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The Tikkunei Zohar, a companion volume to the Zohar—one of the central works of Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism—certainly thinks so. In one of its sections, the 48th to be exact, we're ...
Jewish mysticism wrestles with this very idea – the nature of perception, of revelation, and how we encounter the Divine. to a fascinating passage from Tikkunei Zohar 62, a section...
Today, we're looking at a passage from the Tikkunei Zohar, a later expansion upon the Zohar, a central work of Kabbalah. Specifically, Tikkunei Zohar 81. Now, the Tikkunei Zohar is...
And it all revolves around this seemingly simple word: Te-ru’ah. What exactly is a te-ru’ah? Often translated as a “shout” or “alarm,” the te-ru’ah is that broken, staccato sound w...
We often picture it as a place of endless leisure, but the Jewish tradition paints a more nuanced picture. It wasn't just about relaxation; it was about responsibility, connection,...
Our tale begins with angels leaving Abraham at midday, their wings carrying them towards Sodom as evening approached. Now, usually, angels are all about speed. They deliver their m...
They were terrified. "How long shall we fight with these devils?" they cried. "Let us return to our land, lest they exterminate us root and branch, without leaving a remnant." Can ...
The story of Jacob at Beth-el is one of those moments. After receiving a profound revelation from God, what did Jacob do? He didn't just stand there awestruck. He acted. He set up ...
The Ishmaelite merchants, thinking they've scored a good deal, are trekking across the desert. Everything seems normal enough. Then… BAM! Suddenly, darkness descends. Not just a li...
