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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Chayei Sara 5776
Vol. 12 No.7, 19 - 25 Cheshvan, 5776 / November 1 - 7, 2015
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
Is Kabbalah an area of deep mystical study? Is it a system of contemplative meditations?
Is it an ancient storehouse of magical manipulations of nature? Read all about it in our lead article this week.
A hint to the earliest known Shabbat candlelighting can be found in this week's Torah Reading. (Gen. 24:67) The 2nd article offers inspiring Kabbalistic insights for this prime women's mitzvah, as does the 5th. The 3rd and 4th articles reveals a surprising connection between Judaism and the religions that developed in India, also hinted at in this week's reading. (Gen. 25:6) Dedication
beloved son of Kathryn and Andrew Hegeman and in honor of the thousands of emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe involved in outreach all over the world who are converging in Brooklyn this week. |
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| What is Kabbalah? | |
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Contemplative vs. Practical Kabbalah
— Kabbalah Iyunit and Kabbalah Maasit
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Of Candles and Creation
— Kabbalah explains the mystical connection between Shabbat and femininity.
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| Weekly Torah Reading | |
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Abraham's Presents to the East
— What one seeks in This World directs the path of his soul as it ascends the spiritual realms.
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| Current Events | |
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Iran and its Jewish Connection
— The ‘Lion of Judah’ is an emblem among Jews almost as common as the Jewish Star.
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| Weekly Torah Reading | |
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Sarah, Then and Now
— A sensitive appraisal of Sarah reveals a strong, self-confident woman, spiritual teacher and leader.
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Liberation of the Rose
— Redemption comes just at the right time.
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| Mystic Story | |
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The First Match
"I asked the Maggid of Mezritch to pray for me that the Al-mighty arrange that I meet my marriage partner..." |
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