Category: THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD

The first level of intellect is the innermost.  It is intellect purely to understand, similar to what was explained above on the matter of comprehension and analysis.  As explained, Abba (Chochmah) is the seminal flash of intuitive insight...

Now, within Abba and Imma (Chochmah and Binah) there are also ten sefirot. This is to say that in Chochmah (Abba) there are ten sefirot and in Binah (Imma) there are also ten sefirot.  In general, the ten sefirot can be divided into three categories.  The first category is the innermost of the...

The third level is when influence comes from Netzach, Hod and Yesod of Arich Anpin into Abba and Imma.  In order to understand this, we must understand exactly what Netzach, Hod and Yesod of Arich are.  In general, the Zohar calls these three sefirot, “the righteous scales” (Moznei Tzedek).  This is because these sefirot generally measure how to bring out the influence. They...

Now, we must understand the second way the influence comes down from Arich Anpin (Desire) to Abba (Insight) and Imma(Comprehension).  It was stated that Abba and Imma enclothe the “Arms” of Arich. This means that Chesed and Gevurah ofArich become enclothed within Abba and Imma.  In order to understand this, we must first understand exactly what the emotions of Arich Anpin are.  As mentioned...

As mentioned above, Chochmah (Wisdom) is the flash of intuitional insight which seems to appear from nowhere.  On the other hand, Binah (Understanding) is when this wisdom is comprehended in a way of tangible grasp. For this reason Chochmah is called Ein (Nothingness)...

In order to understand this we must first explain what the two Mazalot mentioned above are.  There are thirteen attributes of Mercy which G-d revealed to Moshe. (Parshat Ki Teesa) They are: 1. E-L – Benevolent G-d 2. Rachum – Compassionate 3. V’Chanun – and...

We will now continue explaining the process of the creation and the chaining down of the worlds, and understand how Arich(Desire) becomes enclothed within Abba and Imma (Insight and Comprehension).  There are three general ways that desire can descend to influence the...

As mentioned above, it is specifically in Tikkun where there can be an inclusion of one sefirah with its opposite, and where a composition of two opposite sefirot can take place to form a compound quality or act. Another difference between Tohu andTikkun which...

Now for the explanation of the matter of the “Inner Keter of Atzilut: This is called Keter of Keter (Desire of Desire). It is the inner revelation of desire (Arich) and pleasure (Atik) and is the inner light of Keter.  It likewise, has...

With the above in mind, the division of the ten sefirot of Yosher and their inclusion and connection with each other may be understood. The sefirot of Tikkun are divided into three lines of expression. These are Kindness, Judgment and Mercy (Chesed,...