A Little Story On Reincarnation From The Baal Shem Tov and The Maggid of Mezritch
We spoke in another article about how reincarnation can be very complex.
One of the Kabbalistic principles that govern the world is that all tabs need to be paid in the end.
We are all here to fix the damage …
Stories of the Baal Shem Tov, Wells Of Miracles, And Other Incredible Kabbalistic Principles
While it’s often difficult to ascertain the veracity of the stories of the Baal Shem Tov, there are a few profound teachings we can glean from them
To be very clear: I’m very skeptical. Despite being Breslov and considering myself …
Unraveling The Mystery Of Praying At Kivrei Tzadikim – One Valuable Tool For Spiritual Elevation
Many Jews balk at the idea of praying at Kivrei Tzadikim. They argue that the Torah explicitly prohibits one to “inquire after the dead” and going to cemeteries and praying there is a violation of that Mitzvah.
However, praying at …
The Power Of Tikkun HaKlali From A Kabbalistic Perspective – Rebbe Nachman of Breslov’s Precious Spiritual Gift
The Tikkun HaKlali stands as one of Rebbe Nachman’s greatest revelations
The Tikkun HaKlali (lit. “general rectification”) is a set of 10 chapters of Tehilim (psalms): 16, 32, 41, 42, 59, 77, 90, 105, 137, 150. They were revealed by …
Receiving The 3 Extra Souls – How To Make The Most Out Of The Holy Shabbat Times
Shabbat is an incredibly valuable day of 26 hours which must be enjoyed to the fullest. Doing so can be a huge help in the Tikkun HaMiddot and Avodat Hashem
Knowing how to use Shabbat can be a great form …
Deep Purification Secrets Of The Mikvah – 5 Benefits From A Non-Mitzvah
The Mikvah (or Mikveh) is not a Mitzvah, but its benefits can far transcend those of one.
Many male Jews underestimate the importance of immersing in the Mikvah every day. Sure, it’s not a Mitzvah, and there’s no obligation codified …
Cool Ideas About Birthdays In Jewish Tradition And Kabbalah
Let’s explore a few interesting facts about birthdays
Popular as birthdays may be, the Torah practically ignores them, mentioning them only when Pharaoh celebrates his birthday and reinstates his “minister of wine”. The Mishnah (Avoda Zara 1:3) writes that …
Intriguing Insights On Jewish History – Did The Avot (Patriarchs) Keep The Torah?
What does it mean when the Midrash says that the Avot kept the entire Torah?
This week we have the first major communal sin of the golden calf in Parshat Ki Tisa. At that time, Hashem made a new covenant …
Continuation On What A Rabbi Is And The Meaning Of Semicha Ordination
I believe the meaning of the words “Rabbi” and “Semicha” have been largely corrupted in our generation.
It used to be that the title Rav was given to Tzadikim who had no self-interest in pretty much anything except Torah, Mitzvot, …
The Awesome 10 Martyrs – What The Jewish Sages Accomplished With Their Deaths
The Jewish sages were a lot more powerful and wiser than most people give them credit for
Our understanding of reality is often so warped that we think that the Jewish sages were “pretty smart” but not really “very wise”. …