Da'at Tevunot

199 texts in Kabbalah & Mysticism

God's Second Thought After Creation Chose Rectification

Da'at Tevunot 118:8

It speaks of a moment after creation, a sort of "second thought" God has. Imagine God looking back, considering how to ensure the beings created would endure, would really exist, e...

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Da'at as the Soul's Gateway to Understanding God

Da'at Tevunot 119:1

Jewish mystical tradition certainly thinks so. And it has a name for it: Da'at (Knowledge). We've been exploring some pretty deep concepts, and I want to pause and make sure we’re ...

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He Remembered

Da'at Tevunot 120:1

According to Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a key text in Jewish thought, the story starts with God, who is, of course, entirely good. But how does a world filled with both good and, w...

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An Introduction to Understanding Negativity's Existence

Da'at Tevunot 122:1

Well, in Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound exploration of Jewish thought, we delve into precisely that. And it all starts with understanding the existence of humankind itself, ...

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Wisdom of His Holiness

Da'at Tevunot 124:1

It paints a picture of existence built on layers of wisdom, so deep it's essentially limitless. Think of it as a vast, intricate tapestry. The Creator, may He be blessed, wove toge...

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Hidden Wisdom of David

Da'at Tevunot 124:2

It's not about feeling insignificant, but about understanding how incredibly vital that "cog" actually is. Da'at (Knowledge) Tevunot, a profound work of Jewish thought, suggests th...

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God's Attributes Are Tailored for Human Understanding

Da'at Tevunot 156:2

The core idea? The qualities we perceive in God's actions are not inherent to God, but are, instead, "innovated for us" – tailored for our understanding and needs, filtered through...

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