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Kabbalah Online Magazine
Week of Acharei - Kedoshim 5785
ol. 21 No. 30, 6 - 12 Iyar, 5785 / May 4 - , 2025
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A note from the staff of Kabbalah Online in Tzefat
Our lead article, about the Kaddish prayer, corrects a popular misconception about the meaning of its text, as well as presenting important insights about it.
This Shabbat afternoon we continue our weekly study of Pirkei Avot - "Chapters [of teachings and principles] of [our] Fathers" (article #3 for chapter #3). This week there is a double Weekly Reading, Acharei Mot & Kedoshim — articles #4-5 for Acharei Mot; articles #2,6, plus the story (#7). |
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Soul Services: Saying Kaddish
— Reciting the Kaddish prayer aids the departed…and the mourner
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Honoring the Masculine and Feminine
— When we honor both the male and female aspects of Shabbat, we will be redeemed.
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| Pirkei Avot - Ethics of the Fathers | |
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3:2 Shepherdess of the Exile
— Kabbalah explains that our survival in exile depends upon the Divine Presence.
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Tunic, Trousers, Sash and Turban
The eight garments worn year-round by the high priest atone for eight specific aberrations of attitude or behavior. |
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Fragrance of Good Intentions
— The holy Altar helps destroy the negative as well as elevate the positive.
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Stumbling Blocks Before the Blind
— Based on Zohar Vayikra 85a
One who curses another who stands before him and shames him, is considered as if he shed his blood. |
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Silence Speaks
— But what does it mean to not say anything? . . . To sit in your house in silence? Not at all.
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