohar – the foundational work...

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Zion and the Origins of the World

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And Deuteronomy (11:12) tells us, "The eyes of Hashem, your Elohim, are always upon it, from the beginning of the year." It’s a powerful image, isn't it? But what does it really me...

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Hashem and the Secret Teaching

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In Jewish mysticism, this idea of divine eyes takes on a whole new level of meaning. It's not just about surveillance; it's about the very nature of divine judgment and, ultimately...

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Hashem's Transgression

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Jewish mysticism explores these very feelings, often using incredibly rich and symbolic language. Today, let's dive into a particularly fascinating passage from the Idra Zuta, a pa...

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Hashem and Creation

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It’s a question that has echoed through Jewish mystical thought for centuries, and today, we're diving into a tiny but potent piece of the Idra Zuta to explore just that. The Idra ...

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