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Jewish Publication Society The Aura of Torah
Book SynopsisBecause a welter of details sometimes conceals the Torah ’s aura of holiness, Jewish mystics and spiritual teachers have for centuries attempted to reveal that aura through creative interpretation of the Torah text. The Aura of Torah explores these attempts in an effort to bridge the gap between the Torah text and the modern Jewish spiritual quest.Trade Review"The Chasidic pioneers, ever concerned to prevent religion sliding into dull routine, refreshed Torah with their creative readings. As this book amply demonstrates, Jewish spirituality remains rooted in the text."—Simon Rocker, Jewish Chronicle"The Aura of Torah is more than interesting and thought-provoking readings of biblical commentaries. The exegeses, taken from the heart of Kabbalah and the writings of Hasidic masters, have much historical value and give the modern reader insights into the ways eighteenth and nineteenth century Eastern European rabbis wanted their congregations to think about life and the Torah."—Fred Reiss, San Diego Jewish World"[The Aura of Torah is] an enormously valuable collection of commentaries from the mystical viewpoint, which will enrich our understanding of the weekly parashah, and present fodder for much discussion on the timeless words of Torah."—Dov Peretz Elkins, Jewish Media Review“The Aura of Torah is an important and useful contribution to the emergent literature of spiritual companions to the parashah. There is nothing quite like it on the shelf. Tabick assembles mystical teachings for the general reader with insight, creativity, and obvious spiritual depth.”—Lawrence Kushner, author of Honey from the RockTable of Contents Introduction: The Aura of TorahThe World’s Aura: An Introduction to Jewish Mysticism and KabbalahGenesisB’reishit[1] Genesis 1:1 Unfinished Business—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[2] Genesis 2:24 The Soul’s Mate—Yitzchak Mordechai ben Yisra’el Aharon Podvah[3] Genesis 5:22,24 The Enoch Enigma—Yisra’el ben Eliezer, Ba’al Shem TovNoa?[4] Genesis 6:13 Wisdom or Cleverness?—Hayyim of Krasna[5] Genesis 8:15,20 Misplaced Anger—Zohar, Sitrei Torah[6] Genesis 9:20–21 The Wine of Torah—Avraham ben Shmuel AbulafiaLekh Lekha[7] Genesis 12:1 “Go for Yourself”—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[8] Genesis 13:17 Going About for Wisdom—Rabbenu Bachya ben Asher ben Chlava[9] Genesis 17:1 God Fills and Surrounds All Things—Mordechai of ChernobylVa-yera’[10] Genesis 18:17 Lovingkindness in All That Happens—Yitzchak of Vorki[11] Genesis 20:11 Fear of God—Pinchas of Koretz[12] Genesis 21:17 Silent Screaming—Menachem Mendel of Vorki?ayyei Sarah[13] Genesis 24:1 For All—Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev[14] Genesis 24:44 Kindness and Compassion—Zevi Elimelech of Dinov[15] Genesis 24:62 God Sees Me—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of SudylkovToledot[16] Genesis 25:25–26 Falsehood and Truth—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of Sudylkov[17] Genesis 26:15,18,20–22 Digging Our Own Wells—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[18] Genesis 28:9 Positive from Negative—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of IzbicaVa-yetse’[19] Genesis 28:12 You Are a Ladder—Yishayah HaLevi Horowitz[20] Genesis 29:17 “The Young Woman with No Eyes”—Naftali Hertz ben Ya’akov Elchanan Bacharach[21] Genesis 31:40 Coming and Going in Thought—Uri of StreliskVa-yishla?[22] Genesis 32:4 Prayers Are Messengers—Aharon (II) ben Asher of Karlin[23] Genesis 33:17 Houses for the Soul—Shalom Rokeach of Belz[24] Genesis 34:19 How to Love God—Hayyim ben Menachem Mendel of KosovVa-yeshev[25] Genesis 37:2 Renewed Each Day—Aharon (II) ben Asher of Karlin[26] Genesis 37:32 Rebound—Reuven Hoeschke, based on Zohar I, 144b[27] Genesis 39:2 The Double Test—Simchah Bunam of PshischeMikkets[28] Genesis 41:1 The Light of Consciousness—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[29] Genesis 42:1–2 Broken Torah—Menachem Mendel of Vitebsk[30] Genesis 44:17 The Importance of Truth—Aryeh Leib, Shpole ZaydeVa-yiggash[31] Genesis 44:18 Ways of Coming Closer—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[32] Genesis 45:16 The Voice of Prayer—Zohar I, 209b–210a[33] Genesis 46:2 The Level of Israel, the Level of Jacob—Aharon (II) ben Asher of KarlinVa-ye?i[34] Genesis 47:28–29 Body and Soul—Rabbenu Bachya ben Asher ben Chlava[35] Genesis 49:8 Being a Jew—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of Sudylkov[36] Genesis 49:28 The General and the Particular—Simchah Bunam of PshischeExodusShemot[37] Exodus 1:7 Bodies of Holiness—Meir ben Chalifa Bikayam[38] Exodus 3:5 Habits Get in the Way—Yosef ben Yechiel Michal of Yampole[39] Exodus 5:22–23 Joining with the Pain of the Shechinah—Elimelech of LyzhanskVa-’era’[40] Exodus 6:5 Service for Positive Reasons—Moshe ben Yisra’el Polier of Kobrin[41] Exodus 7:9 Performing Signs—Shalom Rokeach of Belz[42] Exodus 8:22 Sensitivity to Others—Mordechai of NeschizBo’[43] Exodus 10:22–23 Darkness between Us—Yitzchak and Menachem Mendel of Vorki[44] Exodus 12:3 How to Eat—Moshe Cordovero[45] Exodus 13:2 The Firstborn Thought—Yisra’el Friedman of RuzhynBe-shalla?[46] Exodus 13:18 Going Up—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[47] Exodus 14:15 Turn to Israel First—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[48] Exodus 17:16 The War against Amalek—Natan of (Nemirov) BreslovYitro[49] Exodus 18:1 Reacting to Fear—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[50] Exodus 19:5 The Greatest Treasure—Moshe ben Yisra’el Polier of Kobrin[51] Exodus 20:2–3 Your Physical Being, Your Spiritual Being—Mordechai of ChernobylMishpatim[52] Exodus 21:24 Whose Eye?—Menachem ben Binyamin Recanati[53] Exodus 22:13–14 Soul on Loan—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[54] Exodus 24:7 “Who Is This Life Force?”