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We all know about the Exodus, the parting of the Red Sea, and even receiving the Ten Commandments. But what about the nitty-gritty details of setting up their new life, their new r...
Another interpretation [of] "I pleaded with the Lord" (Deuteronomy 3:23): This is [the meaning of] that which was stated by the verse (Ecclesiastes 9:11), "The race is not won by t...
"Lord God, You have begun" (Deuteronomy 3:24): There is a [relevant] parable: To what is this comparable? To a king that saw an orphaned woman and sought to marry her. He sent to p...
We’re talking about the hayyot (חַיּוֹת), the “living creatures,” also sometimes called the heavenly creatures. These aren't your average angels. According to the lore, they're som...
But why ten? What's so special about that number in the mystical tradition? Well, the answer, according to the author of the Sulam Commentary, has to do with the sefirah of Tiferet...
Let's delve into one such fascinating concept, the radiance of the forehead, as explored in Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, a profound Kabbalistic text. The text suggests that the forehea...
We're talking about the kind of secrets that unlock the very fabric of creation. Well, according to the Kabbalah, some of them reside right there on the forehead... and in the eyes...
The Tikkunei Zohar, a deep dive into the mysteries of the Zohar itself, offers some fascinating insights. It talks about the "rites of sanctification" – those moments and rituals w...
The Passover sacrifice is a perfect example. It wasn't just about offering an animal; it was a multi-layered lesson, a story told through action, meant to resonate with both the pa...
