Category: The Beginning of Wisdom

 (Within which the matter of the Sefirot, the conducts and their names are explained.) 1. Since G_d is not confined to time and space or any other limitations, Kabbalah refers to Him as Ayn...

(Within which is explained the matter of the six hundred and thirteen (613) limbs and organs of man and their spiritual counterparts, as well as the subject of the Partzufim.) 34.  Above, the limbs...

(In which is explained the matter of the Divine names and the principles pertaining to them) 60.  Midrash Rabba states[1], “G_d said to Moshe, “You wish to know my name?  I am called according...

(This explains matters corresponding to the Sefirot and the interrelationships between them.) 98.  There are five general levels of the soul; Nefesh, Ruach, Neshamah, Chaya, and Yechidah.  Each of these subdivides into five subsequent...

(Within which is explained the matter of lights and vessels, the development of the worlds, the concept of enclothing, inner light, encompassing light, and rebounding light.) 107.  Although the Divine conducts are beyond grasp...

(Within which is explained the world of Tohu-Chaos, the world of Tikkun-Repair, The connection of the three upper Sefirot with the seven lower ones, Yisroel Saba, Tevunah, The seven Repairs, and the thirteen Repairs...

(Within which is explained the joining and union of Mercy – (Rachamim) with Judgment – (Din), the six sefirot of Zeir Anpin with Malchut, G_d, Blessed be He with the worlds, & the feminine...

(Within which is explained the stages of conduct until eternity, Adam Kadmon and his Branches, and the emanations of his ears, nose, and mouth, the World of Bundles, Tzimtzum, and the Ray.) 156.  There...

(Within which is explained the Worlds of Briyah – Creation, Yetzirah – Formation and Asiyah – Action; Palaces and Souls.)  182.  To this point we have discussed G_d’s conducts, the ways in which He...