Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Throne Room on High

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 74:4

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, offers a breathtaking glimpse into this very question. Imagine a scene: a soul rising, shedding its earthly form and entering a real...

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Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 92:5

Sometimes, unlocking the deeper meanings requires a little… detective work. to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei Zohar 92 and see what mysteries we can unravel. The passage begin...

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Jonah and the Great Fish

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 107:1

It all revolves around the story of Jonah. We know the story: he runs from God, gets swallowed by a whale (or a giant fish, depending on the version), and eventually repents and fu...

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Giving of the Torah and Jerusalem

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 109:3

This passage speaks of a future time, a moment of profound transformation linked to Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, when we celebrate the giving of the Torah. The text tells us tha...

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His and the Lawgiver

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 110:6

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, offers a fascinating perspective. It tells us that the offerings, the qorbanot – literally, the means of drawing near, of achieving ...

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Holy Spirit and Noah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 4:35

But not just any book. According to Legends of the Jews, that incredible compilation by Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, this was a sapphire book, encased in gold! Think of the bling! More im...

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Lot in Battle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:112

According to Legends of the Jews, this departure had a pretty serious consequence, setting the stage for a major war. You see, Lot wanted to settle in the lush kikkar ha-Yarden, th...

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Sarah: Abraham's Journey

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:182

Ever find yourself in a sticky situation, and think, "Didn't I just do this?" Well, let's talk about Abraham. He's about to have a serious case of déjà vu. After leaving Egypt, Abr...

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Abraham: Isaac Among the Fathers

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 6:35

Take Isaac, for example. His life, as the great compilation Legends of the Jews tells us, reads like a mirror image of his father Abraham's. Abraham had to leave his homeland. So d...

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