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  • 22:5122:51, 2 March 2025 diff hist −282 The 7 Noahide Laws No edit summary current Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
  • 22:2122:21, 2 March 2025 diff hist +21 Los Angeles No edit summary Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
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  • 22:1522:15, 2 March 2025 diff hist +6,877 N The Anticipation for Geulah Created page with "The anticipation for redemption is the yearning for the fulfillment of the true and complete redemption through the Melech HaMashiach (King Messiah). This yearning is created in a person's soul as a result of not accepting the state of galus (exile). This yearning is expressed through requests and demands for complete redemption and the coming of Moshiach. These requests are woven into and present at every stage and moment of Jewish life. The virtue of requesting and an..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:1322:13, 2 March 2025 diff hist +4,339 N Ikvata D'Meshicha Created page with "'''Ikvata D'Meshicha''' (the footsteps of Moshiach) is the end of the time of galus. This time period is defined in the Gemara Sotah as a time when the darkness of galus intensifies spiritually. Since it is the time when Moshiach needs to come, specifically during this time special powers are given to bring Moshiach. == The Darkness is Doubled and Redoubled == The Frierdiker Rebbe said that at the conclusion of night, in the final moments before dawn and sunrise, the de..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:1122:11, 2 March 2025 diff hist +5,603 N War of Gog and Magog Created page with "'''War of Gog and Magog''' is a war expected to occur before, or at the beginning of, the Messianic era. In this war, Gog king of Magog, will gather many armies and go to war against the Jewish people. This war will be extremely difficult and dangerous, but eventually Hashem will defeat Gog and his armies with signs and wonders, and thus the entire world will know and recognize the reality of Hashem. == Source == The primary source for this concept appears in the Book o..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:0922:09, 2 March 2025 diff hist +5,469 N Lealtar L'Teshuva Lealtar L'Geula Created page with "'''Lealtar L'Teshuva Lealtar L'Geula''' is a phrase coined by the Rebbe Rayatz in the year 5701 (1941) which he instructed to publicize. Its literal translation is: "Immediately to repentance" (to do teshuva) and "immediately to redemption" - that through awakening to teshuva, the coming of Moshiach and the redemption will be hastened. == The Publication Campaign == The Rebbe Rayatz first wrote this phrase in the first public proclamation that he printed and issued on t..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:0522:05, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,741 N Ein Aroch Created page with ""Ein Aroch" is a concept that describes the greatness of the Holy One, Blessed be He, in relation to His creations. == Its Meaning == The nullification (bitul) of created beings to the Holy One, Blessed be He, is a nullification of "Ein Aroch" - meaning that the created being has no ability to measure or feel the relationship to the Creator, only to grasp His creation of something from nothing (yesh me'ayin) and the wonder in all of creation. In "Ein Aroch," one percei..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:0422:04, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,543 N Ilah V'alul (Cause and Effect) Created page with "'''Ilah V'alul''' is a form of creation where there is a connection and value between the effect and its cause, and therefore in the effect, the cause from which it came into being is felt. This creation is different from cause and effect (sibah u'mesovev) and certainly different from creation of yesh me'ayin (something from nothing) (for it is understood that in "ayin" there exists nothing that can be a source for "yesh," and it follows that it (the ayin) is wondrous an..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 22:0322:03, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,364 Yesh Me'ayin - Something from Nothing No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:5821:58, 2 March 2025 diff hist +3,192 N Briah, Yetzirah, Asiyah Created page with "'''Briah, Yetzirah, Asiyah''' (abbreviated as '''BYA''') are three worlds in the downward chain of divine light, from above to below. In these three worlds, light and concealment are mixed together, and unlike the world of Atzilut above them - they are not completely divine. == Their Essence == In Chassidic teachings, these three worlds often appear without the world of Atzilut, because of the fundamental difference between these three worlds and the world of Atzilut. A..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:5721:57, 2 March 2025 diff hist +12,530 N The Worlds of Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah Created page with "The worlds of '''Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah''' (abbreviated as '''ABYA''') are the four worlds that belong to the world of Tikun (rectification), which was created after the shattering of the vessels in the world of Tohu (chaos). These four worlds include everything from Chochmah Ila'ah (supernal wisdom), which is the first level of the world of Atzilut where the Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) dwells, down to the physical world of Asiyah, which is this world in..