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Who was responsible for writing the Zohar and was it only one person

Who Wrote the Zohar? The authorship of the Zohar is one of the most debated questions in Jewish intellectual history. The traditional view attributes the Zohar

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Kabbalah

Kabbalah: The Jewish Mystical Tradition Kabbalah (קַבָּלָה, literally "receiving" or "that which has been received") is the esoteric, mystical dimension of...

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A Hindu scholar claims that Brahman and the Kabbalistic Ein Sof are identical concepts. Present the strongest Jewish sources supporting this claim.

Is Ein Sof Identical to Brahman? The Strongest Jewish Sources for the Comparison The claim that the Kabbalistic Ein Sof (אֵין סוֹף, "Infinite/Without End")...

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What is jewish red string prayer?

The red string (chut adom) practice in Judaism involves tying a red string around the left wrist as a protective amulet against the ayin hara (evil eye), o...

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Can you find me a source that simcha is holiness

The connection between simcha (joy) and holiness is a profound theme in Torah literature, supported by multiple classical sources. Most directly, Rav Kook in Sh

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What is chabad tanya?

The Tanya is the foundational work of Chabad Chasidic philosophy, written by Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi (the "Alter Rebbe," 1745–1812), the founder of th...

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The Hidden Divine Presence in All Things

Finding God When Religion Has Collapsed: The Hidden Divine Presence in All Things Your reflection moves from Jeremiah's personal paradox into something even mor

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What does the Talmud say about honesty?

The Talmud presents honesty — particularly emet (truth) — as one of the most foundational values in Jewish life, so central that Hillel summarized the enti...

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What are the Jewish wedding blessings (Sheva Brachot)?

The Sheva Brachot (שֶׁבַע בְּרָכוֹת, "Seven Blessings") are the central blessings recited at a Jewish wedding ceremony and at festive meals during the week...

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What are the Rosh Hashanah prayers and blessings?

Rosh Hashanah Prayers and Blessings Rosh Hashanah features a rich and distinctive liturgical structure centered on three central themes: Malkhuyot (Kingshi...

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What is psalm 145 hebrew?

Psalm 145 in Hebrew is the famous Ashrei prayer — an acrostic poem by King David praising God's greatness, kingship, and compassion. It is one of the most...

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Quero estudar a parasha de hoje. Mas quero o zohar. O que voce pode me ensinar?

Parashat Pinchas no Zohar — Ensinamentos Místicos A parashá desta semana é Parashat Pinchas (פרשת פינחס), Numbers 25:10–30:1. O Zohar oferece ensinamentos...

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What is chabad org daily tanya?

The Chabad.org Daily Tanya is a structured program of daily study of the Tanya — the foundational Chasidic text authored by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (...

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What is the Hanukkah prayer and what are the blessings?

The Hanukkah Prayers and Blessings Hanukkah features several prayers and blessings recited during the eight days of the holiday. The central ritual is the...

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The Nefesh and Its Relationship to the Body

The Nefesh and Its Relationship to the Body The nefesh (נֶפֶשׁ) is indeed the most "earthbound" dimension of the soul — the level directly interfacing with the

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I recall, reading in Jewish literature that the physical part of the body the navel is an evil part of the body. Perhaps this is related to the Hebrew or Naval.

The Navel (Tabur) and the Word Naval: Exploring the Connection This is a fascinating question that touches on linguistics, anatomy, Kabbalah, and biblical theol

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DOES THE IDEA OF A YISSACHAR-ZVULUN BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP HAVE A BASIS IN THE TALMUD

The Yissachar-Zevulun partnership — where a businessman supports a Torah scholar in exchange for a share in the spiritual reward — has a strong basis in classic

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The book of Enoch

The Book of Enoch is a fascinating and complex topic in Jewish tradition. It is an ancient Jewish text attributed to Enoch (Chanoch in Hebrew), the biblical fig

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The Demut Adam in Ezekiel and Adam Kadmon

The Demut Adam in Ezekiel and Adam Kadmon — Vision, Throne, and the Limits of Understanding You have touched upon one of the most sacred, debated, and carefully

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Le Mystère Suprême du Nom Saint et sa Transmission à Moïse

יהוה — Le Mystère Suprême du Nom Saint et sa Transmission à Moïse --- Le Nom יהוה est le plus grand mystère de toute la Torah — il n'est pas simplement un "nom"

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What is considered a good, concise book to learn dikduk?

This is a practical question about resources for learning Hebrew grammar (dikduk — דִּקְדּוּק). The "best" book depends on your level, language of instruction,

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Who is metatron?

Metatron is one of the most exalted and mysterious angelic figures in Jewish tradition, identified in rabbinic and kabbalistic literature as the highest of all

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Shalom chèr ami d'étude. Peux tu me parler de סֶרַח בַּת אָשֵׁ ? Qui était cet femme ? Connaissait elle Moshé ?

סֶרַח בַּת אָשֵׁר — Sérah, fille d'Asher Sérah bat Asher est l'une des figures les plus mystérieuses et fascinantes de toute la Torah. Elle apparaît brièvement

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