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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When one learns the Torah, he is cleaving directly to Hashem, as the Torah and Hashem are One. The Torah also represents the root of all of reality, as it was the first creation of Hashem, preceding all the spiritual and physical dimensions.
When one learns the Torah, he is cleaving directly to Hashem, as the Torah and Hashem are One. The Torah also represents the root of all of reality, as it was the first creation of Hashem, preceding all the spiritual and physical dimensions.
The more a person learns Torah for the right reasons, the more one naturally imbibes the concept of fear of Hashem.
The fear of Hashem is the vessel in which one can store vast amounts of Torah.
Cleaving to the Torah has the net effect of cleaving to Hashem, as the Torah itself and Hashem are One.
A prerequisite for successful Torah study is fear of Hashem, and fear of sin. This means that, just like in any relationship, there must be a precondition of respect for the desires of the other party.
A prerequisite for successful Torah study is fear of Hashem, and fear of sin. This means that, just like in any relationship, there must be a precondition of respect for the desires of the other party.
Learning Torah for its sake means learning for no other reason than one's deep love for Hashem and His Torah.
We begin to try to understand the concept of Torah lishma - learning Torah for its own sake.
The Nefesh Hachaim points out the mistake of those who only involve themselves in working on their character without focusing on the main thing, which is Torah.
We begin the fourth section of Nefesh Hachaim, which speaks about the greatness of learning Torah.
We explore the next trick of the evil inclination, as he tries to take a person away from meticulous Mitzvah observance.
We explore the next trick of the evil inclination, as he tries to take a person away from meticulous Mitzvah observance.
We explore the next trick of the evil inclination, as he tries to take a person away from meticulous Mitzvah observance.
While proper intent is important for the highest levels of prayer, one fulfills his obligation even without it.
