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.

Ezekiel in Heaven and Eden

Other Texts Peri Etz Hadar 1:9

But Jewish mystical tradition, particularly the Kabbalah, suggests exactly that. It proposes that while God, the blessed Creator, reigns over the earth and assigns angels to overse...

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Death of Maimonides and Hilchot

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:11

Central to Judaism is the absolute oneness of God. It’s right there in the Shema, that foundational declaration: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:...

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Abraham Before the Flood and Joshua

Other Texts The Wars of God 2:26

Our tradition teaches us a vital principle: we don't prostrate ourselves before the Sefer Torah, the Torah scroll itself. It's not about worshipping parchment and ink. Instead, as ...

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Rashi Beyond the Firmament

Other Texts The Wars of God 4:5

The ancient rabbis certainly did. They wrestled with theological concepts that could easily lead to heresy, constantly defending the core belief in one God against any notion of mu...

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Moses Beyond the Firmament and Kabbalists

Other Texts The Wars of God 4:22

The answer, as with so many profound questions, lies deep within Jewish tradition, and grapples with some pretty mind-bending concepts, especially when we delve into Kabbalah. But ...

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Yaakov and the Patriarchs

Kabbalah Asarah Perakim LeRamchal 7:5

The Jewish mystical tradition, particularly the teachings of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (the Ramchal), offers a fascinating way to visualize these forces and how they relate to our...

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Moses Among the Heavenly Host

Other Texts Da'at Tevunot 78:7

It all comes down to mastering our soul, ruling over our inner world. Da'at Tevunot, a Kabbalistic text focused on understanding and wisdom, teaches that when we truly control our ...

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The Tree of Life (Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:2)

Kabbalah Derech Etz Chayim (Ramchal) 1:2

Jewish mystical tradition suggests that feeling isn't just wishful thinking. It’s a glimpse of the incredible capacity we humans possess. The Derech Etz Chayim, "The Way of the Tre...

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Zeir's Legacy

Other Texts Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah 117:7

And it suggests this government isn’t some monolithic entity, but a complex, multi-layered system. The Kalach Pitchei Chokhmah, a Kabbalistic text whose title means something like ...

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