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In the eight years that Rabbi Natan spent with Rabbi Nachman, he not only went through a spiritual transformation on a personal level, but enabled future generations to see and appreciate his experiences. Rabbi Nachman would...
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When Rabbi Nachman passed away in 1810, Rabbi Natan was only thirty years old. Many of the other followers were much older. Some had even been Chassidic leaders before coming to Rabbi Nachman. No one knew quite what to do....
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We left off with the exile of Spanish Jewry. They were scattered to many lands; some European (particularly Amsterdam), but mostly Mediterranean countries. The Turkish Empire, especially welcomed them. The King of Turkey said: "The King of Spain...
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We left off at the spread of Kabbalah that followed the renown of the Ari. In every corner of the Jewish world, Kabbalah had gone main stream, and spiritual renewal was in the air.
But the 17th century brought many disasters. In 1648 and 1649,...
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In the middle ages, several forms of Kabbalah developed, all rooted in the original Kabbalah of our sages. In France and Germany, the Kabbalists emphasized humility, awe for the Names of G-d, and connecting various mitzvot (commandments) with...
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Many people ask me "what is Kabbalah? Is it a part of Torah? If it is, why is it that most people don't study it; including most rabbis? Why are some opposed to it? Is it taken into consideration in deciding Jewish Law (halachah)? Is it one book,...
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