Mystical Classics

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

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Holiness On Every Level

The soul is sanctified by cleaving to every possible mystical aspect of Torah.

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

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Relations Bearing Holy Fruits

Forbidden relations below have consequences above

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

“Thou Shalt Not Practice Divination"

One should pray before eating.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Your Parents, Your Shabbat, and G-d

There are two parts of Shabbat, night and day; therefore, one has to sanctify with Kiddush each part separately.

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

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