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.

Wonders of Genesis and Shema

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 289:5

The Tikkunei Zohar, a mystical commentary on the Zohar, that foundational text of Kabbalah, speaks to just that feeling. In section 289, it uses a beautiful image: the eyes. Eyes t...

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Oral Torah and Halacha

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 291:1

to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei Zohar 291 and see what secrets we can unlock. The passage begins with a seemingly simple phrase: "Your neck." But in the mystical world of th...

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Temple Prayer

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 291:4

We're diving into a passage from the Tikkunei Zohar, specifically Tikkun 291. Now, the Tikkunei Zohar is a deep, often mind-bending commentary on the Zohar itself, which is a found...

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Gabriel: Michael and the Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:6

They knew the people of Israel had faced, and would continue to face, incredible challenges. But they also believed in something powerful protecting them: divine intervention. How ...

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Moses and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:10

Forget Genesis for a moment; this is about the Hebrew alphabet vying for the ultimate honor! Imagine the scene: Each letter steps forward, making its case to God. First up, Shin (ש...

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Michael at the Dawn of Creation

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:15

Jewish tradition has always been rich with layered realities, and the concept of multiple heavens is no exception. Forget one sky; imagine seven! Each with its own purpose, its own...

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Palaces on High and Eben

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:24

According to some legends, there's a reason the north feels… incomplete. It's said that in the east, west, and south, heaven and earth meet, creating a sense of wholeness. But the ...

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Red Sea Among the Heavenly Host

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:27

It wasn't all smooth sailing, that's for sure. In fact, according to some fascinating threads in Jewish tradition, there was a bit of a rebellion right at the start. You see, the s...

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Levi Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:48

The stories we have… they’re just incredible. Take the fifth day, for example. According to tradition, that's when God brought forth the creatures of the sea. And how did He do it?...

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