A Tapestry for the Soul The Introduction to the Zohar by Rabbi Yehudah Lev Ashlag Explained using excerpts collated from his other writings including suggestions for inner work.
Compiled by Yedidah Cohen
"A Tapestry for the Soul" is a study guide to the “Introduction to the Zohar” by Rabbi Yehudah Lev Ashlag. It is for the student of Kabbalah who wants to learn directly from Rabbi Ashlag himself, without any intermediary. It is for the student who wants to use Kabbalah as it is meant to be used, as a tool to explore who we are, what are our souls' deepest desires and how we can understand what we are here in this life for.
You may ask “Do I need any prior knowledge to use this book?" Not really. In principle it is self-contained. That said, I have to confess it is a book you are going to have to ponder over, discuss with your friends, read parts more than once, argue with, and dialogue with..... If and when you get stuck you can always email me. It is a book suitable for the individual, chevruta or a group.
“Yedidah Cohen has performed a wonderful service in making available to an English-speaking audience this Introduction to the Zohar by one of the modern masters of Jewish mysticism, the late Rabbi Yehudah Lev Ashlag. Read it and it will help open your eyes to the infinite radiance that fills the world and the seeking soul. A life-changing work.” Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of Britain and the Commonwealth