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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Acharei 5776
Vol. 12 No.32, 23 - 29 Nisan, 5776 / May 1 - 7, 2016
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
AVOS 1 - The 2nd and 3rd articles present insights for the first chapter of
Pirkei Avot (the Mishnaic tractate of 'Ethical Principles')
of which we study one chapter each Shabbat until Shavuot
(and many repeat the cycle until Rosh Hashanah). Since the 2nd night of Pesach we have been "Counting the Omer" - see article #5 We held over the Annual Tree blessing from last week on the home page — a nice family activity if you haven't recited it yet. See the dedication in reference to the lead article. (Those of you in ISRAEL should click to Kedoshim for articles on the Weekly Reading there.) Dedication
(see lead article) main disciple of the "Holy Ari" and the only one permitted to record his teachings. |
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| Safed Kabbalists | |
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Works of Rabbi Chaim Vital
— Rabbi Chaim is reknowned for his compilation of the Arizal's teachings.
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| Pirkei Avot ( 'Ethical Principles') | |
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1:2 World's 3 Pillars
— The Creation is a fusion of complementary forces
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1:17 Silence of the Wise
— Our Sages teach, "Wine and spice lead to wisdom."
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| Seven Omer Weeks | |
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Crime of Passion
— Whether the soul’s fire will be a constructive or destructive force is dependent on the person’s motivation.
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Good Times with G─d
— The Zohar says that, according to the standard plan, certain times are more favorable than others.
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Tunic, Trousers, Sash and Turban
The eight garments worn year-round by the high priest atone for eight specific aberrations of attitude or behavior. |
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The Feminine Antidote
— One explanation for Aaron's two oldest sons dying young is because they never married.
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