Daily Kabbalah Lesson with Ari Goldwag
Summary: The Kabbalah contains timeless words that we have received in our tradition from the great ones before us. They teach us of a deeper reality beneath the surface, one that is spiritual and full of light. This podcast will take you on a breathtaking journey into that reality, leaving you enlightened as to the great opportunity that life affords us. The timeless words of the Ramchal, Rav Moshe Chaim Luzzato, famed Kabbalist of the 18th century, as well as those of Rav Chaim Volozhiner, as well as R' Moshe Cordovero, form the basis for this podcast, which will be updated daily with God's help.
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We continue speaking of ways we 'give to God,' with the concept of tzedakah, charity.
When we perform the commandments and learn Torah, it serves to cure the Shechina of its lovesickness.
In doing chesed for others, we find a paradigm for 'doing kindness to our Creator.' This deep concept is explained at length.
In doing chesed for others, we find a paradigm for 'doing kindness to our Creator.' This deep concept is explained at length.
The next sefirah is Chesed, kindness. It is expressed in two aspects. One is a realization that all that happens is rooted in the Ultimate Good. The other is a desire to do good to God's creations.
We continue to discuss how Bina is the aspect of Teshuva, repentance, where one sweetens judgments, rectifying evil and bringing it back to its higher root.
We discuss how Bina is the aspect of Teshuva, repentance, where one sweetens judgments, rectifying evil and bringing it back to its higher root.
An aspect of Chochma is that it acts like a father, having compassion on his son - the creations that are below it. Similarly, we are to have compassion on all of Hashem's creations.
An aspect of Chochma is that it acts like a father, having compassion on his son - the creations that are below it. Similarly, we are to have compassion on all of Hashem's creations.
Chochma is the next sefirah after Keser. Its attribute has two aspects, one facing toward Keser, receiving, and one facing downward, giving.
Two methods of developing humility are by recognizing Hashem's great wisdom in all of His works, and by loving everyone, even the most evil person.
The highest aspect of Keser is Anava - humility. It is this attribute which contributes to every good character trait within a person.
There are certain times when the aspect of Keser comes into play in full force. At these times, in order to access it, we need to behave in ways that are in consonance with it.
We discuss the aspect of unconditional love in the eyes, nose and face.
In Keser, no evil can enter, and all negative attributes are seen in a positive light. We can emulate this trait by having compassion on the angry, and by preventing ourselves from hearing a negative report.
