Venakeh

Venakeh is the 13th and final mazal (spiritual channel) of the Thirteen Attributes of Mercy of Arich Anpin.

From the mazal of Venakeh flows the mazal of Ima (Mother), and it receives from the mazal of Notzer Chesed from which flows the influence of Abba (Father). These two mazalot are the root of Abba and Ima, from which influences are drawn down to the lower realms. This influence descends through the word "V'Koneh Hakol" (and acquires all), as the letters of "V'Koneh" are the same as "Venakeh."

From this mazal flow all the feminine waters (mayim nukvin), in contrast to the mazal of Notzer Chesed from which flow the masculine waters (mayim duchrin). These two aspects are like two wellsprings, and the wellspring of Binah (Understanding) is the aspect of the "river" that flows from Eden.

From this mazal comes the illumination of atonement in the manner of "Nakeh" - cleansing of sin as if one had never sinned at all.