—Menachem Nachum of ChernobylTerumah[55] Exodus 25:1–2 Not Just Now—Ze’ev Wolf of Zhitomir[56] Exodus 25:31 Becoming a Menorah—Mordechai of Neschiz[57] Exodus 27:1 Your Body Is an Altar—Hayyim Yosef David AzulaiTetsavveh[58] Exodus 28:4 The Ideal Jew—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[59] Exodus 28:32 Everyone Is a Priest—Yishayah HaLevi Horowitz[60] Exodus 29:46–47 God Is Still Our God—Hayyim ben Moshe ibn AttarKi Tissa’[61] Exodus 30:12 Ransoming Yourself—Pinchas of Koretz[62] Exodus 33:20 Seeing the Face of God—Mordechai of Chernobyl[63] Exodus 34:17 The Danger of Generalizations—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of IzbicaVa-yak’hel[64] Exodus 35:3 Fiery Anger—Tikkunei HaZohar[65] Exodus 35:30,31,33 Stone or Wood?—Yisra’el ben Shmuel of Modzhitz[66] Exodus 38:8 Seeing Yourself in a Mirror—Ya’akov Yosef of PolonnoyePekudei[67] Exodus 38:21 Submitting an Account—Mordechai of Chernobyl[68] Exodus 39:42 Work or Service?—Rabbenu Bachya ben Asher ben Chlava [69] Exodus 40:36 Removing the Cloud—Avraham Yissachar Ber HaCohen of RadomskLeviticusVa-yikra’[70] Leviticus 1:1 Going to Your Head?—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[71] Leviticus 2:13 A Union of Opposites—Efraim Shlomo ben Aharon of Luntshits[72] Leviticus 5:17 Turning Good Deeds to Naught—Levi Yitzchak of BerditchevTsav[73] Leviticus 6:2 Harnessing Our Drives—Ya’akov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, Seer of Lublin[74] Leviticus 7:37 Torah Is What We Make of It—Yisra’el Friedman of Ruzhyn[75] Leviticus 8:29 Sanctifying Sight—Yisra’el ben Shmuel of ModzhitzShemini[76] Leviticus 9:6 It Depends on You—Ya’akov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, Seer of Lublin[77] Leviticus 10:1–2 Refining Your Plans—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[78] Leviticus 11:45 Dedicated to God—Yisra’el ben Eliezer, Ba’al Shem TovTazria‘[79] Leviticus 12:2 We All Receive—Yisra’el Friedman of Ruzhyn[80] Leviticus 13:23 Spirituality: Moving or Stationary?—Ya’akov Zevi Yolles[81] Leviticus 13:59 The Affliction of the Shechinah—Avraham Yissachar Ber HaCohen of RadomskMetsora‘[82] Leviticus 14:4 Humility at the Wrong Time—Yitzchak Meir of Gur[83] Leviticus 14:35 What Is Love?—Zevi Hirsh ben Shmuel Zanvil Minkovitz of Semyatitch[84] Leviticus 15:31 Separation for the Sake of Cleansing—Menachem Mendel of Rymanov’A?arei Mot[85] Leviticus 16:2 Charity Begins at Home?—Uri of Strelisk[86] Leviticus 16:30 Self-Cleansing—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[87] Leviticus 18:5 Putting Life into the Commandments—Menachem Mendel of KotzkKedoshim[88] Leviticus 19:2 Infinite Progression—Hayyim ben Moshe ibn Attar[89] Leviticus 19:36 An Honest “Yes” and “No”—Yehudah ben Shmuel HeHasid of Regensburg[90] Leviticus 20:7 Always Be Prepared—Menachem Mendel of Rymanov’Emor[91] Leviticus 21:1–2 Priests in Thought—Ze’ev Wolf of Zhitomir[92] Leviticus 23:2 Keeping Festivals Holy—Yishayah HaLevi Horowitz[93] Leviticus 24:19 It Will Come Back on You—Yisra’el ben Shmuel of ModzhitzBe-har[94] Leviticus 25:2 Trust Only in God—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[95] Leviticus 25:23 Only Passing Through—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of Sudylkov[96] Leviticus 25:35,36 Taking No Personal Interest—Elimelech of LyzhanskBe-?ukkotai[97] Leviticus 26:3 Making God—Zohar III, 113a[98] Leviticus 26:13 “Two Structures”—Mordechai of Chernobyl[99] Leviticus 27:33 The Love of Inferior Things—Dov Ber, Maggid of MezritchNumbersBe-midbar[100] Numbers 1:1 The Spread of Torah—Naftali Zevi Horowitz of Ropshitz[101] Numbers 2:2 Advice against Greatness—Avraham Yissachar Ber HaCohen of Radomsk[102] Numbers 4:20 Cheap Imitations—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of SudylkovNaso’[103] Numbers 4:46–47 Joy Is Also a Mitzvah—Rabbenu Bachya ben Asher ben Chlava [104] Numbers 6:26 A Gift from a King—Simchah Bunam of Pshische[105] Numbers 7:9 Exertion Required—Menachem Mendel of KotzkBe-ha‘alotekha[106] Numbers 8:3 Keeping It Fresh—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[107] Numbers 9:18 Moving On with the Help of God—Yishayah HaLevi Horowitz[108] Numbers 12:3 Accepting Yourself—Simchah Bunam of PshischeShela?-Lekha[109] Numbers 13:32 Beyond the Earthly—Ze’ev Wolf of Zhitomir[110] Numbers 14:13–16 Why God Can Forgive—Moshe Leib of Sasov[111] Numbers 15:39 Not Even If You Have a Good Heart—Menachem Mendel of KotzkKora?[112] Numbers 16:1 The Ongoing Struggle—Ya’akov Zevi Yolles[113] Numbers 16:22 The Spirit in Flesh—Hayyim ben Moshe ibn Attar[114] Numbers 17:23 Producing Blossoms and Almonds—Simchah Bunam of Pshische?ukkat[115] Numbers 19:2 The Secret of the Red Heifer—Menachem Mendel of Vorki[116] Numbers 20:14 Brothers on the Inside—Ya’akov Yosef of Polonnoye[117] Numbers 21:17–18 Prayer as Meditation—Rabbenu Bachya ben Asher ben ChlavaBalak[118] Numbers 22:23 The Soul Can See Everything—Uri of Strelisk[119] Numbers 23:9 Turning Things Around—Menachem Mendel of Rymanov[120] Numbers 24:5 The Internal Takes Precedence—Avraham Noach HaLevi Heller of DolinaPin?as[121] Numbers 25:12 Inner Conflict—Ya’akov Yosef of Polonnoye[122] Numbers 27:16 Leaders: Military and Spiritual—Ya’akov Yosef of Polonnoye[123] Numbers 28:2 Feeding God—Pinchas of KoretzMattot[124] Numbers 31:2 Moses Never Has Left Us—Pinchas of Koretz[125] Numbers 31:21 The War after War—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[126] Numbers 32:22–23 Becoming Pure before God—Menachem Mendel of RymanovMase‘ei[127] Numbers 33:1–2 Journeys of Purification—Yisra’el ben Shabbetai Hapstein, Maggid of Koznitz[128] Numbers 34:2 Conquering Evil Within—Elimelech of Lyzhansk[129] Numbers 35:6–7 Repairing What We Have Damaged—Avraham Yehoshua Heschel of AptaDeuteronomyDevarim[130] Deuteronomy 1:17 Overcoming Doubt—Ya’akov Yosef of Polonnoye[131] Deuteronomy 1:31 No Two the Same—Elazar ben Yehudah of Worms[132] Deuteronomy 2:24 Concentration and Humility in Prayer—Menachem Mendel of RymanovVa-’et?annan[133] Deuteronomy 4:39 Nothing but God—Yishayah HaLevi Horowitz[134] Deuteronomy 5:5 Ego Gets in the Way—Kalonymos Kalman HaLevi Epstein[135] Deuteronomy 6:4 The Meaning of Divine Unity—Moshe Alsheich‘Ekev[136] Deuteronomy 8:3 The Spirituality of Eating—Hayyim Vital[137] Deuteronomy 9:15–17 The Weight of the Law—Hayyim ben Moshe ibn Attar[138] Deuteronomy 10:21 Prayer Is Divine—Pinchas of KoretzRe’eh[139] Deuteronomy 11:26 