Shabbat

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Explore 1,109 Jewish texts related to the theme of Shabbat, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Maimonides Faces Judgment

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, a foundational text of Kabbalah, felt that way about his own generation. And honestly, reading his words, you mi...

Kabbalistic Depths

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

The Zohar, if you haven't encountered it, is a foundational text of Kabbalah, or Jewish mysticism. It’s dense, poetic, and… well, let's just say it isn't exactly light reading. It’...

Ten Sefirot

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

The great Kabbalist Baal HaSulam, in his preface to the Zohar, gives us a glimpse into the building blocks of these realms. It's like he's handing us the architect's blueprint. He ...

Atik Keeps the Sabbath

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, offers a breathtakingly intricate account, and today we're diving deep into one specific, fascinating element: the formation of partzufim, divine "faces...

Atik and the Sabbath

Other Texts Kabbalah & Mysticism

Today, we're going to delve into a fascinating aspect of that unfolding, exploring how the different partzufim, or divine "faces," of Atzilut (the realm of emanation) emerge from o...

Friday Evening Light

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Pure, unadulterated, boundless benefit. This generosity, may He be blessed and exalted, is the very foundation of creation. And how do you bestow goodness? You need someone to rece...

Sabbath Candles

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

It’s a question that Kabbalah, Jewish mystical tradition, wrestles with constantly. And it brings us to a fascinating concept: the "beating" of light. Now, before you picture cosmi...

Kingdom of Jacob and the Throne

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

It's a peek behind the curtain, so to speak, into the very heart of holiness. The text describes a powerful scene, a testament to the unbreakable bond between God and His people. I...

From Nothing to Everything and the Throne

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Imagine this: an angel is granted power, special access, you might say. Suddenly, a horn blasts from beyond the sky, a signal, and even the highest-ranking angels – the cherubim an...