Insight into Jewish Literature and Culture: Kabbalah Teachings and Symbols
Explore the mystical world of Kabbalah through the teachings of Menachem ben Salomo Recanati and the significance of counting the Omer. Delve into the observance of Lag Be-Omer, visit R. Shimon bar Yohai's grave and Mt. Meron. Discover the esoteric wisdom of Zohar and the symbolism of Adam Kadmon. Reflect on the story of Adam and Eve's expulsion from Eden and the interpretations by R. El'azar in the context of divine separation.
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Einfhrung in die jdische Literatur und Kultur Treffen IV: Kabbalah II 19.05.11 Wisse, da wir das uns Verborgene Aus dem uns Offenbarten verstehen mu ssen Menachem ben Salomo Recanati (1250-1310)
Counting the Omer (Leviticus 23) 15 Darnach sollt ihr Z hlen vom Tage nach dem Sabbat, da ihr die Webegarbe brachtet, sieben ganze Wochen; 16 bis an den Tag nach dem siebenten Sabbat, n mlich f nfzig Tage, sollt ihr z hlen und neues Speisopfer dem HERRN opfern,
Von Hokhmah bis Bina Zohar, Concealed of the Concealed, struck its aura. The aura touched and did not touch this point. Then this Beginning emanated and made itself a palace for its glory and its praise. There it sowed the seed of holiness to give birth for the benefit of the universe. The secret is: Ein heiliger Same wird solcher Stamm sein. (Jes. 6,13) Zohar, sowing a seed for its glory like the seed of fine purple silk. The silkworm wraps itself within a makes itself a palace. This palace is its praise and a benefit to all.
Quellen fr den Adam Kadmon Gen. 1,26: Und Gott sprach: Wir wollen Menschen machen nach unserm Bild uns hnlich Hes. 1,26: Und ber dem Himmelsgew lbe, das ber ihren H uptern war, sah es aus wie ein Saphirstein, wie die Gestalt eines Thrones. Auf dem Gebilde des Thrones aber sa eine Gestalt, anzusehen wie ein Mensch, oben darauf.
Die Snde von Adam 23 Da wies ihn Gott der HERR aus dem Garten Eden, da er das Feld baute, davon er genommen ist, 24 und trieb Adam aus ( ) und lagerte vor den Garten Eden die Cherubim mit dem blo en, hauenden Schwert, zu bewahren den Weg zu dem Baum des Lebens.
Die Snde von Adam R. El azar said We do not know who divorced whom, if the Blessed Holy One divorced Adam or not. But the word is transposed: He drove out et. Et, precisely! And who drove out Et? Adam. Adam drove out Et! Therefore it is written: Da wies ihn Gott der HERR aus dem Garten Eden. Why did he expel him? Because Adam drove out Et, as we have said.
Emanation of Hokhmah When the King conceived ordaining He engraved engravings in the luster on high. A blinding spark flashed within the Concealed of the Concealed from the mystery of the Infinite, a cluster of vapor in formlessness, set in a ring, Not white, not black, not red, not green, no color at all. When a band spanned, it yielded radiant colors. Deep within the spark gushed a flow imbuing colors below, concealed within the concealed of the mystery of the Infinite. The flow broke through and did not break through its aura. It was not known at all until, under the impact of breaking through, one high and hidden point shone. Beyond that point, nothing is known. So it is called Beginning, the first command of all.
Mnnlich und Weiblich 1 Dies ist das Buch von des Menschen Geschlecht. Da Gott den Menschen schuf, machte er ihn nach dem Bilde Gottes;? 2 und schuf sie als Mann und Weib und segnete sie und hie ihren Namen Mensch zur Zeit, da sie geschaffen wurden.
Mnnlich und Weiblich R. Shimon said: High mysteries are revealed in these two verses. `schuf sie als Mann und Weib to make known the Glory on high, the mystery of faith. Out of this mystery, Adam was created
Mnnlich und Weiblich Come and see: The Blessed Holy One does not place His abode in any place where male and female are not found together. Blessings are found only in a place where male and female are found, as it is written: segnete sie und hie ihren Namen Mensch (Adam) zur Zeit, da sie geschaffen wurden. It is not written: `He blessed him and called his name Adam. A human being is only called Adam when male and female are as one.
Abraham Abulafia (1240-1291) On Prophecy: Prophecy is a mode of the Intellect. It is the expression of the love of the Lord our God It is well known that those who love prophecy love God and they are beloved of God. Undoubtedly these are called sages and prophets. Observe and realize that the numerical value of the word lovers is the same as that of the word prophecy this stage of prophecy is itself the worship of God in love.
Abraham Abulafia (1240-1291) Know and realize that those who prophesy by virtue of their knowledge of God are beloved of God. Now, my son, you may have misgivings, saying to yourself: When will I ever reach this lofty stage since there are so many hindrances (z.B. physical, economic, exile). But, my son, I swear to you that all these are excuses made by that harsh evil inclination which engages in battle in order to seduce you to die without wisdom, understanding and the knowledge of God so that no portion of the World to Come can be given you.