Today—Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev[140] Deuteronomy 13:4 Testing Times—Yisra’el ben Eliezer, Ba’al Shem Tov[141] Deuteronomy 15:22 Why Eating Is Like Sleeping—Ya’akov Yitzchak HaLevi Horowitz, Seer of LublinShofetim[142] Deuteronomy 16:18 Judgment Within—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[143] Deuteronomy 18:13 Raising Love and Fear to God—Yisra’el ben Eliezer, Ba’al Shem Tov[144] Deuteronomy 19:14 Making God Real—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of SudylkovKi Tetse’[145] Deuteronomy 21:10 The War against Evil—Moshe Teitelbaum of Ujhely[146] Deuteronomy 23:19 Praying without Desire—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[147] Deuteronomy 25:19 Blotting Out Amalek Within—Yisra’el ben Eliezer, Ba’al Shem TovKi Tavo’[148] Deuteronomy 26:11 How to Rejoice—Mordechai of Neschiz[149] Deuteronomy 26:16 Timeless Prayer—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[150] Deuteronomy 28:31 Backward Curses—Pinchas of KoretzNitsavim[151] Deuteronomy 29:9 Standing before God—Yisra’el Friedman of Ruzhyn[152] Deuteronomy 29:28 The Hidden and the Revealed—Hayyim Vital[153] Deuteronomy 30:11–12,14 The Shechinah in Our Mouths—Baruch ben Yechiel of MedzibodzVa-yelekh[154] Deuteronomy 31:1 Controlling Our Words—Elimelech ben Hayyim Meir Yechiel of Grodzhisk[155] Deuteronomy 31:12 Fixing Holiness in Our Minds—Mordechai Yosef Leiner of Izbica[156] Deuteronomy 31:18 When God Is in Hiding—Simchah Bunam of OtvotzkHa’azinu[157] Deuteronomy 32:1 Without Knowing What We Say—Menachem Mendel of Rymanov[158] Deuteronomy 32:18 Forgetting God—Menachem Mendel of Kotzk[159] Deuteronomy 32:47 The Torah as Advice—Meshullam Feibush HaLevi Heller of ZbarazhVe-zo’t Ha-berakhah[160] Deuteronomy 33:1 The Never-Recurring Now—Hayyim ben Menachem Mendel of Kosov[161] Deuteronomy 33:18 Business and Study—Hayyim ben Moshe ibn Attar[162] Deuteronomy 34:12 Returning to the Beginning—Moshe Hayyim Efraim of SudylkovAppendix 1: Original TextsAppendix 2: The Teachers
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Jewish Publication Society A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader
Book SynopsisAn unprecedented annotated anthology of the most important Jewish mystical works, A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader is designed to facilitate teaching these works to all levels of learners in adult education and college classroom settings. Daniel M. Horwitz’s insightful introductions and commentary accompany readings in the Talmud and Zohar and writings by Ba''al Shem Tov, Rav Kook, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and others. Horwitz’s introduction describes five major types of Jewish mysticism and includes a brief chronology of theirdevelopment, with a timeline. He begins with biblical prophecy and proceeds through the early mystical movements up through current beliefs. Chapters on key subjects characterize mystical expression through the ages, such as Creation and deveikut (“cleaving to God”); the role of Torah; the erotic; inclinations toward good and evil; magic; prayer and ritual; and more. Later chapters deal with Hasidism, Trade Review"Horowitz offers a very readable and enjoyable introduction to the broad expanse of Jewish mystical literature from biblical to modern times."—Mark Verman, Religious Studies Review"Rabbi Horwitz has done a masterful job of collecting important excerpts from the vast storehouse of mystical literature, and annotated each selection with a perceptive analysis. This collection will remain the classic book of study on kabbalah and Jewish mysticism for decades to come."—Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins“A gateway into the world of Jewish spirituality. . . . An important resource, very well done.”—Rabbi Jack Riemer, editor of The World of the High Holy Days“Rabbi Horwitz has written a fine book of accessible scholarship, one that will be welcomed by rabbis, educators, and adult education classes. Strongly recommended.”—Rabbi Judith Abrams, the late former head of Maqom, School for Adult Talmud Study, and coauthor of The Messiah and the Jews“Very solid, carefully thought-out, and well researched, making a very complicated subject quite accessible.”—Rabbi Dr. Byron L. Sherwin, the late former Distinguished Service Professor, Spertus Institute Table of ContentsList of IllustrationsPrefaceLandmark Dates and Key Figures in Jewish Mysticism Part 1. The Roots of Jewish Mysticism1. What Is Jewish Mysticism?2. Mysticism in the Bible Part 2. Early Mystical Pursuits3. Mysticism in the Talmud: Entering the Pardes4. Song of Songs and Ma’aseh Merkavah5. The Temple: The Meeting Place for God and His People6. Ma’aseh Bereshit, Sefer Yetzirah, and Sefer ha-Bahir: The Roots of Kabbalah7. Hasidei Ashkenaz: Mystical Moralism Part 3. Basic Concepts in Kabbalah8. The Ein Sof: That Which Is Endless9. The Sefirot: Perceiving God10. Deveikut: Cleaving to God11. Tzorekh Gavoha: The Divine Need Part 4. Further Developments in Kabbalah12. Prophetic-Ecstatic Kabbalah: Abraham Abulafia13. The Role of the Torah14. Sexuality in Jewish Mysticism15. Sin, Teshuvah, and the Yetzer ha-Ra: Tikkun16. Lurianic Kabbalah17. The Problem of Evil in Kabbalah18. Mystical Experiences, Ascetic Practices Part 5. Additional Issues in Kabbalah19. Four Worlds, Four Levels of Soul: Death and Transmigration20. Magic21. Messianism22. Prayer and Ritual in the Mystical Life Part 6. Hasidism23. The Ba’al Shem Tov and His Teachings24. The Role of Prayer and the Ba’al Shem Tov’s Successors25. The Growth of Hasidism and Its Search for Truth26. Chabad Hasidism Part 7. Mysticism, Action, and Reaction27. Three Twentieth-Century Mystics28. Concealment and Distortion of Jewish Mysticism Suggestions for Further ReadingNotesGlossaryBibliographyIndex
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Jewish Publication Society A New Hasidism Roots
