Mystical Classics

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

Beginner

Prior to arrival in Israel, the Jewish nation is guided only indirectly.

from Torat Moshe by Rabbi Moshe Alshich of Tzfat-Safed

Mixing spiritual energies can be harmful to your health.

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

The servant's freedom is likened to the Shabbat…

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

The Jewish slave can be given a slave-wife only if he does not already has a Jewish wife.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

"If his master gives him a wife …."

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

One can practice Shabbat in such a way that one can become liberated from rhythms of addiction.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Intermediate

Kabbalah teaches the nature of unity and separation in our current world.

From the teachings of Rabbi Bachya ben Asher

Intermediate

Kabbalah teaches the nature of unity and separation in our current world.

From the teachings of Rabbi Bachya ben Asher