KabbalaOnLine Magazine Vol.19 no.14

 KabbalaOnLine Magazine Vol.19 no.14

bs'D from the print version of KabbalaOnline.org Magazine KabbalaOnline.org Magazine A project of Ascent-of-Safed Vol. 19, No.14 15 - 21 Tevet, 5783 / Jan. 8 - 14, 2023 Week of Shemot 5783   PREFACE: This week we study the first of the eleven readings in the Book of Exodus. Among its themes are: the significance of different names of G-d; the essence of Kabbalah; the importance of Jewish names; the ultimate Messiah; the greatness of Jewish women [Yocheved, Miriam, Elisheva, Tzipora]; Most of the seven articles below touch on these themes. Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon (Rambam, Maimonides — see lead article,) and the great Moroccan Jewish Kabbalist, Rabbi Yaakov Abuhatzeira (see 2nd article), both have yahrzeits this Thursday night - Friday.   1) Jewish Meditation Becoming a Prophet         By Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon ("Maimonides"); adapted by Eliyahu Touger "Prophecy is bestowed only upon a very wise sage of a strong character, is physically sound, and who is never overcome by his natural inclinations in any regard.He must also possess a broad and correct perspective. A person who is full of all these qualities and is fit for prophecy." [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]       2) What is Kabbalah?   Mysteries and Truth       From Rabbeinu Yaakov Abuchatzeira Words of the kabbalistic mysteries of the Torah are celestial matters that teach us secrets about the aspects of the Essence of G-d which He bestowed in the upper worlds [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]       3) FAQ's   FAQ: Hebrew Language and Names  By Yerachmiel Tilles Q: "I have always been interested in the Torah and the Kabbalah. But I do not speak or read Hebrew. Can you help me?" Q: "Is it possible to receive the correspondences for all 22 letters to the tarot cards? [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]   4)  Weekly Torah Reading   Exodus: Birth of the Soul   From the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria; translated and edited by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky Egypt is likened to a womb from which the collective Jewish Soul emerged on its path to maturity. [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]       5) Weekly Torah Reading    Saddling Up Mashiach's Donkey      From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky G d had Moses ride the donkey that the Mashiach will ride, indicating that Moses should regard the redemption from Egypt not as a failed attempt to reach the ultimate redemption but as a necessary phase in it.   [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]   6) Weekly Torah Reading   To Speak in His Name By Nachman Kahana     How amazing that the past, present and future can be encapsulated in a mere two words! [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]   7) Mystical Story   Popular Names Yerachmiel Tilles   The Baal Shem Tov always showered him with blessings-for wealth, for long life, for health, for happiness--but never for what he so dearly hoped to hear [continue in the article on KabbalaOnline]

 

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