Wisdom

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Explore 1,538 Jewish texts related to the theme of Wisdom, drawn from Midrash, Kabbalah, Apocrypha, and classical Jewish literature.

Roots of the Soul

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Is it the stuff you're made of, or something more... elusive? It’s a question that's been pondered for centuries, and it sits at the heart of what Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism, has t...

Words of the Wise

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, points out a fundamental truth: we are all different. Our desires, our needs, our very thoughts, and even the way we educate ourselv...

Repair of the Soul

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

One of the most fascinating concepts is the eternality of the soul. Now, some philosophers thought that maybe it’s all about knowledge, that the more you learn, the more eternal yo...

Wisdom Calls Out and Nothing

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

It all boils down to one thing: pleasure. Not just any pleasure, mind you, but the ultimate, divine pleasure. According to Baal HaSulam, in his monumental introduction to the Zohar...

Celestial Visions

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

We often think of serving God, or doing good deeds, as something that needs to be completely pure, motivated by selfless love and devotion. But what if the path to that pure intent...

Five Levels of the Soul

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

Kabbalists talk about this feeling too, but in terms of spiritual growth. Baal HaSulam, in his introduction to the Zohar, that mystical and foundational text of Kabbalah, uses a po...

Roots of the Soul and Asiya

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

It's not just about obedience, it's about transformation. The Baal HaSulam, in his profound introduction to the Zohar, peels back the layers of meaning. He explains that by perfect...

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...

Rabbi Shimon's Journey and Aramaic

Kabbalah Kabbalah & Mysticism

That’s how it feels to approach the Zohar, that mystical cornerstone of Kabbalah. But who actually wrote this ancient text? The answer, surprisingly, isn't as straightforward as yo...