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The Lion & The Dog. Humility and Ego in the Temple Offerings

Midrash

The Lion & The Dog. Humility and Ego in the Temple Offerings

The Jewish tradition tells us something profound and fascinating: when a sacrifice was brought with the proper intent, fire from above would descend and consume it in the shape of a lion. Majestic. Elevated. Spiritually-aligned.

17 Mar 2025
The Helper: Ibur in the Gospel of John

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The Helper: Ibur in the Gospel of John

What is the "Helper" Jesus speaks about in the Gospel of John? See how a concept from the Kabbalah can help us understand this mysterious and misunderstood passage.

lock-1 16 Mar 2025
"It’s the Jews": The Erev Rav and the Golden Calf

Replacement Theology

"It’s the Jews": The Erev Rav and the Golden Calf

The incident of the Golden Calf is one of the Torah's worst betrayals. We will explore this shadowy group of saboteurs, known as the Erev Rav, and understand their relevance in our time.

09 Mar 2025
The Resurrection of Lazarus

Midrash

The Resurrection of Lazarus

The story of Lazarus, as recounted in the Gospel of John, is one of the most profound miracles performed by Jesus. But when we look deeper at this story, with hints from the Jewish tradition, more details emerge.

01 Mar 2025
First Fruits of Zion Repost: Is the Church Israel 2.0?

New Testament Insights

First Fruits of Zion Repost: Is the Church Israel 2.0?

I had the opportunity to work with First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ) on a piece related to my personal experiences with Replacement Theology.

23 Feb 2025
Beyond Simulation. Reexamining the Biblical Blueprint of Reality

Mysticism and Spirituality

Beyond Simulation. Reexamining the Biblical Blueprint of Reality

In this article, we explore the nature of reality, looking at a few striking parallels between simulation theory, the Bible, and Jewish thought. Is it possible this new idea on reality is not so new after all?

19 Feb 2025
From Dormancy to Renewal, the Mystical Themes of Tu B'Shvat

Mysticism and Spirituality

From Dormancy to Renewal, the Mystical Themes of Tu B'Shvat

The minor holiday, Tu B'shvat, known as the New Year for Trees, reveals a hidden spiritual tradition that is focused on rectification and renewal.

10 Feb 2025
An Introduction to Demons in Jewish Tradition

Mysticism and Spirituality

An Introduction to Demons in Jewish Tradition

In this article, we explore the Jewish tradition of the demonic. Through the Bible, Rabbinic, and mystical lenses, we'll reveal how Jewish thought interprets these supernatural beings, various classes, and their impact on the human experience.

lock-1 02 Feb 2025
Proofs of Oral Torah: The Four Fast Days in Zechariah

Holidays and Festivals

Proofs of Oral Torah: The Four Fast Days in Zechariah

In this article, we're highlighting a powerful Biblical example that illustrates the interconnectedness between Scripture and the Jewish Oral Torah through the words of the Prophet Zechariah.

23 Jan 2025
Dybuk: The Mysteries of Spiritual Possession

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Dybuk: The Mysteries of Spiritual Possession

The dybuk, often called an evil spirit, represents the restless soul of a deceased individual who clings to the living, often causing spiritual or physical disturbances. From the New Testament to the Kabbalah, we will explore this idea in depth.

lock-1 16 Jan 2025
Revisiting Purity and Impurity: Lakme Batya Elior's Exploration of Taharah and Tumah

Torah

Revisiting Purity and Impurity: Lakme Batya Elior's Exploration of Taharah and Tumah

Have you ever wondered why the Bible considers a mother impure after giving birth to a newborn? If having children is a commandment, why must the mother have her life disrupted, separated from normalcy?

lock-1 14 Jan 2025
Did Paul Openly Teach Jewish Mysticism to the Gentiles in Rome?

Mysticism and Spirituality

Did Paul Openly Teach Jewish Mysticism to the Gentiles in Rome?

Did Paul teach the Gentiles early kabbalistic ideas about the Nefesh, Ruach, and Neshamah? If so, this may make his letters some of the earliest appearances of these ideas. How does this change the understanding of these popular verses?

09 Jan 2025
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