Book SynopsisThis groundbreaking presentation of Neo-Hasidic philosophy gathers and analyzes the writings of its progenitors: five great twentieth-century European and American Jewish thinkers—Hillel Zeitlin, Martin Buber, Abraham Joshua Heschel, Shlomo Carlebach, and Zalman Schachter-Shalomi—along with a young Arthur Green. Trade Review"A New Hasidism describes the renewal of Jewish life that I and so many of our colleagues have found to be meaningful. It draws us into an important conversation that will enrich our lives and the lives of those we touch as teachers and rabbis."—Rabbi Laura Geller, CCAR Journal: The Reform Jewish Quarterly"A compelling, enjoyable book and a centrally important contribution to the study of Neo-Hasidism. We are seeing with this book the early stages of an exciting new field of study, toward which Green and Mayse do an excellent job orienting us, particularly by providing for us an initial set of questions, texts, and suggestions for further reading. Although this book is recommended especially for audiences in Jewish and Jewish studies settings, it is accessible—and likely quite interesting—to broader audiences, both in the academy and outside it."—Steven Kaplin, Reading Religion“After reading these two intellectually informative and spiritually rich works, we ask how indeed twenty-first-century Jews living in comfort, in freedom, in modernity in an age of feminism and egalitarianism, at a time when they draw close to those who have been ‘other’ will adapt the spiritual teaching of their eighteenth- and nineteenth-century ancestors. Judaism will be much enhanced by such adaption as has been this reader.”—Michael Berenbaum, Jewish Journal “For more than a hundred years, people in search of religious renewal who are not Hasidic have found inspiration in Hasidism. Now Arthur Green and Ariel Mayse, both scholars of Hasidism and committed spiritual seekers, have assembled critical texts for the fashioning of Neo-Hasidism in the twenty-first century. The result is a landmark contribution to Jewish spirituality.”—David Biale, Emanuel Ringelblum Distinguished Professor of Jewish History at the University of California, Davis, and editor in chief of Hasidism: A New History“A New Hasidism is a treasure for the heart and mind. With this superb two-volume anthology in hand, contemporary seekers and scholars have a broad spectrum of spiritual wisdom with which to contemplate the history and contemporary character of Neo-Hasidism. The first volume provides the ‘roots’ of the modern reinterpretation of Hasidism in Europe and America; the second displays the ‘branches’ spreading over Jewish life in the United States and Israel in our times. Together they mark a major moment of our Jewish religious renaissance.”—Michael Fishbane, Nathan Cummings Distinguished Service Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Chicago“In two sequential volumes, the diamonds of Hasidic spiritual teaching have been skillfully recut and set to offer seekers of all backgrounds entry into a challenging and soul-expanding opportunity. You are invited to enter a multigenerational conversation, deeply engage with the most inspiring teachings of Hasidic and contemporary teachers, build upon these insights, and carry them forward.”—Rabbi Marcia Prager, director and dean of the ALEPH Ordination Program and author of Path of Blessing: Experiencing the Abundance of the Divine“The impact of Neo-Hasidism on contemporary Jewish life cannot be overstated; its influence has penetrated farther and wider than is usually acknowledged. Yet what is Neo-Hasidism really—what are its main teachings, and where do those ideas stem from? Here, brought together for the first time, are the essential texts of Neo-Hasidism, from forebears like Hillel Zeitlin and Abraham Joshua Heschel, and from recent and contemporary thinkers like Zalman Schachter-Shalomi and Arthur Green. Whatever their own relationship to Neo-Hasidism, students of Jewish thought and contemporary religious life cannot afford to miss these volumes. They are a veritable feast for seeker and scholar alike.”—Rabbi Shai Held, president and dean of the Hadar Institute and author of The Heart of Torah: Essays on the Weekly Torah Portion“Over the past century, a number of creative spirits have reimagined Hasidism—infusing it with new energy, liberating it from its insularity and dynastic power structure, and translating its radical wisdom into a modern idiom. Now, for the first time, one of those creative spirits, together with his brilliant disciple, have chronicled that transformation and assembled its foundational documents (or ‘roots’) along with many of its recent literary ‘branches.’ Dip into these volumes to experience the renewal of Jewish spirituality.”—Daniel Matt, author of The Essential Kabbalah and the annotated translation, The Zohar: Pritzker Edition“Just when we are in such dire need of old/new tools for truth telling and loving kindness (chesed ve’emet), we receive these wise, passionate, intellectually compelling essays that continue the unfolding of the Neo-Hasidic revolution in our own times. These volumes will open minds, hearts, and even souls.”—Rabbi Lisa Goldstein, executive director of the Institute for Jewish Spirituality“Green and Mayse have masterfully crafted a living tree of Neo-Hasidic worldview and practice spanning the sources of Neo-Hasidic thought and their manifestations in contemporary Neo-Hasidism. These two wonderfully innovative volumes reveal a creatively alive Judaism informed by a deep legacy.”—Melila Hellner-Eshed, senior research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute and author of A River Flows from Eden: The Language of Mystical Experience in the Zohar Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments Introduction Editors’ Note 1. Hillel Zeitlin Introduction What Is Yavneh? (Untitled Manuscript, ca. mid-1920s) What Does Yavneh Want? (1924) Admonitions for Every True Member of Yavneh (1924) The Fundaments of Hasidism (1910) Mystery of Thought (1928) Suggestions for Further Reading 2. Martin Buber Introduction The Life of the Hasidim (1908) Spirit and Body of the Hasidic Movement (1922) Interpreting Hasidism (1963) Suggestions for Further Reading 3. Abraham Joshua Heschel IntroductionPikuah Neshamah: To Save a Soul (1949) Hasidism as a New Approach to Torah (1972) Dissent (Date Unknown) Suggestions for Further Reading 4. Shlomo Carlebach Introduction Introduction to “The Torah of the Nine Months” The Torah of the Nine Months (Undated, 1970s) Suggestions for Further Reading 5. Zalman Schachter-Shalomi Introduction Hasidism and Neo-Hasidism (1960) Toward an “Order of B’nai Or”: A Program for a Jewish Liturgical Brotherhood (1964) Foundations of the Fourth Turning of Hasidism: A Manifesto (2014) Selections from an Interview with Reb Zalman Schachter-Shalomi (ca. 2000) Suggestions for Further Reading 6. Arthur Green Introduction Notes from the Jewish Underground: On Psychedelics and Kabbalah (1968) After Itzik: Toward a Theology of Jewish Spirituality (1971) “Where Are We Going?”: An Address to the Neo-Hasidism Conference, New York City (2003) Suggestions for Further Reading Source Acknowledgments Notes
