Parshat Noach

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The story of Noah and the great flood, the ark, the covenant of the rainbow, the Tower of Babel, and the generations from Noah to Abraham. Genesis 6:9-11:32.

Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:4

It’s a question that’s haunted humanity for millennia, and Jewish mysticism, particularly the teachings of the Sha'ar HaGilgulim (The Gate of Reincarnations), offers a fascinating,...

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Reincarnation of Souls and Ibur

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:8

But the Ibur is something different entirely. According to the Chachamim, the Rabbis, the Ibur is a secret, a hidden process where the soul of a righteous person, a Tzaddik, can en...

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Rabbi Shimon and the Origins of the World

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 2:12

We often talk about the soul as a single entity, but Kabbalah teaches us that it's actually comprised of different parts. Think of it as a layered cake: the Nefesh, the Ruach, and ...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:3

Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating, and sometimes challenging, answer: gilgul, or reincarnation. Now, reincarnation isn't exactly a mainstream Jewish concept, but it's a powerfu...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:4

The Kabbalists have a fascinating way of looking at it, especially when it comes to the concept of gilgul, or reincarnation. It's not just about coming back; it's about the journey...

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Ibur: Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:5

We're diving into Sha'ar HaGilgulim, "The Gate of Reincarnations," specifically section 3. It’s a dense text, but it reveals incredible insights into the purpose and mechanics of g...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:10

The Kabbalists certainly pondered these questions, and their explorations led them to the complex and fascinating concept of gilgulim, or reincarnation. Now, when we talk about gil...

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Reincarnation of Souls and Nefashot

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 3:12

Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating, if complex, explanation: gilgulim, or reincarnation. But it's not just about endless cycles; it's about tikkun, rectification, and ultimately...

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Reincarnation of Souls

Other Texts Sha'ar HaGilgulim 4:3

In Jewish mystical thought, particularly in the teachings about gilgul, or reincarnation, it's not just baggage, it's… well, it’s complicated. We’re diving into a fascinating, and ...

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