Mystical Classics

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

Intermediate

Contribution of Maturity

By the age of 20, one is considered fully equipped to cope with temptation.

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

The Collateral Tabernacle

Being guilty of idolatry is equal to violating all the commandments of the Torah.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Intermediate

The Real Count

Items which have been "counted" usually do not enjoy lasting blessing.

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

The Remedy Before the Cure

All that is gold does not glitter.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

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