Parshat Shoftim

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Laws of judges and officers, the king, the Levitical priests, true and false prophets, cities of refuge, and warfare. Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9.

Moses: Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 63:9

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah that expands on the Zohar, gives us a fascinating glimpse into this. It tells us that Moses was unique in how he received prophecy. I...

MosesTorahSoulShekhinah

Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 64:21

It paints a vivid picture of prayer as a journey, a spiritual ascent to connect with the Divine. The Tikkunei Zohar tells us that when the Divine Presence, often referred to as "He...

SoulPrayerShekhinah

Divine Presence of Ezekiel

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 69:1

Specifically, you might be bearing the Shekhinah – the divine presence – when you stand in prayer. It's a powerful image, isn't it? The Tikkunei Zohar, a later, deeply mystical exp...

HeavenPrayerMerkavahShekhinah

Hidden Secrets of Creation and Zion

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 72:12

Jewish mysticism has a powerful image for that feeling, and it all starts with… your navel. Sounds a little strange. But stick with me. The Tikkunei Zohar, a core text of Kabbalah ...

CreationNoah & FloodTorahMiracles

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...

HeavenMosesSoulPrayer

Pillars of Fire and Cloud of Daughter

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 75:2

The Tikkunei Zohar, a companion to the Zohar, that mystical masterpiece of Kabbalah, suggests exactly that. In its 75th Tikkun, it unveils a hidden dimension within the very first ...

CreationMysticismMerkavah

Windows of Heaven

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 82:4

The Israelites in the desert definitely did. They craved meat, and boy, did they get it. But at what cost? The Torah tells us in Numbers (11:33) that “the flesh was still between t...

HeavenMosesMiracles

Samael's Legacy and Balaam

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 101:24

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...

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Marriage of Bride

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 103:1

A whisper that cuts through the noise, a gentle nudge in the right direction. Well, Jewish mystical tradition takes that idea and elevates it to breathtaking heights. Because that ...

Mysticism