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WISDOM OF KABBALAHwithRabbi Sholomo Ben LevyIsraelite Academy

WHATISKABBALAH? Kabbalahderivesfromtheverb לבק meaning“receivedwisdom Aworldofmystery,secrets,andsymbolism TheTorahisbasedonKabbalisticprinciples bi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

WHOCANSTUDYKABBALAH Thosewithawillinghartandopenmind Thosewithsufficientknowledgeandstrongfaith Oncelimitedtothoseovertheageof40Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

HOWDOESONEPRACTICEKABBALAH? Therearemanytechniquesormethods Meditationisthemostcommontechnique MeditationisHebrew is תודובתה Thereare5KabbalisticFormsofMeditationRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

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THE3MEANSBYWHICHTHESEMETHODSCANBEUSED andments”forexample,( B)Emotional[Kavanah],( C)Physical[Motion,breathing]Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

ENTERINGTHEORCHARD fEden nowledge Therearementalandspiritualdangers eredp.24Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

MAKINGOFTHECHARIOT arriesintotheupperworlds.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

MAPPINGTHETREEOFLIFE Thereare10Worldsknownassephirot Togethertheyarecalledthe“EtzChaim” YoumustmemorizetheminorderRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

THE TREE OF LIFETen Worlds (sefirot)Thirty-two pathsRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

SEFIROT AND DIVINE NAMESRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

SEFIROT IN EVERYTHINGRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

SEFIROT IN EVERYTHINGRabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

KETER (CROWN) כתר This represents the divine well. All the worlds beginhere. It is the source of pleasure, which is thereason why God created the world. this pleasure orlight flows from one world to the next taking differentforms until it reaches Malkot, where the processreverses upward. The name associated with thisword is "I will be what I will be.”Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

CHOCHMAH (WISDOM) חכמה This world is associated with the beginning ofintellect or intuition. It is represented on the rightside, which is the male side called Abba. The leftside is the feminine called Imah. The name of Godassociated with this world is Yah. The patriarch KingSolomon is connected to this world as well.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

BINAH(UNDERSTANDING) בינה This world consists of logic, reason, and the ability to createor Build. As the feminine it is often represented asinteracting with Chocmah and being the source from whichthe laurels are created. Some people compare the interaction as that of the rightbrain and left brain. The name of God associated with Binah is Hashen הוהי . The matriarch Leah is associated with Binah.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

DA'AT That means knowledge. Call it is not one of the tenspheres. However, some charts represent Da'atbelow Keter and above Teferet. We prefer the chartdeveloped by the Ari. However, you should beaware of this sphere if you see it. In fact, it is theone that I have on our website.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

CHEESED (LOVE) דסח On the tree of life this fear is located on the right arm. Itindicates that our primary actions should be ones of love. Although this file represents love, it is associated with emotionrather than with knowledge or wisdom. Therefore it must betempered by the other spheres. The name of God associated with Chessed is El לא The patriarch is Abraham.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

GEVURAH (POWER) הרובג This fear is associated with judgment, justice, and control. Itcan also imply fear or restraint. Each fear has desirable qualities. The key is applying themin the right balance. Chessed and Gevurah balance eachother. The name of God associated with Gevurah is םיהלא The patriarch is Isaac.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

TEFERET (BEAUTY /HARMONY) תפראת Not only is this fear perfectly balanced between right andleft it is also in the center of up and down. On the tree oflife and represents the heart in equilibrium. The divine name associated with Teferet is Hashem הוהי (just like Binah) though when pronounced in the case ינדא is used. The Patriarch is Jacob or Israel.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

NETZACH (VICTORY/ETERNITY) נצח The qualities of this fear are persistence and the abilityto overcome obstacles. It also implies Patience andConsistency. The divine name that goes with this fear is הוהי תואבצ The patriarch out associated with this fear is Moses.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

HOD (SPLENDOR) הוד This sphere contains many of the same qualities as itsopposite Netzach, but since it is on the left, those qualities aredirected inward instead of outward. These terms and analogiesI'm not perfect expressions. The lower seven worlds are each associated with a day of theweek. Hod is Friday. The joining or marriage begins with thestart of the Sabbath. Hence, many Kabbalist believe this thisthe best time for conception. The divine name associated with this fear is םיהלא תואבצ . The patriarch associated with this fear is Aaron.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

YESOD (FOUNDATION/CONNECTION) יסוד This fear is considered to be the foundation of the tree oflife and the connection to the lowest world in bothdirections. On man it is represented by the genitalsbecause of his ability to connect and on. It is the bridge.It is on the center Path. The divine name associated with this sphere is ידש . The patriarch associated with this world is Joseph.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

MALCHUT (KINGDOM ) מלכות In a sense, this world is the culmination of the other spheres.Although it is the lowest, it is also the last receptacle. It is centeredon the tree of life. And it represents the feminine or opposit ofYesod, which means that it has creative or reproductivepossibilities. From Machut the physical world emerges. The divine name associated with this world is Shechinah or Adoni. The patriarch associated with this world is David. This is just a basic description of the tree of life. Closerexamination will reveal that there are many patterns, connections,combinations and paths. We will study some of these in greaterdepth. As you go deeper into the tree of life through prayer andmeditation, it reveals itself to you with increasing clarity.(continue next slide)Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

MALCHUT (KINGDOM ) מלכות The Kabbalist teach that with in each sphere the entiretree of life is re-created. The tree of life is a complete system. No one part canbe known or used without the others. One goal of Kabbalah is to apply each situation in life toits proper place. It is a higher level of awareness as towhich worlds are in balance and which qualities areneeded to repair the tree. Try to think of situations or examples with each of thesefears would be necessary in your life.Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, “The Wisdom of the Kabbalah”Israelite Academy

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Rabbi Sholomo Ben Levy, "The Wisdom of the Kabbalah" Israelite Academy CHOCHMAH (WISDOM) המכח This world is associated with the beginning of intellect or intuition. It is represented on the right side, which is the male side called Abba. The left side is the feminine called Imah. The name of God associated with this world is Yah.