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Are we, heaven forbid, idolaters, bowing down to wood and parchment? Rabbi Menasheh ben Yisrael, of blessed memory, addressed this very concern in his book, Teshuat Yisrael. He fel...
Yes, kissing! We often think of kissing as a sign of affection, love, or respect. But in ancient times, it could also be a form of worship. Strange. The Bible itself gives us a gli...
Jewish mysticism offers a fascinating perspective, suggesting that our souls embark on a journey of both descent and ultimate ascent. Da'at Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thoug...
Think of it this way: everything in existence is connected to God, to the Divine Source. But the way that connection manifests differs dramatically. Da'at Tevunot (Understanding of...
Jewish tradition grapples with this very feeling, this dance between revelation and concealment, and how it shapes our lives. : the world is full of mysteries. And yet, there’s als...
It’s more than just parchment and ink. It’s a conduit, a channel. The Zohar, that cornerstone of Kabbalistic thought, already touched on this when discussing the Hebrew alphabet. A...
And not only that, but we're actually encouraged – obligated, even – to try and decipher it. The text we're looking at today comes from Kalach Pitchei Chochmah, a deeply complex Ka...
It’s a question that's plagued humanity for millennia. And while I can't give you an easy answer, Jewish mystical tradition offers a fascinating, if complex, perspective. The Kalac...
That, in essence, is the secret we're about to explore. The Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, a Kabbalistic text, delves into the mystical mechanics of divine influence. It describes how, r...
