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.
Mysticism and Spirituality
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Jewish mysticism, also known as Kabbalah
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
Mystical Concepts In the New Testament - Part 1
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
The Third Heaven
Most are not aware of the meditative methodologies within Rabbinic Jewish tradition and the idea of 'Soul ascents'. These can often sound similar to (and may be), the (OBE) Out of Body experiences or (TM) Transcendental Meditations found in modern spirituality movements.
Demons in Judaism
Does Judaism Believe in the concept of demons. Do they really exist? If yes, are there different kinds of demons? All answered by Rabbi Pinchas Taylor
Clinging To The Creator
The active form of the word Davak is “Dveikut”, which is a dynamic state of clinging to the Creator. Being in a state of Dveikut is to have the Divine Presence upon you to some degree. In this state, we are filled with awe for the creation and life in general.
Torment in the Grave
Known commonly as Chibut HaKevar, the "Torment in the Grave', the tradition teaches that affliction awaits a person who did not succeed in fighting their Yetzer Hara during their lifetime.