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.

The Golden Calf of Moses

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 108:13

The Tikkunei Zohar, a later, more mystical expansion on the Zohar (the foundational text of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism), delves into the depths of Moses's plea after the Israelites...

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Abraham in Heaven and Avraham

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 109:16

And it's all wrapped up in… well, in letters. The Tikkunei Zohar, a later and more esoteric expansion on the Zohar itself, that foundational text of Kabbalah, unlocks secrets hidde...

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Repairing the World and Dalet

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 116:9

And then, every now and then, you stumble across a passage that makes those connections sing. to a fascinating idea tucked away in the Tikkunei Zohar, specifically Tikkun 116. The ...

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Metatron and the Heavenly Realms of Shabbat

Kabbalah Tikkunei Zohar 121:11

The Tikkunei Zohar, a central text of Kabbalah, gives us a glimpse into a beautiful, mystical explanation, connecting the holiness of Shabbat to something deeply intimate and divin...

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Divine Throne and the Origins of the World

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:17

Jewish tradition offers some truly breathtaking visions of the cosmos – heavens piled upon heavens, earths layered upon earths, each teeming with wonders and… well, some not-so-won...

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Wonders of Genesis and There

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:30

According to Legends of the Jews, that's when the angel hosts were brought into being. Not the first day, mind you. There's a reason for that. Why wait until Day Two? It's a great ...

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Creation of the World and Rahab

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:36

The Legends of the Jews, that incredible collection of stories and midrashim compiled by Louis Ginzberg, opens a portal to just such mysteries. Consider the creation of the world i...

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Joseph and Creation of Paradise

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 1:38

According to the legends, entering Paradise isn't just strolling through a gate. Imagine two immense gates made of carbuncle, a fiery, glowing gem. And guarding them? Sixty myriads...

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Labbiel Beyond the Firmament

Ginzberg Legends of the Jews 2:14

It’s not all harps and halos, let me tell you. Some of them… well, they weren’t exactly thrilled with the idea. According to Ginzberg's retelling in Legends of the Jews, there were...

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