Parshat Vayera

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Three angels visit Abraham, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the birth of Isaac, and the Binding of Isaac (the Akedah). Genesis 18:1-22:24.

Michael and the Angels of Peace

Kabbalah Sefer HaBahir 1:11

Ancient Jewish wisdom grappled with this very tension, and one of the most fascinating texts to do so is the Sefer HaBahir, or "Book of Brilliance." The Bahir, a foundational text ...

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Abraham's Transgression

Kabbalah Sefer Yetzirah 1:12

Forget the Big Bang for a moment, and let's dive into a much older, much more mystical explanation found in one of the most enigmatic books in Jewish tradition: the Sefer Yetzirah,...

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Abraham and the Heavenly Realms

Kabbalah Sefer Yetzirah 6:4

The Sefer Yetzirah, the "Book of Formation," gives us a glimpse into just that. It’s a mystical text, attributed by some to Abraham himself, that delves into the very building bloc...

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Metatron and the Angels

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 41:14

Jewish mysticism touches on this feeling in some incredibly profound ways, and it all connects to… a bird's nest. Sounds strange. But bear with me. In Tikkunei Zohar 41, we find a ...

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Angels Attend to Moses

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 44:6

Jewish mystical tradition suggests that you might be closer to the truth than you think. The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, delves into the secrets hidden within the h...

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Angels Attend to Moses and Aleph

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 75:4

It's more than just a cool visual; it's packed with layers of meaning. The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, delves deep into these mysteries, and Tikkunei Zohar 75 is no...

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Abraham and the Ark of Righteousness

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 80:6

The Tikkunei Zohar, in its mystical exploration of the Torah, tells us something surprising. It says: "There is no tzedakah but prayer." Wait, what? How can prayer equal charity? I...

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Angels Attend to Malkhut

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 87:9

The Tikkunei Zohar, a profound mystical text that expands upon the Zohar itself, dives into this very feeling. a tiny, potent fragment of it, specifically Tikkunei Zohar 87, and se...

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Pillar of the Patriarchs and Isaac

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 99:9

In Tikkunei Zohar 99, we find a fascinating idea: the left side is associated with Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, a time of judgment and introspection. The right side? That's Passove...

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