The Realm of Desire – 1:24
We will now explain the next step in the process of revelation and creation, the realm of desire (Keter). As explained above, the Kav HaMidah (The Measuring line), is similar to the assessment that...
Neirot
The Seven Lower Sefirot (Midot – Emotions) – 1:23
The next set of sefirot is called The Seven Lower Sefirot, and corresponds to the emotions (Midot). They are: 1) Chesed (Kindness), which is the quality of giving and revealing to others. 2) Gevurah...
The Three Upper Sefirot – (Mochin – Brains) – 1:22
The first set of Sefirot is called The Three Upper Sefirot. This is because they correspond to the intellectual faculties. They are also called Mochin (Brains). They are: 1) Keter (Crown), which corresponds to...
The Ten Sefirot – 1:21
Before we continue explaining the creation process we must first introduce the concept of the Sefirot. Everything in existence contains certain qualities that give it characteristics which distinguish it from others. Every person possesses...
Three Abilities – 1:20
From the above, we see three general abilities in G-dliness. 1. The Ohr Ein Sof (The Infinite Light) represents the general ability for infinite Divine revelation. 2. The Tzimtzum and Reshimu (Restraint and Impression)...
Kav HaMidah – The Measuring Line – 1:19
However, before there can be any actual revelation, there must first be a determination as to how long the Line and Thread should be. In the teacher-student relationship the line of explanation is what...
Kav V’Chut – Line & Thread – 1:18
The Kav V’Chut-Line and Thread, which is the next stage in the creation process is the exact opposite of what preceded it. Whereas the Reshimu (Impression) is a complete withdrawal into a point, in...
Reshimu – Impression – 1:17
From the above, we understood that following Tzimtzum there remained a point which contained an impression of the entire Infinite Light, in a hidden way, and that it is similar to a blueprint. The...
The Point & Impression – 1:16
From the above, we understand that a central point, which contains an impression of the essential light of the soul remains. In the analogy of the teacher-student relationship, it is from this impression, this...
Tzimtzum – Restraint – 1:15
Now that we have understood the need for restraint for a human being to bring out an action, we may likewise discern the matter of restraint above, in the Infinite Light. In order for...
