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.

Divine Chariot of Merkabah

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 10:5

The ancient mystical text, Heikhalot Rabbati, which translates roughly to "The Greater Palaces," gives us a peek behind the curtain, into the celestial realms surrounding God's thr...

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Abraham and the Patriarchs

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 14:1

That even when things look bleak, when divine displeasure seems pointed our way, there are forces working on our behalf. But who are these celestial advocates? Heikhalot Rabbati, o...

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Kingdom of Abraham and Thou

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 14:3

In it, we find a powerful scene, a moment of intense advocacy before the very throne of God. Imagine this: A voice rising, filled with both awe and a desperate plea. "King fearful,...

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Kingdom of Totrosyah

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 15:1

What would you do? The ancient mystics grappled with this too, and their answers often led them to the deepest secrets of the cosmos. Today, we’re diving into one of those secrets ...

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Totrakiel's Transgression

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 16:1

Specifically, we're looking at section 16, which plunges us into some pretty heady stuff. Imagine this: three times a day, a spectacle of "wonderful loftiness and strange lordship"...

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Patriarchal Covenant and Nehunya

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 17:1

Jewish mystical tradition has some pretty answers, and today we're going to peek into one of them, thanks to a text called Heikhalot Rabbati. Now, Heikhalot Rabbati – that’s Hebrew...

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Sweetness of Torah and Temple

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 28:3

Jewish tradition grapples with this very idea, especially when it comes to the Torah, the Law. Rabbi Ishmael, a central figure in mystical Jewish thought, shares a fascinating teac...

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Throne of Glory and Metatron

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 31:3

The Jewish mystical tradition, particularly the Heikhalot literature, offers some breathtaking glimpses. Let's delve into one of those visions, brought to us by none other than Rab...

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Rabbi Akiva's Vision

Kabbalah Heikhalot Rabbati 31:4

Our guide for this journey is none other than Rabbi Akiva, a towering figure in Jewish tradition. He had a vision, a glimpse into the celestial realms, which is recorded in Heikhal...

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