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:5321:53, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,329 N Shem Ban Created page with "'''Shem Ban''' is one of the four fillings of the Tetragrammaton (Shem Havaya): Av (72), Sag (63), Mah (45), and Ban (52). This name is formed from the Tetragrammaton filled with hei's, like this: Yud-Hei Hei-Hei Vav-Vav Hei-Hei, and it is the lowest among the four combinations of the Tetragrammaton. In the worlds, this name corresponds to the worlds of Briah, Yetzirah, and Asiyah. This name is called Behemah (animal), in relation to the name Mah which is called Adam (hu..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:5121:51, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,711 N Shem M"ah Created page with "Shem M"ah is the third among the four fillings of the name Havaya: Shem A"v, Shem Sa"g, Shem M"ah, Shem Ba"n. This name is formed from the name Havaya with the filling of Alphin, like this: Yud-Hei Hei-Alef Vav-Alef-Vav Hei-Alef. == In the Worlds == The divine influence from Shem M"ah functions as a revelation of light, where the created being feels its source, and therefore it is always in a state of "ratzo" (running) and withdrawal to be included within it (unlike She..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:5021:50, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,146 N Shem Sag Created page with "'''Shem Sag''' is formed from the name Havaya with the filling of Yuds, in this manner: Yud Hey Vav Hey. This name corresponds to the Sefirah of Binah. In the worlds, this name corresponds to the world of Nekudim, which is the world of Tohu where the breaking of the vessels occurred. == Its Essence == Shem Sag is formed from the name Havaya with the filling of Yuds, in this manner: Yud Hey Vav Hey. This name is connected to the Sefirah of Binah, which is the beginning o..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:4921:49, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,998 N Shem A"V Created page with "'''Shem A"V''' is the name of Havaya written with Yuds in this manner: Yud, Hei, Vav, Hei. This name is the highest among the four combinations of the name Havaya: A"V (72), S"G (63), M"H (45), B"N (52). In the worlds, this name corresponds to the world of Akudim. In the Sefiros, this name corresponds to the Sefirah of Chochmah. In the human soul, this name corresponds to the Yechidah of the soul. == Its Essence == Shem A"V is created from the name Havaya spelled with Y..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:4721:47, 2 March 2025 diff hist +6,458 N Or Chozer (Reflected Light) Created page with "'''Or Chozer''' is divine light - reflected from below to above - from the lower levels to the higher worlds. It is divine light that transcends the order of Hishtalshelut (chain of worlds) that descends below - to the lowest levels of creation, and dwells there with greater intensity than in the higher worlds. And from these lower levels, it returns and illuminates even the higher worlds. As our Sages said: "Their beginning is wedged in their end, and their end in their..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:4621:46, 2 March 2025 diff hist +48 Ohr Yashar (Direct Light) No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:4121:41, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,710 N Olam Ha'Akudim (World of Binding) Created page with "Olam Ha'Akudim is one of the worlds of Ein Sof that precede Olam Ha'Atzilut, which are Akudim, Nekudim, and Berudim. Its significance is that the sefirot within it are all bound in one vessel, due to the intensity of their bitul (self-nullification). == Its Nature == In this world, the ten sefirot are contained within a single vessel, to the extent that they are not at all recognizable as separate entities. It is explained that this world corresponds to the Name of Av..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:4021:40, 2 March 2025 diff hist +8,603 N Adam Kadmon Created page with "'''Adam Kadmon''' (acronym: A"K) is the title and level of the light that precedes the beginning of the order of Hishtalshelut (spiritual descent), after the first Tzimtzum (contraction). This light is in the category of a general will for all of Hishtalshelut, in the category of the thought "I shall rule." This light is an intermediary between the Infinite Light (Ohr Ein Sof) and the light that extends to the worlds of ABYA (Atzilut, Beriah, Yetzirah, Asiyah). == In Re..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3721:37, 2 March 2025 diff hist +3,069 N Worlds of ABY"A in General Hishtalshelut Created page with "Worlds of '''ABY"A''' in the general hishtalshelut (chain of spiritual descent) describe the descent of worlds from Ohr Ein Sof down to the world of Atzilut. These worlds include those that precede the particular world of Atzilut, since the particular world of Atzilut is only Adam D'Asiyah in the general hishtalshelut. ==== Atzilut HaKlalit (General Atzilut) ==== The name Atzilut HaKlalit refers to Ohr Ein Sof (the Infinite Light) before the Tzimtzum (contraction). Ohr..