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Jewish mysticism, also known as Kabbalah

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Understanding the Sefirot

You may have come across the idea, or perhaps an image of the Sefirot. In a sense, they can be described as a sort of 'theory of everything' for the Jewish Sage-Mystics. Understanding them can be incredibly useful, though it may require a commitment of time.

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The Dough Offered as Firstfruits

Obscured amid the detailed instructions for the building of the Tabernacle, there is a fundamental key to the service of G_D. Tell the Israelite people to bring Me gifts; you shall accept gifts for Me from every person whose heart is so moved. - Exodus 25:2

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Divine Providence, Punishment, and Hard Times

It probably doesn't take much effort to observe that our world today is in a condition of judgment. This is the result of many centuries of fighting, selfishness, confusion, and accelerated division. Somewhere along the way, we have ...

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Science vs Religion

Historically, scientific theories and revelations would challenge religious tradition, or completely topple age-old beliefs systems, giving the popular impression that Religion and Science are conceptual enemies. A prophecy made in the Zohar gives us insight...

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Neshamah - Soul Series pt. 3

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Reincarnation According to Jewish Tradition - Video

In this video, Rabbi Dovber Pinson shares some insights to understand the complexity of the Soul according to Rabbinic tradition.

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The Soul is a Flame

In the Sermon on the Mount, Yeshua leverages many ideas from the Midrash that expound upon the deeper concepts in the Torah. ... many of them find their closest parallels to the works of the Kabbalah - texts like the Zohar, the writings of the ARIzal, and the Tanya.

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Resonance, Vibration, and Health

If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration. - Nikola Tesla

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The Importance of Gratitude

Studies have shown that the human brain processes up to 11 million bits of information per second through our various senses. Since the body is hard-wired for survival, University of Berkeley scientists have discovered...

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How To Elevate Your Soul

If you have been reading the articles regarding the human soul, (like this one) you are familiar with the (5) levels, and their unique expression in daily life. But, as the saying goes, "knowing is half the battle" - the real test is to apply this knowledge on

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The Soul - A Detailed Diagram

Below is a helpful diagram mapping the levels of the soul, how they interact with human expression, and where they are generally connected to the body.

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What About Jews Who Don't Believe in Jesus?

When understanding the New Testament, it is important that readers become aware that the focus of much of the texts (ie: the Epistles) are largely dedicated to the messages from Paul to specific groups of gentiles among various communities in the Roman Empire. Often, these were home-based communities, or larger

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Jewish Meditation

People are often surprised to hear the term Jewish meditation. Otherwise knowledgeable Jews, including many Rabbis and scholars, are not aware such a thing exists. It is therefore not surprising that many current books on meditation give scant attention to Judaism.

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The Mission of Messiah

As pervasive as the idea of Messiah has become over the last 2,000 years, it is easy to forget the basic mission of why we need a Messiah in the first place, and how personal responsibility fits into the equation.

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The Connection Between Breathing and The Soul

Not only in Hebrew, but in latin we see the words Spirit and Breath are connected through the word, Spīro (to breathe), also Spiritus. We can clearly see the etymological root to the word respiratory.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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What Happens When We Sin?

In this chart, we learn the dynamics of impurity, sickness, healing, and repentance.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?