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Quest Books,U.S. The Esoteric Tarot Ancient Sources Rediscovered
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ARE Press Edgar Cayce And The Kabbalah A Resource for
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Science of Kabbalah
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Path of Kabbalah Revealing the Hidden Wisdom
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Kabbalah Experience The Definitive QA Guide to
Book SynopsisOne of the most fascinating books ever published in Kabbalah. It is a journey in time from the past to the future, in situations we might all experience at some point. Anyone who wants to learn how to make the most of every moment in his or her life, anyone who wishes to find a happy, fulfilling life, will find the answers in this book. Since the days of The Zohar and the Tree of Life, the language of Kabbalah has never been as clear as it is in this moving piece. It is worthwhile contemplating the answers in the text, experiencing them in the simplest meaning of the word. Any student of Kabbalah, novice or advanced, will find this book to be a wonderful companion and a great reference for a fountain of genuine knowledge.
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Wondrous Wisdom Everyones Guide to the Study of
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Kabbalah Science the Meaning of Life
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Kabbalah Revealed The Ordinary Persons Guide to a
Book SynopsisThis is a clearly-written, user-friendly guide to making sense of the surrounding world while achieving inner peace. Each of the six chapters in this book focuses on a different aspect of the ancient wisdom of Kabbalah, shedding new light on a teaching that has too often been shrouded in mystery and misconceptions. A subtle, yet profound idea weaves the book''s chapters into a coherent and concrete whole. The first three chapters tell us why the present world is in a state of crisis, explaining how our growing desires promote progress as well as alienation, and why the biggest deterrent to achieving positive change is rooted in our own spirits. Chapters Four to Six offer a prescription for positive change. Therein, we learn how we can use our spirits to build a personally peaceful life in harmony with all of Creation. For the first time ever, the timeless principles of Kabbalah are explained for a general readership by a world-renowned scholar of Kabbalah -- Rav Michael Laitman, PhD. F
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers From Chaos to Harmony The Solution to the Global
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Torre de Babel Ultimo piso
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Brian Baulsom The Cycle Of Growth 12 Stages in the Process of Evolution and Growth of Everything including you and me
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kabbalah Secrecy Scandal and the Soul
Book SynopsisHarry Freedman, author of The Talmud: A Biography and The Murderous History of Bible Translations, explores the mysterious Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah. Kabbalah is popularly known as a fashionable system for personal and spiritual insight, a Jewish mystical tradition popularized by devoted celebrities like Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Demi Moore, and Britney Spears. But behind the hype and simplicity of pop-Kabbalah lies an ancient, complex and very profound system that can take a lifetime to master. Kabbalah: Secrecy, Scandal and the Soul is a short introduction that untangles the complex history and spiritual tradition behind the phenomenon. Kabbalah is difficult to define. The very phrase story of Kabbalah is as opaque and mysterious as the topic itself. This of course is its appeal. The word itself means received. For over half a millennium, individuals and movements with no attachment to Judaism havTrade ReviewWelcome to the curious but fascinating world of Harry Freedman’s Kabbalah: Secrecy, Scandal and the Soul, a cheerfully non-partisan, no-frills attempt at demystifying one of the world’s most mysterious, opaque and esoteric spiritual traditions. * Spectator *Freedman navigates the story with great skill and good judgment […] In a secular age such as our own, when popular theological literacy is at an all-time low [he] has undoubtedly done a great service by rescuing Kabbalah from the pile * Daily Telegraph *This comprehensive guide to an important religious tradition will appeal to both readers of Jewish history and general readers of spirituality * Publishers Weekly *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Introduction The Origins of Kabbalah Out of the East The Beginning of Kabbalah Radiance Christian Cabala The City of Mystics Cabala and the Occult Sciences Golem Good, Evil and the life of the Soul Critics and Crisis Decline and Revival Hasidism The Occult Revival Towards Modernity The New Age Appendix: A Very Brief Outline for the Sefirot Glossary Notes Bibliography Index A Note on the Author Plates
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Augsburg Fortress Publishers Kabbalah as Literature
Book SynopsisKabbalah as Literature celebrates the mysterious complexity of the Kabbalah while demonstrating its inherent intertextual comprehensibility. In an age of algorithms that limit social interaction, this book offers a literary-theological worldview that champions an interplay of perspectives and promotes a true exchange of ideas.
