Category: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

There are three intellectual faculties: Chochmah (Wisdom), Binah (Understanding), and Da’at (Knowledge). Up to this point we have explained the comprehended concepts in the brain of Binah, which is the brain of comprehension and...

From the above, we understand that the depth of a concept is its essential point as it flashes from the spring of Chochmah.  In other words, it is the flash of intuitive insight into...

For example, only one who has invested himself into the deep study of medicine will have innovative insight into it.  This is because he has reached into the depth of the subject, at its...

From the above it is understood, that the aspect of Da’at, (Concentration), is only a vehicle and vessel for the aspect of Binah (Analytical Comprehension). As mentioned above, the intellectual faculty of Da’at is...

From the above it is clear that the order of deep contemplative meditation is as follow; There must be an initial Da’at which is the focus and concentration of the mind on the subject...

Before we continue explaining the various levels of understanding one may attain, we must first preface with an understanding of the faculty of Chochmah. As mentioned earlier, Chochmah is compared to a spring, from...

From the above, we understand that there are different depths within the intellect, such as the depth and source of Chochmah (Insight) and the depth and source of Binah (Comprehension). This clarifies the statement...

There are two general levels in Binah. These are Binah and Tvunah. Binah is the aspect of analysis and comprehension.  In contrast, Tvunah is the aspect of the extension of the light of comprehension....

Many people confuse fear of G-d with fear of punishment and retribution.  True fear of G-d is the fear of being separated from Him, and is the flip side of Love of G-d. If...

It is clear from all the above, that it is specifically the faculty of Binah (Analysis and comprehension), which arouses and enlivens all the other faculties. When one analyzes a subject greatly, he will...