The beauty of the Spiritual Night; in preparation for Shavuot
Rabbi Ashlag, teaches that the essence of Shavuot and the essence of the redemption are the same. The night in which the Bride joins with Her Creator, not only refers to the night before Shavuot, but refers to the long days of exile when the forces of separation rule over us, turning us away from our Maker. The Zohar teaches that it is in this time of the night that the souls join with the Holy One. Listen Now |
The night of the Bride: A class on the essence of Shavuot
The reason we are separated from God is due to the will to receive for ourselves, This is the consciousness of “night” . it is though Torah and mitzvot which we practice during this time, that the soul, the bride, unites with God. The wedding canopy being the final redemption. listen now |
The Vessel for the receiving of the Torah
Shavuot is the festival when we celebrate the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The same energy of the light of Torah comes around again every year. However, we also need to consider a different question: How should we receive the Torah?. listen now |
The garments of the Torah hide its essence
The Torah comes in different garbs, traditionally known as Pardes These comprise the Bible, the Talmud, the Halachah and also the Kabbalah. But how do i know which to relate to? What do I do with all the aspects I disagree with? listen now |
"As one man with one heart"
The giving of the Torah is an eternal act that never ceases; for God is always giving. So why is it that we don't feel the revelation of God in our lives now? To receive the light of God we have to want it. What brings us to want the revelation of God's light in our lives now, and how did the Children of Israel achieve this state at Mount Sinai? Listen now |