Parshat Vayishlach

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Jacob wrestles with the angel, his reunion with Esau, the incident at Shechem, Rachel's death, and the genealogy of Esau. Genesis 32:4-36:43.

Saga of Yisrael Sabba

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 47:1

Specifically, let's explore point 47 from that commentary. We're talking about the "second level of brains of maturity." What does that even mean? Well, in Kabbalistic thought, it ...

Hidden Wisdom of Yisrael Sabba

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 51:1

That's a feeling the Kabbalists knew well, and it's at the heart of what we're going to explore today. Specifically, we're diving into the idea of the "feminine waters" (mayin nukv...

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Yisrael Sabba and the Mysteries

Other Texts Introduction to Sulam Commentary 68:2

There's this principle, a kind of cosmic law of reciprocity. It says that when a lower partzuf—think of it as a spiritual configuration or "face" of God—causes light to shine in a ...

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Throne of Glory and Presence

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 4:1

The Heikhalot Rabbati, a text from the Heikhalot literature – a collection of mystical writings detailing heavenly ascents and visions – gives us a glimpse. It paints a picture of ...

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Ishmael's Vision and Seganzegael

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 6:3

It's a wild ride of heavenly ascent and divine secrets. In this particular passage, Rabbi Ishmael encounters Seganzegael, a powerful angelic being, the Prince of the Presence. Now,...

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Hadariel's Vision

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 6:5

But then comes the angel Hadariel, who revives him, gives him back his breath and spirit, and sets him back on his feet. "My friend," Hadariel asks, "what came over thee?" Our visi...

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David's Vision

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 7:2

The Heikhalot Rabbati, one of the central texts of the Heikhalot literature, offers us just such a glimpse, a breathtaking vision of King David's ascent to the heavens. The Heikhal...

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Zoharariel's Legacy

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 8:2

But sometimes, the wheels of the divine grind with a satisfying, almost theatrical flourish. Let me tell you a story from the Heikhalot Rabbati, a text filled with mystical ascents...

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Divine Chariot and Gamliel

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 22:4

It’s a powerful image, isn’t it? The freedom, the potential… “Blessed be thou, O Lord, who art wise in secrets and master of hidden things. Amen. Amen...." But what if that ladder ...

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