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Cabala; Alcanzando Los Mundos Superiores
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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform La Historia Universal De La Humanidad: A través de la Sabiduría de la Cabala
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North Atlantic Books,U.S. Daily Kabbalah: Wisdom from the Tree of Life
Book SynopsisFrom sorcery to animal totems, buzzard feathers to hawk spirits, talking trees to magical stones, sacred circles to healing rituals, the Kabbalah brings readers a rich body of ancient wisdom that has been long neglected and even longer misunderstood. The Kabbalah celebrates a quality of consciousness that enables one to experience magic in the ordinary, miracles in the natural course of events, and spirituality in the physical. Its roots are as old and rich as most aboriginal shamanic traditions, sharing in common with many of them the belief that all of creation is alive, from animals and plants to the sun and the moon.The uniqueness of this book lies in its selections from this rare tradition of Jewish mystery wisdom. Culled from ancient and medieval Hebraic and Aramaic sources, much of this material has been hidden in dusty archives or obscure translations. These short selected readings are intended as contemplative, inspirational, and even entertaining extracts. As short as a few lines or as long as a page, they are translated and paraphrased here to render them accessible to readers of all backgrounds and spiritual paths.
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Paragon House Publishers Kabbalah Simply Stated: A Conversation with the
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Shambhala Guide to Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism
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Shambhala Publications Inc The Kabbalah of Money: Jewish Insights on Giving, Owning, and Receiving
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Research Centre of Kabbalah Kabbalistic Astrology
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Red Wheel/Weiser Qabalah: a Magical Primer: A Magical Primer
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Red Wheel/Weiser Cosmic Navigator: Design Your Destiny with
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Red Wheel/Weiser Son of Chicken Qabalah: Rabbi Lamed Ben
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Jewish Lights Publishing Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians
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Jewish Lights Publishing God in Your Body: Kabbalah Mindfulness and
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Book Tree,US Sepher Yetzirah: The Book of Creation
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Kabbalistic Healing
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Jewish Lights Publishing A Partner in Holiness Vol 1: Genesis-Exodus
Book SynopsisFind inspiration for a satisfying spiritual life of practice through the combination of contemporary mindfulness meditation and classical Hasidic spirituality. "The lessons in Kedushat Levi were not originally intended as intellectual curiosities or as demonstrations of R. Levi Yitzhak''s brilliance. They were meant to inspire religious passion and deeper spiritual practice. I believe that these teachings will come to life in us when we bring them into our lives in practice." from the Introduction The soul yearns to feel connected to something greater and to know happiness despite personal suffering and seemingly endless need. Surprisingly, the perspectives of the late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Hasidic spiritual teachers offer a radically different Jewish theology that speaks directly to today''s spiritual seekers whose faith has been shattered by both modernity and the Holocaust. These masters taught of interdependence, interconnectedness, selflessness, service and joy, anticipating the insights of contemporary science and twenty-first-century spirituality.Bringing together the teachings of beloved Hasidic master Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev (17401809) and the practice of mindfulness meditation, Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater reveals a new entrance into Jewish spiritual life. Covering the Five Books of Moses, these two volumes present accessible translations of selections from Kedushat Levi, R. Levi Yitzhak''s Hasidic Torah commentary, which emphasizes our spiritual capacity to transform consciousness and so our life experience. The selections are paired with Rabbi Slater''s commentaries to illuminate their message.
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Jewish Lights Publishing A Partner in Holiness Vol 2:
Book SynopsisFind inspiration for a satisfying spiritual life of practice through the combination of contemporary mindfulness meditation and classical Hasidic spirituality. "The lessons in Kedushat Levi were not originally intended as intellectual curiosities or as demonstrations of R. Levi Yitzhak''s brilliance. They were meant to inspire religious passion and deeper spiritual practice. I believe that these teachings will come to life in us when we bring them into our lives in practice." from the Introduction The soul yearns to feel connected to something greater and to know happiness despite personal suffering and seemingly endless need. Surprisingly, the perspectives of the late eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Hasidic spiritual teachers offer a radically different Jewish theology that speaks directly to today''s spiritual seekers whose faith has been shattered by both modernity and the Holocaust. These masters taught of interdependence, interconnectedness, selflessness, service and joy, anticipating the insights of contemporary science and twenty-first-century spirituality.Bringing together the teachings of beloved Hasidic master Rabbi Levi Yitzhak of Berdichev (17401809) and the practice of mindfulness meditation, Rabbi Jonathan P. Slater reveals a new entrance into Jewish spiritual life. Covering the Five Books of Moses, these two volumes present accessible translations of selections from Kedushat Levi, R. Levi Yitzhak''s Hasidic Torah commentary, which emphasizes our spiritual capacity to transform consciousness and so our life experience. The selections are paired with Rabbi Slater''s commentaries to illuminate their message.
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Jewish Lights Publishing Filling Words with Light: Hasidic and Mystical
Book SynopsisBreathe New Life into Your Prayer with the Wisdom of Kabbalah and the Hasidic Masters Jewish mystics teach that every word a person utters in prayer should radiate light. Even the letters of the words of prayer carry sparks of the Divine that yearn to join together in holiness.In this inspiring spiritual companion, Reform rabbi Lawrence Kushner and Orthodox rabbi Nehemia Polen join together to provide a window into the liturgy for people of all backgrounds by offering fresh insights and meditations that bring the traditional prayerbook to life. Drawing from the Torah, Zohar and ancient and contemporary Hasidic masters, Kushner and Polen reflect on the joy, gratitude, compassion, mystery and awe embedded in traditional prayers and blessings, and show how you can imbue these familiar sacred words with your own sense of holiness.Insightful, fresh and wise, Filling Words with Light will enrich your understanding of the prayer book and guide you on how to put more of yourself into the holy words of the Jewish tradition.
