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.

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...

CreaturesAdam & EveJobPrayer

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...

TempleSabbathShabbatHolidays

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 ...

Noah & FloodMosesTorahSoul

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....

Noah & FloodTorahPrayerHoly Land

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...

HeavenAngelsNoah & FloodTorah

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...

HeavenMosesTorahMiracles

Kingdom of Michael and the Throne

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:32

It might surprise you. We often think of angels as the ultimate divine cheerleaders. But Jewish tradition has some fascinating ideas about who gets to sing God's praises first, and...

HeavenAngelsPrayerHoly Land

Levi Witnesses a Miracle

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:48

The stories we have… they’re just incredible. Take the fifth day, for example. According to tradition, that's when God brought forth the creatures of the sea. And how did He do it?...

CreaturesJobMiraclesHoly Land