Shabbat
Mystical Shabbat Lessons
Shabbat in Judaism
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
Shabbat: A Temple in Time
Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath, is a day of rest and spiritual enrichment that begins at sundown on Friday and ends at nightfall on Saturday. It is one of the most important and widely observed commandments in Judaism. The connection between Shabbat and Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) offers a deeper and more mystical understanding of this holy day. Here we explore their relationship.
Shabbat: A Temple in Time
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
Shabbat: A Temple in Time
In this lesson we study:
*Sanctity of Time Over Space
*Regular Spiritual Renewal
*Separation from the Mundane
*Holistic Rest and Reflection
*Emphasis on Presence and Being
*Communal Experience
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
The avoidance of making changes during Shabbat is a multifaceted practice rooted in rest, sanctity, and spiritual focus. It serves to emulate divine rest, maintain the holiness of the day, foster mindfulness, ensure continuity of tradition, and symbolically participate in the anticipated era of redemption. In this lesson we cover the prohibited works during Shabbat, the concept of Eruv, and the three ascension of the Kabbalistic Worlds.
Kabbalistic Preparation for Shabbat
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
Prohibited Works During Shabbat (Kabbalistic View)
There are 4 Categories of Shabbat Preparations: The Temple and the Altar = Physical Setting (Table and Home) The Sacrifice = Food Preparation (Challah and foods for 3 meals) Priestly Garments = Personal Grooming (Body and clothes to enter the spiritual temple of Shabbat) Connections with The Creator = Spiritual Preparation (Meditations, Study and Prayers). The concept of מַתָּנָה matana reveals: Divine Benevolence Elevation of the Receiver Channel for Divine Light Tikkun Olam Intention and Reciprocity.
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
During Shabbat we must connect to the spiritual 5 senses. Through special actions, we can reveal higher levels of perception beyond our five limited corporeal senses of vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. These senses allow us to perceive the world only to a limited extent, leaving many phenomena hidden from us. We use instruments like binoculars and radar to expand our sensory range, yet they remain limited. The science of Kabbalah, however, creates an additional "sixth sense" that reveals the hidden aspects of reality. The 6th sense is the Soul we receive in Shabbat when properly prepared with the right intention.. We transcend and rise above ourselves, freeing ourselves from the limitations of our body and its five senses. Our spiritual sense exists beyond our physical body, extending across all of reality. This allows us to perceive everything.
Kabbalat Shabbat/Welcoming the Shabbat
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
Shabbat, The 5 Senses and the 6th Sense
Kabbalat Shabbat is deeply imbued with spiritual symbolism and mystical meaning. The practice of welcoming Shabbat, on Friday evening is more than just a ceremonial observance; in Kabbalah, it represents a profound moment of spiritual connection and elevation. Here we explore the following concepts:
*The Mystical Bride
*Spiritual Elevation
*Cosmic Harmony
*Focusing on Inner Light
*Time Outside of Time
The Three Shabbat Meals and the Ascension of the Soul and the Worlds
The Three Shabbat Meals and the Ascension of the Soul and the Worlds
The Three Shabbat Meals and the Ascension of the Soul and the Worlds
In Kabbalistic thought, the meals of Shabbat are deeply connected to the rectification of the sin of Adam (Adam HaRishon) in the Garden of Eden. The idea is that the observance of Shabbat and the enjoyment of its meals provide an opportunity to correct the spiritual damage caused by Adam’s transgression. Here we explore:
*Rectification of the Physical World
*The Three Stages of Repair
*Undoing the Consequences of the Sin
*Connection to the Redemption
Havdalah, Separation, Union, and Tikkun Olam
The Three Shabbat Meals and the Ascension of the Soul and the Worlds
The Three Shabbat Meals and the Ascension of the Soul and the Worlds
Havdalah reflects a paradox: while it differentiates, it also unites. Shabbat is distinct from the weekdays, yet it blesses and elevates them. Similarly, Israel is set apart from other nations, yet serves as a light to them. The holy and mundane are separated, yet the ultimate purpose is to sanctify the material world. This unity within differentiation is the essence of Havdalah, guiding us to navigate the complexities of life with purpose and meaning.