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Genesis 28:10-32:3

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The Zohar

Teachings from the primary text of Kabbala, "The Book of Shining Light"

From the teachings of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai

Ladder With No Snakes

Ups and Downs on the Way to Haran

Dreams and Visions

Safe Return

Blessed Male and Female

THEMES of Featured Zohar Articles

Daily Zohar Study

Based on a yearly cycle of brief daily Zohar study

Annotated text

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from the Zohar selection in Hok L'Yisrael

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

Two Names, Two Wives

Mystery of the Matron's Query

Growing Up

Spiritual Wages

THEMES of Featured Ari Articles

Mystical Classics

An anthology from the Shelah, the Alshich, the Ohr Hachayim, and others

Jacob and the Journeys of the Soul

From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar

Crude Talk

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

Time is On My Side

From Shenei Luchot HaBrit by Rabbi Isaiah Horowitz

Ascending and Descending

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Returning Whole and in Peace

Translated and annotated by Rahmiel-Hayyim Drizin from PaRDeS HaBahir

Naming Four Sons

From the Ohr HaChaim commentary by Rabbi Chaim (ben Moshe) ibn Attar

THEMES of Featured Mystical Classics Articles

Chasidic Masters

Inspirational insights from the Baal Shem Tov and Hasidic leaders of succeeding generations

Do You Know Who You Married?

By Yosef Y. Jacobson

Salvaging Sparks on Jacob's Journey

From the teachings of Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov, translation and commentary by Rabbi Dr. Eliezer Shore

Solid as a Rock

By Binyomin Adilman

Worlds and Wives

From the teachings of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi

Jacob's Ladder

By Yosef Y. Jacobson

The Marriage Crash

By Dov Greenberg

THEMES of Featured Chasidic Masters Articles

Contemporary Kabbalists

Penetrating insights from leading Kabbalists & mystics of our times

Servant Sisters

From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky

Rings, Speckles and Spots

From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky

Hugs and Kisses

From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky

Stone Pillow

By Rabbi Avraham Brandwein

Iron Maidens

From the teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe; adapted by Moshe Yaakov Wisnefsky

THEMES of Featured Contemporary Kabbalists Articles

Ascent Lights

Contemporary illuminations from Ascent-of-Safed's director, Rabbi Shaul Leiter, staff & guest teachers

By Shaul Yosef Leiter

Faithful Connection

Making a Positive Impression

Marriage Tips

Straight and Simple

Ascent to the City

THEMES of Featured Ascent Lights

Beginner

Mystic Stories

Wonders and Inspiration from Kabbalists, Chasidic Rebbes, remarkable Jews

By Yerachmiel Tilles

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