Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

Kabbalistic Revelation and Aleph

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:159

The Idra Zuta, a profound text within the Zohar, delves into precisely that – the mystical power embedded within the Hebrew alphabet. It’s heady stuff, but stick with me. The passa...

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Kabbalistic Revelation and Malchut

Other Texts Idra Zuta 1:166

It might surprise you. According to this text, the beauty of the female—and remember, in Kabbalah, "female" and "male" often represent different aspects of divinity—is entirely der...

Sefirot

Divine Presence and Shepherd

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 34:13

Jewish mysticism, especially in texts like the Tikkunei Zohar, gives voice to this feeling – not just for us, but even, remarkably, for the Divine. The passage we're diving into fr...

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Story of Pharaoh

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 52:8

Jewish mysticism speaks of gates like these – spiritual barriers that seem impenetrable. But what if the key wasn't strength or knowledge, but something far more vulnerable? The Ti...

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Divine Presence of Jacob

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 72:1

Jewish mysticism has a powerful image for that feeling: the exile of the Shekhinah. The Shekhinah, often translated as the Divine Presence, is, in Kabbalistic thought, the immanent...

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David the Shepherd King and Shem

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 80:1

And one of the most beautiful expressions of that idea comes from the Tikkunei Zohar, a companion text to the Zohar itself. Today, we're diving into Tikkunei Zohar 80, a short but ...

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Moses and the Revelation

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 92:1

Some say it's in ancient texts, hidden in plain sight for those with eyes to see. And of all the ancient texts, one stands out for its sheer density, its mind-bending complexity, a...

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Divine Presence and Pharaoh

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 96:8

And the answer? Well, it's a bit…uncomfortable. The Tikkunei Zohar, a later, and in some ways wilder, expansion on the core Zohar, tackles this very question head-on. It suggests s...

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Abraham's Journey of Sarah

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 5:97

Abraham and Sarah, pillars of faith and compassion, have journeyed to Egypt seeking refuge and sustenance for their people. But instead of welcome, they face peril. Sarah's unparal...

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