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3621:36, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,361 N Rosh Toch Sof (Head, Middle, End) Created page with "'''Rosh Toch Sof''' are three general levels into which the vessels are divided. These three aspects are: the inner parts of the vessels, the middle of the vessels, and the outer parts of the vessels. The ten Sefirot are also divided into Rosh, Toch and Sof, and these are the three sections ChaBaD, ChaGaT, NeHiY. == In the Sefirot == The main Sefirot are divided into Rosh, Toch and Sof, and these are the three sections ChaBaD, ChaGaT, NeHiY. ChaBaD are the first Sefirot..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3521:35, 2 March 2025 diff hist +4,797 N Or Pnimi (Inner Light) Created page with "The term '''Or Pnimi''' (Inner Light) has two meanings: # A contracted and limited light that clothes and settles in the inner dimension of the receiver of the light. # A light that is itself internal, which is an elevated light of the inner dimension that comes from the inner aspect of the giver. There is a clear connection between the elevated inner light from the inner dimension of the giver and the inner light within the inner dimension of the receivers. The inten..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3321:33, 2 March 2025 diff hist +5,487 N Or Makif (Encompassing Light) Created page with "Any Divine light that illuminates worlds, vessels, or any created being, which cannot receive the light internally or perceive it due to its greatness and abstractness beyond their capacity, is called "encompassing light" (or makif) in relation to them. This means it is above and beyond their ability to comprehend. The root of the encompassing light is in Arich Anpin of the Supernal Crown (Keter Elyon) - a level that is above the limitations of constrictions (tzimtzumim..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3221:32, 2 March 2025 diff hist +4,772 N Igulim and Yosher Created page with "'''Igulim and Yosher''' are two general methods in the emanation of the Sefirot: as they were emanated in the world of Tohu they are in the aspect of Igulim (circles) (and at the level of Nefesh), and as they were emanated in the world of Tikun they are in the aspect of Yosher (straightness) (and at the level of Ruach). This means that the Sefirot as they are in the world of Tohu are in a state of smallness (katnut), compared to the world of Tikun where they are in a sta..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:3021:30, 2 March 2025 diff hist +7,545 N Kav and Chut Created page with "The concept of Kav and Chut represents the beginning of the chain of spiritual descent (Hishtalshelut) through Divine illumination that broke through the Tzimtzum (Divine contraction). The Kav is a drawing down of the Infinite Light (Ohr Ein Sof) from Hashem's essence, from the inner dimension of Atik to Zeir Anpin and Nukva, through the Tzimtzum by means of the Sefirot (Chochma-Bina-Daat, Chesed-Gevurah-Tiferet, and Netzach-Hod-Yesod) as it passes through the worlds: A..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2821:28, 2 March 2025 diff hist +7,455 N Nekudah - Kav - Shetach (Point - Line - Area) Created page with "'''Nekudah - Kav - Shetach''' (Point - Line - Area) is a metaphor for how light expands in the order of gradual descent from the hidden essence of the influencer to revelation for the receiver. The beginning of revelation is in the form of a point, which although it has no expansion at all, is already an emergence from concealment and everything is contained within it. The line is the connection and drawing forth to the receiver, and the area is when the matter comes to..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2521:25, 2 March 2025 diff hist +5,193 N Reshimu Created page with "'''Reshimu''' is also called '''Otiyot HaReshimu''' (letters of the Reshimu). It is the name of the reality created after the first Tzimtzum (contraction), when only a Reshimu - an "impression" and memory remained from what existed before the Tzimtzum. == Its Concept == In this reality which existed after the first Tzimtzum, there are two different aspects, both called Reshimu. ==== The Power of Limitation ==== The first aspect of the Reshimu is the essential power of..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2321:23, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,065 N Makom Panui (Empty Space) Created page with "'''Makom Panui''' is the term for the void created by the Tzimtzum (contraction/concealment), which came into being to allow for the creation of the worlds. == Its Concept == When it arose in the will of the Holy One, blessed be He, to create the worlds, He was compelled, as it were, to contract the Ohr Ein Sof (Infinite Light) in order to form a void and empty space. The essence of the Makom Panui is the aspect of the concealment of revelation of light. The light was..