Parshat Vayeshev

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Joseph's dreams and his brothers' jealousy, Joseph sold into slavery, Judah and Tamar, and Joseph in Potiphar's house and prison. Genesis 37:1-40:23.

Hashem's Offering

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The verse says, "And Hashem smelled the sweet savor (lit. fragrant scent)." But notice something: it doesn’t say "the scent of the sacrifice," but simply "the fragrant scent." Ther...

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Hashem's Prayer

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We often take for granted this incredible ability we have to shape reality with our voice. But in the mystical tradition of Kabbalah, words aren't just sounds; they're living force...

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Fools and Sages of Kerit

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:135

It delves into the inner workings of hearing, and it's wild. Let's turn to the Idra Zuta, a profound section of the Zohar, the central text of Kabbalah. Here, we find a description...

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Mystical Gathering and Hashem

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More than we often realize, it turns out. The Idra Zuta, a profound section of the Zohar, the central text of Kabbalah, gives us a glimpse into just how deeply sound, and especiall...

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Wisdom and Discernment of Chochmah

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The Idra Zuta, a profound section of the Zohar, explores this very idea, using the image of the ear as a metaphor for how we receive and process the deepest secrets of the universe...

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Supernal Worlds and Anpin

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The Idra Zuta, a profound and enigmatic text within the Zohar, delves into just that: the source and significance of secrets, and who is worthy to hold them. It begins by praising ...

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Heart of Understanding and Anpin

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:142

It's more than just a nice turn of phrase. It's a window into the very structure of the cosmos, at least according to some deeply mystical Jewish texts. We’re diving into the Idra ...

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Rabbi Shimon's Understanding

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More than just a sign of age, in Jewish mystical tradition, the beard is a powerful symbol, a landscape reflecting the very structure of the cosmos. Specifically, we're going to de...

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Mystical Gathering and Assembly

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It sounds wild, I know, but bear with me. We're diving into the mystical heart of Kabbalah, specifically a text called the Idra Zuta, or "The Lesser Holy Assembly," which is part o...

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