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.

Righteousness of Levi and Leviathan

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 86:11

And today, we're diving into a fascinating, if somewhat cryptic, passage from Tikkunei Zohar 86, a section known for its intense symbolism. It begins with the Leviathan. That legen...

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Marah's Journey and Israelites

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 87:12

It all begins with Marah. Remember the Israelites wandering in the desert after the Exodus? They’re thirsty, desperate, and finally, they find water! But… (Exodus 15:23) “they came...

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Levi and the First Humans

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 104:12

What could possibly be the culprit? The liver, believe it or not. The Tikkunei Zohar tells us that the liver raises a fire towards the heart. It sounds alarming, doesn’t it? But do...

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Levites at the Gate and the Tabernacle

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 106:1

Jewish tradition recognizes this feeling, and even offers a powerful response: the idea of spreading a tabernacle of peace. Where does this idea come from? It appears in a seemingl...

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Jonah and the Great Fish of Israelites

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 106:12

The Tikkunei Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism), reads the story of Jonah – Jonah swallowed by the great fish – as a metaphor for the soul's struggles. That ...

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Living by Torah and Levites

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 110:12

Beyond the flowers and the vows, Jewish tradition holds layers of mystical significance, particularly when we delve into the Tikkunei Zohar, a companion volume to the Zohar itself....

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Divine Presence

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 116:8

The mystical tradition of Kabbalah offers a powerful explanation, connecting our actions to the very fabric of reality. The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, speaks of th...

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Covenant of Abraham and Rise

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 121:21

Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 121 calls out to the very foundations of our faith, the patriarchs themselves. "Rise O Patriarchs, Masters of the Covenant!" the text implores. It's an...

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Moses and the Heavenly Realms of Angels

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:9

Jewish tradition offers some truly fascinating perspectives. For instance, the idea that God's goodness should reign on earth just as it does in Heaven. To achieve this, the tradit...

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