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2221:22, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,163 N Tehiru Tatah Created page with "'''Tehiru Tatah''' (the lower purity), which is Adam Kadmon, is the aspect of the general encompassing light that comes after the first Tzimtzum. '''Tehiru''' is the revelation of essence, and it itself is divided into 2 aspects - Tehiru Ila'ah ('the upper purity') refers to the essence of the Ohr Ein Sof as it exists before the Tzimtzum, and Tehiru Tatah ('the lower purity') is the Godliness in its pure state before there is any giving of place for another existence, e..." current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2221:22, 2 March 2025 diff hist +5 The First Tzimtzum No edit summary current Tag: Visual edit
  • 21:2121:21, 2 March 2025 diff hist +17,783 N The First Tzimtzum Created page with "I'll translate the document from Hebrew to English while keeping the Judaic/Torah/Chabad terms as they are. I'll structure it with headings as requested. = The First Tzimtzum = The first Tzimtzum, also called Tzimtzum in the way of removal, is the primary source for the formation of worlds, where Hashem, as it were, contracted the Infinite Light (Ohr Ein Sof) and left an empty space in which the worlds could come into being. It is explained that if the world had been cr..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:5520:55, 2 March 2025 diff hist +129 Sefiras HaTiferes No edit summary Tags: Mobile edit Mobile web edit
  • 20:4420:44, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,665 N Uktzin Created page with "'''Masechet Uktzin''' is the last tractate in the Order of Taharot and in the Six Orders of Mishnah. This tractate deals with defining food that is fit and unfit to become ritually impure, such as the stems of fruits, and hence its name 'Uktzin' (stems). Among the topics covered: laws concerning parts that are secondary to food and serve as a protective peel or as a handle; things that are customarily eaten only in the city and not in the village, and more. Masechet Uktz..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4320:43, 2 March 2025 diff hist +1,422 N Yadayim Created page with "'''Masechet Yadayim''' (or '''Yadayim''') is the eleventh tractate in the Order of Taharot and has only Mishnah commentary. The tractate deals with the laws of impurity and washing of hands. == Chapters of the Tractate == # '''Mei Reviit''' - This chapter deals with the laws of washing hands: the measure of water required, the vessels with which one may wash, the type of water with which one may wash, and the qualifications of the person washing. # '''Natal L'Yado'''..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4220:42, 2 March 2025 diff hist +663 N Tevul Yom Created page with "Mesechet Tevul Yom is the tenth mesechet in Seder Taharot and only has Mishnah and Tosefta. The Mishnah contains 26 mishnayot. This mesechet deals with the laws of impurity of a person who has immersed in a mikveh but for whom the sun has not yet set. == Chapters of the Mesechet == # '''HaMachnis''' - Matters of connection and the impurity of "Tevul Yom" with foods. # '''Mashkeh''' - Laws of "Tevul Yom" impurity with liquids. # '''Kol Yadot''' - Laws of "Tevul Yom" im..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4120:41, 2 March 2025 diff hist +943 N Zavim Created page with "'''Masechet Zavim''' is the ninth tractate in the Order of Taharot and has only Mishnah and Tosefta. The tractate discusses and details the laws of tumah (ritual impurity) of a zav and zavah (male and female with certain bodily discharges). == Chapters of the Tractate == # '''HaRoeh''' - The duration of the "discharge" that defines a person as a zav. # '''HaKol Metamim''' - The types of people who can be considered zavim if they experience a discharge. The ways in whi..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:4020:40, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,483 N Machshirin Created page with "'''Tractate Machshirin''' from the Order of Taharot, containing six chapters, is a tractate that deals with the preparation to receive impurity when one of the seven liquids falls on something. These liquids are: dew, water, wine, oil, blood, milk, and bee honey. The foundation of this tractate is the verse "v'chi yutan" ("when it is given"), from which we learn that even if the seven liquids came without a person's intent, they still prepare items to receive impurity,..." Tag: Visual edit
  • 20:3920:39, 2 March 2025 diff hist +2,707 N Niddah Created page with "'''Tractate Niddah''' is the seventh tractate in the Order of Taharot and the only one in this Order that has Gemara. The tractate deals with the impurity of niddah and zavah and the order of their purification. Niddah is a woman who has seen blood that originates from the womb. The tractate has ten chapters and seventy-two pages. == The Rebbe's Explanations == '''Shatnez''' is a Torah prohibition. There are two types of shatnez: kilayim of the vineyard, which is the pr..." Tag: Visual edit
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