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The Zohar
The Zohar
Teachings from the primary text of Kabbala, "The Book of Shining Light"
From the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai
Above the Stars
Soul Journeys
David's Star, Abraham's Shield
Leaving Home
Now I Know You are Beautiful to Look At
From The Place Where You Are
Pursuing the Hidden Sparks
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Daily Zohar Study
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Annotated text
Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from the Zohar selection in Hok L'Yisrael
The Holy Ari
The Holy Ari
Outstanding Kabbalist of the last 1800 years; Leader of the Safed circle of mystics
From the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria; translated and edited by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky
Abraham Moves Out on His Own
Love of Abraham
The Second Arbitrator
Lot to Fight About
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Mystical Classics
Mystical Classics
An anthology from the Shelah, the Alshich, the Ohr Hachayim, and others
Suspect Sister
From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar
Here to Serve
From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz
Becoming the Source of Blessings
Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir
Going Forth
Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir
The First Priest
From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar
Son of Sarah
From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar
THEMES of Featured Mystical Classics Articles
Chasidic Masters
Chasidic Masters
Inspirational insights from the Baal Shem Tov and Hasidic leaders of succeeding generations
The Soul of Mashiach
By David Sterne, based primarily on Shem miShmuel.
Beauty within the Depths
From the teachings of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, translation and commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore
Do a Mitzvah, Get a Mitzvah
By Binyomin Adilman, based on Noam Elimelech
Cutting a Covenant
From the teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi
Travels
Adapted from the works of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi by Yossi Marcus
THEMES of Featured Chasidic Masters Articles
Contemporary Kabbalists
Contemporary Kabbalists
Penetrating insights from leading Kabbalists & mystics of our times
Attaining the Real You
From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky
Corporal Love of the Infinite
From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky
Walking in the Way
From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky
From Shame to Praise
By Rabbi Avraham Brandwein
Keep On Truckin'
From the writings & talks of Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch
THEMES of Featured Contemporary Kabbalists Articles
Ascent Lights
Ascent Lights
Contemporary illuminations from Ascent-of-Safed's director, Rabbi Shaul Leiter, staff & guest teachers
By Shaul Yosef Leiter
Reward for Selflessness
On the Road
In the Land - in G-d's Hands
Nullified to the One
Stepping into Your New Self
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Mystic Stories
Beginner
Mystic Stories
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Think Before You Speak
Twenty-Four-Hour Power to Bless
A Source of Blessing

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