Mystical Classics

An anthology from the Shelah, the Alshich, the Ohr Hachayim, and others

Some prayers are of a caliber that does not need the intervention of any ministering angel as the people who offer them are deserving.

From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar

Both Pharaoh and Ahasuerus were not worthy of ruling, but rose to the throne by riches.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Why 70 souls? Why 12 tribes? Why 4 directions?

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Intermediate

Moses' achievements were directly related to the condition of the Jewish people whom he led.

From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar

Advanced

G-d communicates various aspects of Himself via different respective divine names.

by Nachmonides; adapted from Rabbi Dr. Charles Chavel's annotated translation

Advanced

Egyptian exile was an integral part in the rectification of the sins of humankind

By Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz; adapted from Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Eliyahu Munk

Advanced

Israel's refinement in Egypt prepared the way for sweetening all Creation

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

The Jewish Nation wished to know the name used to redeem them.

By Rabbi Yehuda Leow; adapted by Shlomo Mallin