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The Sefer Yetzirah, or "Book of Formation," offers a fascinating blueprint. And in this chapter, drawing from the version attributed to the Gra, the Vilna Gaon, we delve into the f...
That’s kind of how the mystics of the Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, felt when grappling with the nature of God. The Tikkunei Zohar, a companion and extension of the Zohar – one of th...
Jewish mysticism often explores this very idea, the hiddenness of God, the hiddenness of ourselves. And sometimes, that hiddenness is tied to moments of judgment, moments when thin...
It wasn't exactly smooth sailing, especially when it came to his own family. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, Abraham actually encountered his parents in B...
But let's rewind a bit, to the story of Abraham, Sarah, and Hagar. Abraham, known for his humility, gave Sarah the authority to deal with Hagar as she saw fit. However, he did offe...
Now, to ensure he gets some rest, God does something… unusual. He makes the day intensely hot. How hot? The Zohar tells us that God bored a hole into Gehinnom – that's hell – so it...
Let me tell you a story that'll make your blood boil – a classic Sodom tale of deception, greed, and just plain audaciousness. Imagine you're traveling through the ancient world, w...
Our tale begins with angels leaving Abraham at midday, their wings carrying them towards Sodom as evening approached. Now, usually, angels are all about speed. They deliver their m...
: Jacob sent messengers ahead, bearing gifts, with instructions to address Esau as "my lord... from his slave Jacob." It sounds deferential, doesn’t it? But according to the legend...
