Space, UAPs, and the Cosmos - Program
The following articles have been organized to highlight a few key concepts that are often less spoken about in the Bible and Jewish tradition, namely, space, UFOs, UAPs, and the nature of the Cosmos.
The following articles have been organized to highlight a few key concepts that are often less spoken about from the Bible and Jewish tradition. Topics like the UFOs, UAPs, Aliens, and the nature of the Cosmos.
Part 1 - Understanding the Cosmos
Seven Heavens: Does the Bible Speak About More Than One Heaven?
Jewish tradition envisions Heaven as a multi-layered realm. The seven Heavens, (Vilon, Rekia, Shechakim, Zevul, Ma’on, Machon, and Aravot) serve different functions in the cosmic order. And though many assume this to be Rabbinic innovation, the Apostolic writers share this understanding.
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The Seven Earths: Inner Earth in Torah, Midrash, and Zohar
What if the world beneath us is not empty? Jewish tradition describes seven inhabited earths, a portal in Hebron, and the inner Earth palace where Messiah waits.
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Babel and the Ethics of Technology
At first glance, the Biblical account of the Tower of Babel might appear to be closer to a children’s story with its deceivingly simple moral, warning of the dangers of misapplied human ingenuity. However, the Rabbinic tradition whispers a much deeper story - one that is still relevant in our time.
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5 Worlds - Jewish Cosmology
What if the universe you see is only a fraction of what truly exists? The jewish tradition tells of five worlds, Assiyah, Yetzirah, Beriyah, Atzilut, and Adam Kadmon.
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Part 2 - Challenging the Norm
Lost Civilizations: Exploring the World Before Adam
What if the story of creation in Genesis isn’t the beginning, but a continuation? In this article, we explore the Rabbinic tradition on lost generations and earlier civilizations that may have existed before Adam.
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The Living Heavens: Angels, Stars, and Biblical Cosmology
Materialistic science emptied the heavens of meaning, but Scripture and Jewish tradition insist the cosmos is alive, conscious, and populated by angelic beings as numerous as the stars.
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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?
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Discovering the Mazal: Energies and Insights of the Hebrew Calendar
From periods of triumph and celebration to periods of reflection and trials, the Hebrew calendar weaves a complex story rooted in spirituality, each month with its own unique mazal.
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Part 3 - Angels, Aliens, and Demons
Aliens, Idols, Demons, and Angels
What does the Jewish tradition say about phenomena like Aliens, or extra-terrestrial beings? And, is there any overlap with the broader categories of Angels and demons?
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Angels & Intermediaries: The Role of Malachim in Creation
What are Angels? Many cultures have a category for heavenly beings. And though they are indeed mentioned, Bible readers will not find comprehensive details about Angels within the texts. For that, we need to dig through the Jewish tradition.
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The Divine Council
Does G_D rule the world through a Divine Council of supernal angels? For many, this may be a new idea, however, deep within the Rabbinic tradition, this is quite ancient.
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The Rise and Fall of the Nephilim: Exploring the Legends of Fallen Angels and Giants
People have been captivated by the Bible’s mention of rebellious Angels, their giant offspring known as the Nefilim/Nephilim, and the various implications of these ideas. In this work, we explore the hidden tradition of the Nephilim, and its implications on humankind.
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Nephilim, Azazel, and the Backstory of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Behind Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur lies a hidden tradition of the Nephilim, the angels who fell, the giants who corrupted the earth, and the restoration of creation that shapes the meaning of the High Holy Days.
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The Watchers and the Teli: Ancient Tradition In Light of UAP Disclosure
Time will tell what will come of the Department of War’s UAP disclosure. Some people are hopeful, some suspicious of limited hangouts, and others may be completely blindsided by a crisis of faith. In this work, we explore some of the lesser-known aspects of the tradition that might be helpful.
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