In this first extract from his article, Baal HaSulam explains the importance of studying the wisdom of Kabbalah; that those who keep Torah and mitzvot (precepts) correctly are the ones who taste the taste of life; that a life without Torah and mitzvot is harder than death; that the Creator is the…
Fear of GodExcerpts from The Zohar189) “In the beginning God created.” This is the very first Mitzva [commandment]. This Mitzva is called “the fear of God,” and it is called Resheet [beginning/head], as in “The fear of the Lord is the Resheet [beginning] of wisdom.” It is also written, “The fear of…
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Filed under Articles, BooksKabbalah as ScienceThe importance of studying this wondrous wisdom is that there is a great power in the study of Kabbalah that can be of benefit to everyone.The principal law of the higher worlds is altruism. This law acts whether we are aware of it or not, and we must…
The Wisdom of Kabbalah and PhilosophyKabbalist Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag Author of the “Sulam” commentary on the book of ZoharWhat is Spirituality?Philosophy has gone through a great deal of trouble to prove that corporeality is the offspring of spirituality and that the soul begets the body. Still,…
KNOWN IN THE GATES“I am the Lord thy God” (Exodus 20:2). Also, in The Zohar, “known in the gates” (Proverbs 31:23). Question: Why did our sages change from the written word of calling the holiday of Pentecost by the name “the giving of our Torah”?In the Torah, it is specified by the name “offering…
Seize Your Opportunities as the Creator opens up paths before you as you correct your Intentions.When people realize that they all have the same opportunities to learn and win at the game of life. Simply because of WE all have the same DNA operating within..and Connections and support one to…
IF YOU LEAVE ME ONE DAY, I WILL LEAVE YOU TWOEvery person is remote from the Creator with the reception in him. But he is remote simply because of the will to receive in him. However, since that person does not crave spirituality, but worldly pleasures, his distance from the Creator is one day,…
WHO DELIGHTS THE SHABBAT“One who delights the Shabbat is given an unbounded domain, as it is said, ‘Then shalt thou delight thyself in the Lord, and I will make thee to ride upon the high places of the earth, and I will feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father,’ etc.. Unlike Abraham, about…
UNDERSTANDING WHAT IS WRITTEN IN SHULCHAN ARUCHUnderstand what is explained in Shulchan Aruch (Set Table — the Jewish code of Law): the rule is that one should repeatedly reflect upon the prayers of the Terrible Days so that when prayer time comes, he will be accustomed and used to praying.The…