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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.
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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.
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?
Mysticism and Spirituality
Salvation Part 2: Saved From Hell
In part 2 of this series, we explore the overlap of the ideas about the soul and its journey after death. Is hell eternal, and is there repentance after life?
Mysticism and Spirituality
Gematria - Decoding the Hidden Secrets of Torah
What is Gematria, is it a valid form of Biblical interpretation - and if so, is it found in scripture? In this article, we explore this idea and how Daniel used Gematria to decipher the fateful message for King Belshazzar.
Mysticism and Spirituality
Video Replay: Understanding Ibur Online Study Session
This is the Replay video from our 'live' online study on July 22 @7pm.
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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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Soul Series: Yechidah pt. 5
In our Soul Series, we've explored the levels of the soul that we may perceive more frequently in our day-to-day life. Yechidah is the final and ultimate stage of consciousness that humankind awaits.
Mysticism and Spirituality
Elevating the Sparks, and Tikkun Olam
'Elevating the Sparks' is a kabbalistic idea that can help to make sense of life's ups, downs, and everything in between, transforming how we view the world and our role in Tikkun Olam.
New Testament Insights
The Crucifixion of Isaac
Years ago, I heard a lecture by an Orthodox Rabbi who shared some deeper insights about the event known as the "Akeidah", the "Binding" of Isaac. I couldn't help but see an incredible amount of parallels to the Gospel narrative and what some Christians may refer to as the "Passion" narrative.
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Diagram: Holiness and Purity
What are spiritual gifts? Are these unrelated and unrepeatable spiritual occurrences, or is there a system that we might be able to put into use in our development?
Mysticism and Spirituality
Into the Shadows: Understanding the Sitra Achra and the Nature of Evil
[The Sitra Achra] is actually a part of this world. It is the lowest extremity of this world of our known reality. Were there an independent world of Sitra Achra, it would be beyond amendment and redemption.