327. The Merit of Having Guests
“Having guests is greater than welcoming the face of the Shechina [Divinity]” (Shabbat [Sabbath] 127a). The Shechina is regarded as Malchut, meaning Hochma [wisdom]. But having guests, […]
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326. Man’s Work
Man’s nature is that he can relinquish a small pleasure in return for receiving a greater one. Hence, there is
325. The Light of Hassadim on which There Was No Tzimtzum
The light of Hochma [wisdom] is called “attainment of the Torah and clear knowledge.” This is received in a Kli [vessel] of a desire
324. The Preparation Period
July 22, 1956, Jerusalem During the preparation period, a person can qualify himself in all the matters, meaning both on
323. Discernments in a Spiritual Kli [vessel]
End of Rosh Hashanah, September 30, 1981 Malchut of the upper one becomes a Keter to the lower one. The still, in itself, has wholeness.
322. Concerning Choice
1978 How is it possible to speak of choice, since courthouses punish for transgressions “not to do,” and there are
The Search for the Creator
When we are distracted by outside thoughts, we feel that thoughts obstruct us from ascertaining the spiritual, because our strength
321. Eating from the Waste
On Shabbat [Sabbath], it is forbidden to sort out the waste from the food, but only the food from the
320. It Is Not the Shy Who Learns
August 1978, Jerusalem “It is not the shy who learns,” and “Be careful with the honor of the Torah.” Why?
Eradicating Egoism
The path of Kabbalah is different from other paths. Even though there are pleasures in our world, we can break
