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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Shmot 5770
Vol. 6, No. 16 - Week of 17-23 Tevet, 5770 /January 3-9
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
This week we study the first of the eleven readings in the Book of Exodus. The first four provide nearly all the background needed to be a "wise son" — or a wise parent! — at the Passover Seder table. The lead article, from the holy Ari of Tzefat (Safed), our headquarters, sets the tone. The original Hebrew name, "Shmos", actually means "Names," so that is the topic of the second article. The third article delineates the vital role and personality of Miriam, the sister of Moses.
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The Jew and Egypt
— During the Egyptian exile, the Jewish people elevated all its divine sparks.
During the Egyptian exile, the Jewish people elevated all its divine sparks |
| Divine Names | |
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Tree Trunk Tetragrammaton
— Kabbalah teaches that to understand G‑d's unity, one must understand His Divine Names.
Kabbalah teaches that to understand G-d's unity, one must understand His divine Names. |
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The Prophetess of Redemption
The Israelites were redeemed from Egypt in the merit of the righteous women of the generation. |
| Contemporary Kabbalists | |
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In the Heart of a Fire
— G-d is everywhere, even in a thorn-bush.
G-d is everywhere, even in a thorn-bush. |
| First Steps | |
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Soul-Potential
— Performance of mitzvot fixes specific aspects of the soul
Performance of mitzvot fixes specific aspects of the soul |
| Mystical Classics | |
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Exodus: Rejuvenating Creation
— Israel's refinement in Egypt prepared the way for sweetening all Creation
Israel's refinement in Egypt prepared the way for sweetening all Creation |
| Mystic Story | |
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Only Pharaoh
— Only Pharaoh himself can be considered a true heretic.
Only Pharaoh himself can be considered a true heretic. |
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