The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:11
From all the above we understand that there are five general levels of the arousal of the mind and heart which result from the Hitbonenut-contemplation of G-dliness. These correspond to the five levels of...
Category: MYSTICISM
The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:12
All the above levels are levels of the natural, animal soul, in that it too must be sublimated to G-d. This is called, “One who serves G-d with his body”, as compared to “One...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:13
From the above it is clear that there are three general levels of comprehension of G-dliness and that there are three ways of excitement and arousal which result from comprehension: 1) The first level...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:14
1) The first level of excitement is the arousal of the Divine soul as it is invested within the animal soul. This is called the “external man” of the “Tzelem Adam (The form of...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:15
We will now explain the various levels of the Divine soul. The lowest level of the Divine soul is similar to the level mentioned earlier in the animal soul of one who does not...
The Knowledge Of G-D – 3:16
1) The first level, the Nefesh of the Divine soul, is the natural pull and love for the commandments of G-d, and the natural disdain for evil and any breach of the negative commandments. ...
The Purpose of Creation – Hemshech Samech Vav – 1
A translation of the famous continuum of discourses (Hemshech) by Rabbi Shalom DovBer of Lubavitch, beginning on Rosh HaShanah of the year 5666, known as Hemshech Samech Vav. This is a fundamental work that analyzes, breaks down and sets forth the foundations of Chassidic thought in relation to the purpose of the creation of the world and man.
The Kabbalah of Sleep & Dreams
In this discourse Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch explains the Kabbalistic and Chassidic purpose for why we spend numerous hours sleeping and dreaming every night.
DIVINE INSPIRATION
Learn about the stages of Divine consciousness resulting from Hitbonenut meditation
Rosh HaShanah – The Beginning of Creation
In this discourse Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch explains the uniqueness of the spiritual bond that is revealed on Rosh HaShanah over and above our relationship to G-d throughout the rest of the year.
