Rabbi Ashlag

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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The Basis for True Joy

by Yedidah February 14, 2013
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When Adar comes in we increase our joy. What is the true basis for joy and how can we come to true feelings?

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The Torah: The Soul’s Voice

by Yedidah February 3, 2013
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The Zohar states that the Torah, the soul and the Holy Blessed One are one. It also states that God is hidden in the Torah.
How does Torah differ from other knowledge? How can  the Torah help me hear my soul? What qualities do I need to cultivate in order to find the Essence of God hidden in the Torah?

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“For the Human is as a Tree of the Field”

by Yedidah January 24, 2013
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The tree is a metaphysical and spiritual symbol . For Tu B’Shvat,, the New Year for Trees, from the Kabbalah of Rabbi Ashlag

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Choose Life!

by Yedidah January 9, 2013
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The path of the ego or the path of the connection with the Torah. T We stand at the crossroad. How do we choose? A podcast based on the writings of Rabbi Ashlag

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