17. Concerning the Shechina [Divinity]
The Shechina is the place where the Shochen [dweller] is revealed. It is written, “The whole earth is full of His glory,” “There is […]
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16. The Numbered Things of the Tabernacle – 1
“These are the numbered things of the tabernacle, the tabernacle of the testimony.” It is written in Midrash Rabbah, “Why does
15. Ordinances
It is written in Midrash Rabbah, “Another explanation: ‘These are the ordinances.’ Idol-worshippers have judges and Israel have judges, and you
14. Thus You Shall Say to the House of Jacob
“Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob” are the women; tell them the matters in general, for they
13. A Hand on the Throne of the Lord – 1
“And he said, ‘A hand on the throne of the Lord; the Lord has war against Amalek from generation to
12. The Whole World Is Nourished by My Son Hanina – 1
“The whole is nourished by my son Hanina, and Hanina my son suffices himself with 102 carobs [meager food] from
11. The Fear of You and the Dread of You Shall Be upon All the Animals of the Earth – 1
“The fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon all the animals of the earth.” RASHI interprets
10. For He Whom the Lord Loves He Admonishes – 1
“He whom the Lord loves He admonishes.” That is, the Creator sends suffering to those He loves, meaning that they
9. A Hedge for Wisdom – Silence – 1
“A hedge for wisdom – silence.” That is, in order to be rewarded with Hochma [wisdom], one must first correct the Kelim [vessels] so
8. This Is the Path of Torah – 1
“This is the path of Torah: Lead a sorrowful life.” Because he works for the sake of the Creator, the
