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(Created page with "Kabbalah is the secret part of Torah, also called Toras HaSod (the Secret Torah), Toras HaNistar (the Hidden Torah), or Pnimiyus HaTorah (the Inner Torah). Kabbalah deals with the relationship between Hakadosh Baruch Hu and the world, the order of spiritual worlds' descent, the Sefiros and angels, and explains the inner meaning of Torah verses and mitzvos. Kabbalah has a tremendous influence on Jewish spiritual life. Among other things, Kabbalah's influence is evident in...") |
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Two explanations are given for why specifically in recent generations Chassidus was revealed, allowing the study of Pnimiyus HaTorah without the restrictions related to Kabbalah: a) Because of the increased darkness in these generations of the footsteps of Moshiach, there is a necessity for a special power from Torah to overcome the darkness and awaken in divine service. b) Because of the approaching arrival of Moshiach when the whole world will engage in knowledge of Hashem, and there is a need to prepare for this. | Two explanations are given for why specifically in recent generations Chassidus was revealed, allowing the study of Pnimiyus HaTorah without the restrictions related to Kabbalah: a) Because of the increased darkness in these generations of the footsteps of Moshiach, there is a necessity for a special power from Torah to overcome the darkness and awaken in divine service. b) Because of the approaching arrival of Moshiach when the whole world will engage in knowledge of Hashem, and there is a need to prepare for this. | ||
Even in our time, after the revelation of Chassidus, the restrictions on studying Kabbalah apply to those who don't learn it through Chassidus. | Even in our time, after the revelation of Chassidus, the restrictions on studying Kabbalah apply to those who don't learn it through Chassidus. | ||