Parshat Vayetzei

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Jacob's dream of the ladder to heaven, his years working for Laban, his marriages to Rachel and Leah, and the birth of the twelve tribes. Genesis 28:10-32:3.

Ladder of the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 16:1

The great Kabbalist, Baal HaSulam—Rabbi Yehuda Leib HaLevi Ashlag—wrestled with this very question in his "Introduction to Zohar." He anticipates a challenge, a nagging doubt that ...

Mysticism

Ladder of the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 38:1

See, Baal HaSulam, a towering figure in 20th-century Kabbalah, helps us understand the structure of desire itself. He outlines how our desires evolve, moving from simple self-prese...

Mysticism

Ladder of the Zohar

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Introduction to Zohar 41:1

It talks about "upper worlds," spiritual realms beyond our everyday experience. But that begs a question, doesn't it? A pretty fundamental one: Why? Why would God, the ultimate Cre...

Adam & Eve

Before the Zohar and Dreams

Kabbalah Baal HaSulam's Preface to Zohar 24:1

It's like that feeling when you’re about to embark on a big project, a dream, something truly significant. Imagine wanting to build the most magnificent house imaginable. That's th...

Dreams

Ladder to Understanding

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 6:2

And to understand it, we need to delve into the concepts of light, vessels, and something called Sefirot. Now, picture this: Divine light, the Ohr, is constantly flowing. But raw, ...

JudgmentSefirot

Ladder to Understanding

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 30:1

We're diving into a concept that might seem a little abstract at first, but stick with me. It’s about understanding how the spiritual world, the world of pure energy and intention,...

Mysticism

Ladder to Understanding and Bina

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 33:1

Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, offers intricate models to understand these dynamics. And one of the most fascinating is the concept of the three lines, or Kavim, which we find woven t...

Sefirot

Ladder to Understanding

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 39:2

But in Kabbalah, the ancient Jewish mystical tradition, even the smallest detail can unlock immense understanding. Today, we're diving into a concept from the Sulam Commentary that...

Mysticism

Ladder to Understanding and Anpin

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 55:1

In Kabbalah, that’s a question that leads us into some pretty deep waters... The Sulam Commentary, in section 55, gives us a fascinating glimpse into its origins, specifically conn...

Sefirot