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Jewish Lights Publishing Finding Joy: A Practical Spiritual Guide to
Book SynopsisSearching for happiness in our modern world of stress and struggle is common; finding it is more unusual. This guide explores and explains how to find joy through a time-honored, creativeand surprisingly practicalapproach based on Kabbalah and the teachings of Jewish mystics.The very core of the Jewish mystical tradition is centered on the belief that if our focus is spiritual, then true appreciation of our lives, and true joy, are possible. Step by step, Finding Joy describes the basis of happiness in the context of Jewish mystical tradition and shows, in an easy-to-understand way, how we can use its concept of the 10 divine "rays of light," the Sefirot, to remedy the everyday unhappiness in our lives.Clear, creative, personal and down-to-earth, Finding Joy introduces the ancient insights of the Jewish mystics, and offers practical week-by-week exercises for the soul which bring them into our daily routines. Finding Joy is not an instant cure for modern life''s burdens. Instead, it's a guide to a time-honored method for thinking and living ... and finding real joy.
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Jewish Lights Publishing God in All Moments: Mystical & Practical
Book SynopsisMystical and practical wisdomfor daily life. The least known of the Hasidic masters' teachingsthe hanhagot, or spiritual practicesare at the heart of this book. These short lists of instructions were created for their followers, inspirational treasures intended to be carried with you at all times. They were to be read again and againproviding spiritual guidance, centering, and aid in bringing joy and God's presence into daily life. Practical, personal, and wise, these brief teachings range from straightforward instructions to visualization exercises, meditations, and mantras. Also included are the hanhagot of two neo-Hasidic thinkers: the modern journalist and mystic Hillel Zeitlin (18711942), and the contemporary theologian Arthur Green.
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Jewish Lights Publishing God Was in This Place & I, I Did Not Know—25th
Book Synopsis"A profound exploration of the necessity of paying attention to God''s presence."Library JournalIn a daring blend of scholarship and imagination, psychology and history, Lawrence Kushner gathers an inspiring range of interpretations of Genesis 28:16 given by sages, from Shmuel bar Nachmani in third-century Palestine to Hannah Rachel Werbermacher of Ludomir who lived in Poland two hundred years ago. Through a fascinating new literary genre and Kushner's creative reconstruction of the teachers' lives and times, we enter the study halls and sit at the feet of these spiritual masters to learn what each discovered about God's Self and ourselves as they ascend and descend Jacob's ladder.In this illuminating journeycelebrated in this special 25th anniversary edition with a new preface by the authorour spiritual guides ask and answer the fundamental questions of human experience: Who am I? Who is God? What is God's role in history? What is the nature of evil? How should I relate to God and other people? Could the universe really have a self?
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Jewish Lights Publishing Honey from the Rock: An Easy Introduction to
Book SynopsisQuite simply, the easiest introduction to Jewish mysticism you can read. An insightful and absorbing introduction to the ten gates of Jewish mysticism and how they apply to daily life. "There is a place that is as far from here as breathing out is from breathing in. For the word is very near to you. Where life forever holds gentle sway over death, where people are human with the same grace that a willow is a willow, where the struggle and the yearning between male and female is at last resolved.... It is to begin with, all inside us."from the Introduction "In the past decade I''ve read Honey from the Rock at least half a dozen times. Every time I read it I wonder if I have ever read it before. Either it keeps changing, or I do. Maybe it's both.... As someone told me: ''Lawrence Kushner is a mystic. He gives you flashes of insight.''"from the Publisher's Preface to the Anniversary Edition
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Jewish Lights Publishing Kabbalah: A Brief Introduction for Christians
Book SynopsisAn insightful exploration of Jewish mysticismwritten especially for Christians. Kabbalah is well known as the foundation of the Jewish mystical tradition, but few are aware that Kabbalah''s spiritual applications extend beyond Jewish life. In this accessible, intelligent guide, Tamar Frankiel, PhD, a leading teacher of Jewish mysticism, demystifies the intricate world of Kabbalah. You will find that the teachings of Kabbalah are not only for Jewish scholarsanyone can incorporate this enduring wisdom into everyday life if they have an open mind and a willing heart.Unlike the faddish books that discuss Kabbalah as simply a "magical system," this book discusses the evolution of Kabbalah from its origins in Judaism and gives Christian readers the vocabulary and tools to begin to understand this long-standing mystical tradition. It also explores the similarities and differences between Jewish and Christian mysticism, placing both in a larger and more comprehensive framework. Explore the kabbalistic Tree of Life to discover how God is expressed in the world around us. Examine your life and discover how it can be understood as part of an unfolding spiritual path. Travel through your personal and collective histories to find a more personal perspective on the principles of Kabbalah. ... and more
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Turner Publishing Company The Lost Princess: And Other Kabbalistic Tales of
Book SynopsisDiscover the hidden secrets of Torah and Kabbalah through the captivating stories of Rebbe Nachman of Breslov. “Rabbi Nachman’s stories are among the great classics of Jewish literature. They have been recognized by Jews and non-Jews alike for their depth and insight into both the human condition and the realm of the mysterious.” —from Aryeh Kaplan’s Translator’s Introduction For centuries, spiritual teachers have told stories to convey lessons about God and perceptions of the world around us. Hasidic master Rebbe Nachman of Breslov (1772–1810) perfected this teaching method through his engrossing and entertaining stories that are fast-moving, brilliantly structured, and filled with penetrating insights. This collection presents the wisdom of Rebbe Nachman, translated by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan and accompanied by illuminating commentary drawn from the works of Rebbe Nachman’s pupils. This important work brings you authentic interpretations of Rebbe Nachman’s stories, allowing you to experience the rich heritage of Torah and Kabbalah that underlies each word of his inspirational teachings.
