Joining Heart and Mind

by Yedidah April 25, 2013
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The ego expresses itself through the heart and mind. The Kabblists teach that even though it separates us from the soul and from the Creator, its origin is in the purpose of Creation. The tikkun of the ego leads to the unification of mind, heart and soul to form a coherent vessel for the light of God.

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Independence and Redemption

by Yedidah April 15, 2013
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Israel’s independence is part of the process of redemption but is not yet fully actualized. It is intimately connected with the revelation of the Zohar in this generation : From the writings of Rabbi Ashlag

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Inner Counting

by Yedidah April 8, 2013
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In the external unchanging pattern of counting the days between Pesach and Shavuot there is an extremely rich inner reality. Each day pertains to a different Sephirah, a vessel for the light of God. From the Zohar of Rabbi Ashlag

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The Inner Meaning of Seder Night, the Night of Redemption

by Yedidah March 7, 2013
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Listen to a live class given by Yedidah on the inner meaning of the Seder night using texts from the the Talmud, the Zohar, and the teachings of Rabbi Yehudah Lev Ashlag.

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Who knows One? From Exile to Redemption

by Yedidah February 28, 2013

The energy of exile and redemption comes around again as we approach Passover. But are we simply re-enacting an historical event? According to the Kabbalah to the extent we can experience an inner exile we can likewise come to an inner redemption. A teaching from the Haggadah of Rabbi Yehudah Lev Ashlag, Vzot l’Yehudah.

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Purim: Until We Don’t Know!

by Yedidah February 19, 2013
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The essence of Purim is its light. The Sages teach us that it is on the festival of Purim when the Jews were saved from total destruction that the light of redemption shines out the strongest.
We connect with this light by reading the Megillah, the book of Esther, having a festive meal and giving presents of food to our friends and gifts to the poor.
Celebrating also means finding the elements of the story within ourselves.
Finding the Mordecai (and the Haman) inside oneself and really celebrating the light of Purim!

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