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What is Authentic Kabbalah?

. . . and why that’s important

A discussion with Tzvi Freeman

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Tzvi Freeman
Tzvi Freeman, director of Ask The Rabbi for Chabad.org, is the author of two volumes of Bringing Heaven Down to Earth -- collections of meditations based on the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe -- a s well as numerous articles and essays on Jewish mysticism, philosophy and practice. He also writes Chabad.org's widely acclaimed Daily Dose of Wisdom mailed daily to tens of thousands of subscribers. Or subscribe to regular updates of Rabbi Freeman's writing with the Freeman Files subscription.
For more about Tzvi Freeman, visit his bio page.

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Shifra Hendrie is a personal and spiritual coach who has been studying and teaching the principles of authentic Kabbalah for over 20 years. More about her writings and programs can be found on her website.

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Posted: Feb 22, 2011

Kabala

That was very very Loving and Great thank you very much you put a big smile on my face and I took alot of notes to look at for later after I hope to try that two minute meditation!!! Thanks again !

Posted By Miss Judith L Witten, Brockton, Ma/USA

Posted: Feb 11, 2011

What is Authentic Kabbalac

Rabbi Freeman,
It is hard to express myself as beautiful and as elocuent as you and Ms Hendrie. All I can say is that when I am listening to you all teachers at Chabad, I feel at home. I feel that I am part of all of you so deeply. I am writing these words with all sincerety in my heart. About 15 years ago, I had a dream seeing myself in a santuary made of Accasia wood. The Ark of the Covenant was there, and so was a white like snow lamb by it. The name Jud, Heh, Vav, Heh, was written in Hebrew on the wall. When I saw myself there I asked how or who brought me there, and all I remember seeing was the Four Letter Word. At that time I did not know what it meant. I started searching for the meaning. Today I am studying from Chabad.org. I also found that my parents from both sides were Sephardic Jews from Spain and France. I have not been able to prove it yet. What would you say to me about this experience? I want to convert to Judaism. Can you help me?

Posted By Anonymous, Mesa, Arizona,USA

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