Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Moses Visits Paradise And Hell

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We know he received the Torah, but according to some fascinating accounts, his journey didn't stop there. He was granted a glimpse into the ultimate destinations: Paradise and hell...

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Hidden Wisdom of Moses and Shimon

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 60:2

The Zohar, meaning "splendor" or "radiance," is the foundational text of Jewish mysticism, of Kabbalah. It's a sprawling, enigmatic work filled with secrets, allegories, and dazzli...

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Moses and the Secret Teaching of Thou

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 27:1

It's not just about a distant, untouchable God, but about a God intimately involved with creation and revelation. The Heikhalot texts, by the way, are a collection of mystical Jewi...

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Moses Studies Torah

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 31:1

And it’s been guarded fiercely. The text recounts a divine voice, almost exasperated, saying, "Nay, My servitors, nay, My servants, trouble Me not in this matter!" It's like God is...

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Moses Beyond the Firmament and Maimonides

Other Texts Mitpachat Sefarim 1:21

Holding admiration and critique in the same breath. Well, it's a dance that Jewish scholars have been doing for centuries. Take the author of the Mitpachat Sefarim, for instance. H...

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Moses Speaks to God

Other Texts The Wars of God 1:11

Our ancestors wrestled with it, too. And they left us a pretty incredible guide to help us navigate it. It’s called The Book of the War of the Lord. A bold title. It promises to il...

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Moses and the Origins of the World

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:28

This isn't just some dusty historical document. This is a raw, unfiltered response to someone wrestling with complex ideas about God, the universe, and the role of Jewish tradition...

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Moses and Creation

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:34

How do we know what's real, especially when it comes to something as immense as the Divine? How do we stay on the path, the derech, when so many voices clamor for our attention? Th...

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Moses Beyond the Firmament

Other Texts The Wars of God 3:10

We've all been there. And sometimes, the debate gets heated! Imagine a conversation, or rather, a spirited disagreement, where someone feels like their carefully considered questio...

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