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Turner Publishing Company The Enneagram and Kabbalah (2nd Edition): Reading
Book SynopsisAn updated and expanded examination into the groundbreaking exploration and connection of two of the most powerful mystical traditions. Patterns in our lives may escape us; reasons for our behavior often confuse us. To help us better understand the interplay of these dynamics, Rabbi Howard A. Addison combines two of the most powerful maps of consciousness known to humanity: the Tree of Life (the sefirot) from the Jewish mystical tradition of Kabbalah, and the nine-pointed Enneagram that was developed over several generations by mystics of several spiritual traditions. Individually, each offers guidance and wisdom; together, they show the forces that propel us and shape our personalities and behavior. Most important, the two suggest how we can live more harmoniously with ourselves and with others, minimize friction and tension and discover our own spiritual gateway to God. In this updated and expanded edition of his pioneering book, Rabbi Addison explores new understandings of the stages and pitfalls we experience along life's journey and the ways we can transcend the limits of our personalities in search of greater wholeness. He shows that, when brought together, the Enneagram and Kabbalah may enhance understanding of humanity's deepest motivations—both individually and collectively—thus opening wider the gate to personal growth.Trade ReviewThe Enneagram, and Kabbalah: Reading Your Soul 2nd ed. by Rabbi Howard A. Addison. Combined here are two of the most powerful maps of consciousness known to humanity: the Tree of Life and the nine-pointed Enneagram. Here we are helped to see patterns in our lives and the interplay they have with the reasons behind those patterns. * The Messenger *Table of ContentsPreface to the Second Edition v Preface to the First Edition vii Acknowledgments xi Section I Two Diagrams of Life 1 "Where Are You?" 3 2 The Tree of Life 9 3 The Enneagram 19 4 Correlation—Being and Spirit 35 Section II The Enneagram through the Lens of Kabbalah 5 The Sefirot: Type and Redemption through Spiritual Task 47 6 Point One: Chochmah—Wisdom 53 7 Point Two: Binah—Understanding 61 8 Point Three: Gedulah—Greatness 69 9 Point Four: Tiferet—Beauty 77 10 Point Five: Din—Rigor 87 11 Point Six: Netsach—The Enduring 97 12 Point Seven: Hod—Splendor 105 13 Point Eight: Yesod—Basic Force 115 14 Point Nine: Shechinah—Divine Presence 123 Section III Returning to God 15 Keter: Divine Crown, Our Transition to the Divine 135 16 A Meditation on the Return to Ayn Sof 143 Epilogue 155 Endnotes 159 Glossary 165 Suggested Readings 169
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Jewish Lights Publishing The Gift of Kabbalah: Discovering the Secrets of
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive, down-to-earth introduction to explain the primary message of Kabbalahthat we are to become like God. Unlike the faddish books that just discuss Kabbalah as a magical system, or those that treat it as if it were separable from Judaism, this inspiring book makes accessible the mysteries of Kabbalah with thorough scholarship and depth of spiritual insight. It traces the evolution of Kabbalah in Judaism and sets forth its most important gift: a way of revealing the connection that exists between our "everyday" life and the spiritual oneness of the universe. Including hands-on "personal Kabbalah" exercises that help bring the teachings into your life, The Gift of Kabbalahexplores: Healing from the Source Holiness in the Ordinary Contemplating Your Place in History Building a Positive Structure for Life The Soul''s Contract with God ... and much more.
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Writings of the Last Generation & the Nation
Book SynopsisIn 1940, Rav Yehuda Ashlag published the first, and only copy of the paper, The Nation. After WWII, he wrote The Writings of the Last Generation, contemplating the causes and solutions to anti-Semitism. This book contains these writings, as well as The Nation. These writings are bold, inspiring, and make you wonder what our lives would be like had we known about them earlier, or if we would adopt some of his ideas henceforth.
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Sages Fruit: Volume 2
Book SynopsisIn the essays in A Sage''s Fruit: Volume 2, Rav Yehuda Ashlag, author of the Sulam (Ladder) commentary on The Book of Zohar, offers remarkable ideas about our lives and the world we live in. Despite the poor state of the original manuscripts, the content and message resonate from every page in this invaluable compilation. Delicate care has been taken by the translator to preserve the authenticity of these writings, and important Kabbalistic terms remain in Hebrew along with English translation.
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Writings of RABASH: Letters Volume One
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Laitman Kabbalah Publishers Writings of RABASH: Essays Volume Two
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Collective Ink Patterns of Creation – Logos and the Tree of Life
Book SynopsisThis book is a radical exploration of the mystical teachings in the Gospel of John. It helps the reader to experience these spiritual truths for themselves, and go beyond the everyday mind which is dominated by the ego and realize their eternal Being, which Johns Gospel calls Logos. By approaching the teachings in a meditative state, the symbolism contained within the Greek text opens out and comes alive in the present moment. The Gospel is not a historical document; it speaks directly to each person now and the states of consciousness represented in the stories are accessible now. The book contains guided meditations to help bring this to life for the reader. This awakening concerns our relationship with the whole of life. Spiritual consciousness means that we are aware of the sacredness of our connections to each other as fellow human beings, and to the creatures of the natural world. Christ and the Logos contain both masculine and feminine in balance; at this critical time, our well-being and that of our fellow creatures is dependent on this realization.Trade ReviewPatterns of Creation brings the reader into the creative power of the present. Written with great clarity and considerable scholarship, this book achieves its aim, that of awakening the reader to a greater awareness of the spiritual consciousness that exists in each of us, enfolding us within the greater circle of life of which so many people are largely unaware. (Natasha Hoffman, Author, with Hamilton Hill, of Let the Standing Stones Speak (O Books), and with Carolyn North, of Voices Out of Stone (Findhorn Press)) Steve Pope is a marvelous Teacher, Scholar and Mystic. This book provides a modern way of approaching ancient Biblical texts and a practical roadmap to spiritual awakening. Through clear and penetrating insights, Steve helps the reader discover the deeper meaning hidden in the western mystical teachings. (Rev. Dr. Megan Wagner, PhD, Author of The Sapphire Staff, Provost and Director of Spiritual Psychology at The Chaplaincy Institute in California, USA.)
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Watkins Media Limited The Kabbalah – Sacred Texts: The Essential Texts
Book SynopsisThe Zohar, or Book of Splendour, is the foundation text of the Kabbalah, the famous theosophical teaching central to Jewish mysticism. This marvellous book, attributed to a 2nd-century rabbi, Schimeon Ben Yochai, was at first kept secret and only brought to wider notice by the 13th-century Spanish rabbi Moses de León. Kabbalah is the principal source of Jewish mysticism and has inspired centuries of mystical experience, influenced initially by personal encounters with God, such as those of Ezekiel and Moses in the Hebrew Bible. Its influence has penetrated Christian esotericism, and today Jews and non-Jews alike derive spiritual meaning from the Kabbalah. This fine and authoritative translation of essential passages in the Zohar is by Samuel Liddel MacGregor Mathers, a key figure in the Order of the Golden Dawn. The foreword is by the renowned Kabbalah scholar Z'ev ben Shimon Halevi. The Sacred Text series offers essential selections from the major writings of the world's spiritual traditions in reliable and accessible translations – editions to treasure and inspire.
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