A Book Above and a Book Below
100) “And let a book of remembrance be written.” There is a book above, Hochma, and there is a book below, Malchut. […]
The Zohar
Jonah Who Went Down to the Ship
81) Here we only have reliance because a text does not exceed the literal in regard to people’s actions in
In the Work of Creation, He Set Conditions to All of Them
74) “And the Lord said to the fish, and it vomited Jonah up onto the dry land.” When the Creator
Whoever Is of a Generous Heart, Let Him Bring It
52) “Take from among you a donation to the Lord; whoever is of a generous heart, let him bring it
Who Has Ascended into Heaven and Descended?
43) “Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the
The Angel of Death Is among the Women
26) While Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Yosi were engaging in Torah, the day rose. They rose and went before Rabbi
Three Watches
14) Rabbi Elazar and Rabbi Yosi were sitting one night, engaging in Torah before midnight. At that time, the rooster
And God Came unto Balaam
11) When the sun sets and the gates shut, and the night falls and darkens, several regiments come loose from
Remember What Balak Counseled
1) “My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab counseled and what Balaam son of Beor answered him.” Happy
