Mysticism

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Explore 1,464 Jewish texts related to the theme of Mysticism, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Moses's Transgression and Yemenite

Other Texts Philo of Alexandria

Throughout Jewish history, there have been moments of tension between established teachings and emerging ideas. One such point of contention revolves around the Kabbalah (Jewish My...

Mordechai Beyond the Firmament

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You're not alone! The tradition teaches that deep understanding requires dedication, effort, and a willingness to truly delve into the text. The power to investigate and inquire wi...

Shimon: Adam at the Dawn of Creation

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It’s a question that’s occupied mystics and scholars for centuries. And some of the most fascinating answers can be found within the rich tapestry of Jewish esoteric thought. to a ...

The Tree of Life and Vital

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Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, certainly thinks so. And one fascinating area where this plays out is in the relationship between Adam HaRishon, the first human, and the sefirot, the e...

Wisdom of Rabbi Shimon and Atik

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The Zohar, that foundational text of Kabbalah, opens up some fascinating perspectives on this. In section 4, verse 22, Rabbi Shimon dives into the meaning of the verse, "See now th...

Torah from Heaven

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Take those verses that seem to hint at a divine “we.” The big one, of course, is Genesis 1:26: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness." Seems pretty clear-cut. A plurali...

Prophet and King of Abba

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It seems straightforward, but like peering into the deepest ocean, the deeper we go, the more layers of meaning we find. The Zohar, in Genesis 1:1, dives right into this mystery. I...

Kingdom of King Ptolemy

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Tales abound of subtle changes, deliberate alterations made for reasons far deeper than simple translation. One such story, laden with intrigue and divine intervention, revolves ar...

Father: Moses at the Dawn of Creation

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Our sages, zichronam livracha, may their memory be a blessing, were extremely careful to distance themselves from any notion that the Almighty needed His creations or relied on the...