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.

A Jewish Icarus

Tree of Souls

This isn't your typical biblical story. It’s a myth, a folk tale, preserved in the Israel Folktale Archives, about a wonder child who lived during the time of the Temple in Jerusal...

CreationAngelsHeavenMoses

The Eighth Heaven

Tree of Souls

Jewish tradition, while often speaking of seven heavens, hints at something even beyond that: an eighth heaven, a realm of ultimate mystery. Now, we’re pretty familiar with the con...

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The Music Of The Spheres

Tree of Souls

We often think of heaven as a visual paradise, shimmering light and breathtaking vistas. But what about the auditory experience? Jewish tradition paints a picture of a heaven const...

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The Treasury Of Merits

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Jewish tradition paints a vivid picture of just such a place: a heavenly otzar, a treasury. But this isn't just any vault filled with gold; it's the Treasury of Merits, a repositor...

AngelsHeavenMessiahTorah

The Crystal Palace

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This is the journey of Enoch, a figure shrouded in mystery and legend. Led by the angel Michael, Enoch climbs through the heavens until he reaches the highest of them all: Aravot. ...

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The Angel Sandalphon

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Jewish tradition offers a beautiful and powerful image: they're gathered by an angel named Sandalphon and transformed into crowns for God. Every word, every intention, every heartf...

AngelsHeavenMosesHoly Land

The Angel Of Losses

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And there’s even an angel assigned to help. His name is Yode'a, the Angel of Losses. Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav, the great Hasidic master, seems to have conceived of this angel, thi...

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The Banishment Of Dumah

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We often hear about the benevolent angels, the messengers, the healers. But what about the ones who fall from grace? Let's talk about Dumah. According to Jewish tradition, Dumah wa...

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God's Prison

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It speaks of a place far, far removed from the familiar landscapes of heaven and earth. A sort of cosmic timeout corner. Imagine this: You’re at the very edge of everything, where ...

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