The Father of Lights
In the first chapter of James, a deeply mystical idea is concealed within a seemingly simple statement. When we analyze the framework of his teachings, we find a strong affinity with later works of the Kabbalah.
Mysticism and Spirituality
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Jewish mysticism, also known as Kabbalah
What Is Your Morning Routine?
Starting with gratitude is one of the best possible ways to set an intention for the new day. Additionally, it is not only a great way to guard your mind from negative influence, it will ensure that you begin with G_D consciousness
Models of Repentance - Teaching Hour
As a special for the month of Elul, and the preparation for Rosh Hashanah, here is a teaching from this past week at Tikvat David on the models of repentance and how we are to bring the kingdom to earth in our lives.
Tips to Calm the Mind for Meditation
Managing your thoughts will bring the highest degree of complexity. To be sure, the only way to truly develop this skill is through regular practice. Meditation is an accumulative process
The Human Soul
Contrary to many modern [prevailing] ideas about the soul, the Bible teaches that the human soul is more complex than we are aware. The soul is comprised of levels and sub-levels that all influence the (3) modes of human expression; Thoughts, words, and deeds.
What Happens When We Sin?
In this chart, we learn the dynamics of impurity, sickness, healing, and repentance.
3 Levels of Faith
The quicker, and more efficiently we begin to progress through these Levels of Faith, the more attuned to the ways of G_d we will become.
The Blood and the Life-Force
what strikes me as perhaps more interesting is the agreement between the rationalists and the kabbalists. Similarly, there is also a strong affinity to be found among the writings of the New Testament on this topic as well.
How To Seek The Creator
In Hebrew, the word most commonly used for command[ment] is ‘Mitzvah’. Through these, we may come to recognize that all of the Torah is a kind of program to cultivate a closeness with G_D.
Is the Creation Narrative to Be Taken Literally?
Take a closer look at the Hebrew text above. What does come first in the Hebrew, immediately after that "bracket" (the letter bet), where we are granted permission to consider such matters?
Idol Worship
the secrets of nature and you will find that, behind all the discernible laws and connections, there remains something subtle, intangible and inexplicable. Veneration for this force beyond anything that we can comprehend is my religion. To that extent I am, in fact, religious.” - Albert Einstein
Mystical Concepts In The New Testament Part 2
What does the New Testament mean with passages that speak of G_D being in us, or Jesus in your soul? In this 2-part series, we will explore the mystical idea behind these and try to shed some light on these ideas