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Video: Introduction to the Soul - Part 1

In this teaching series, we discuss the tradition of the soul in an approachable way to help make these ideas more practical in everyday life. In Part 1, we explore the (5) levels of the soul and share how prevalent they are in both the Bible and prayers.

The Hidden Orchard

07 Dec 2024 — 1 min read

In this teaching series, we discuss the tradition of the soul in an approachable way helping to make practical use of these deep ideas in everyday life.

In Part 1, we explore:

The Biblical basis of the (5) levels of the soul and share how prevalent they are in both the Bible and prayers.
A high-level breakdown of the Nefesh, Ruach, Neshamah, Chaya, and Yechidah
Key passages in the Bible and daily prayers that hint towards these ideas

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The Soul

Covering one of the most important topics, the following program will provide an overview of the soul with the goal of emphasizing the need for spiritual development and how we can all begin today.

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