Toras Ramchal

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 10

2011-04-21T19:15:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 152 (continued) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 9

2011-04-21T19:12:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 152 (continued) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 8

2011-02-01T18:05:00.001-05:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraphs 150 (middle) - 152 (beginning) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 7

2011-02-01T18:02:00.001-05:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraphs 146 (middle) - 150 (middle) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 6

2010-12-12T18:06:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 142 (conc.) 146 (middle) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 5

2010-09-17T09:27:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 142 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 4

2010-09-17T09:24:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 142 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 3

2010-09-17T09:11:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 138 (end)- 141 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 2

2010-08-08T17:25:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 136 - 138 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 4, Ch. 1

2010-07-04T18:48:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 134 - 135 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 22

2010-07-04T18:42:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 132 - 133 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 21

2010-06-22T17:53:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 130 (cont.) - 131 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 20

2010-05-17T10:03:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 130 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 19

2010-05-17T09:56:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 128 -- 129 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 18

2010-05-03T17:26:00.000-04:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraph 128 -- 129 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 17

2010-04-25T09:24:00.001-04:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraph 126 (end) -- 127 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 16

2010-04-20T09:32:00.000-04:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraph 126 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 15

2010-03-14T16:14:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 126 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 14

2010-03-07T13:56:00.001-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 126 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 13

2010-02-21T08:50:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 126 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 12

2010-02-14T16:31:00.001-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 124 (concl.) - 125 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 11

2010-02-07T14:03:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 124 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 10

2010-01-24T08:40:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 124 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 9

2010-01-17T15:07:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 122 - 124 (beginning) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 8

2010-01-10T11:15:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 118 [end] - 121 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 7

2009-12-31T18:06:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 118 [cont.] this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 6

2009-12-23T15:05:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 118 [beg.] this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 5

2009-12-06T16:45:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 116 [cont.] - 117this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 4

2009-12-01T14:49:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 116 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 3

2009-11-22T09:35:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 102 - 115 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 2

2009-11-08T15:09:00.001-05:00

The text to Da’at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We’ll be referring to paragraphs 98 - 102 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

(c) 2009 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence” and “Ramchal”

Da'at Tevunot Section 3, Ch. 1

2009-11-01T09:05:00.001-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 96 - 97 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 11

2009-10-25T12:58:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 88 (cont.) - 95 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 10

2009-09-21T09:49:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 87- 88 (beg.)this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 9

2009-09-21T09:40:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 85-86
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 8

2009-09-06T10:47:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 82-84
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 7

2009-08-30T11:28:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 80 (continued) -81
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 6

2009-08-30T11:16:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 80 (beginning)
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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AT LONG LAST! Rabbi Feldman's translation of Maimonides' "Eight Chapters" is available here at a discount.

You can still purchase a copy of Rabbi Feldman's translation of "The Gates of Repentance" here at a discount as well.

Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 5

2009-08-04T08:15:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 76-79 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Yaakov Feldman has also translated and commented upon "The Path of the Just" and "The Duties of the Heart" (Jason Aronson Publishers).

Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 4

2009-07-19T13:27:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 72 (continued) - 75 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 3

2009-07-13T08:15:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 71-72 (beginning)
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 2

2009-07-05T13:55:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 69-70
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 2, Ch. 1

2009-06-28T15:30:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 59-68
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Section Two

2009-06-28T13:44:00.000-04:00

We're about to begin Section Two of Da'at Tevunot.

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 19

2009-05-24T11:49:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 58
this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 18

2009-05-17T15:33:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 56 (cont.)-57 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 17

2009-05-07T17:20:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 54-56 (beg.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 16

2009-05-01T05:54:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 51- 53 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 15

2009-03-30T08:58:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 48 (cont.) - 50 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 14

2009-03-19T17:45:00.001-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 48 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 13

2009-03-15T14:24:00.002-04:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 46 (end)-47 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 12

2009-02-26T11:50:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 44 (end)-46 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 11

2009-02-13T13:09:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 43-44 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 10

2009-01-29T18:23:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 40 (end) - 42 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 9

2009-01-22T16:02:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 40 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 8

2009-01-18T09:02:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 40 (cont.) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 7

2009-01-11T09:26:00.002-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 38-40 (beg.) this time.

(As of now the page reads Ch. 6 instead of Ch. 7; that will hopefully be fixed soon.)

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 6

2009-01-04T14:01:00.006-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs ¶’s 36 (cont.) -37 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 5

2008-12-18T11:56:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 35-36 (beginning) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 4

2008-12-11T09:16:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraph 35 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 3

2008-11-27T17:42:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 32-34 (beginning) this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 2

2008-11-20T08:47:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 20-31 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Da'at Tevunot Section 1, Ch. 1

2008-11-13T18:16:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 12-19 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Ramchal’s Introduction

2008-11-06T08:14:00.003-05:00

The text to Da'at Tevunot can be accessed here.

We'll be referring to paragraphs 1-11 this time.

And the class itself can be found here.

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled "Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"

Prologue

2008-10-29T17:24:00.003-04:00

The Prologue will be found here .

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Da'at Tevunot Revisited

2008-10-26T08:50:00.004-04:00

I'm happy to say that I'll be redoing my adaptation of Ramchal's Da'at Tevunot (which I've removed from this site) for my long-running Ramchal series at Project Genesis.

The classes will run about every week or two, and one could either subscribe to the series by sending a blank email to subscribe-ramchal@torah.org or by following the link here.

What I'll do here, though, is link to where the text can be found and list the paragraphs we'll be referring to.

We'll be beginning this week, please G-d.

Thanks for stopping by again.

"The Great Redemption" (77)

2006-07-13T11:56:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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77.

I’ll now divulge another principle with which I’ll end my discourse. It’s about the statement, “I will betroth you to me forever; I will betroth you to me in righteousness, in judgment, and in mercy; and I will betroth you to me in faith” (Hosea 2:21). The three instances of “I will betroth you to me” correspond to the three Patriarchs. Allow me to now explain the significance of this.

They’re secret lies in the mystery of the three (basic) colors of the rainbow that will shine brightly, which is alluded to by (the verse), “I will recall My covenant with Jacob, and likewise My covenant with Isaac, and I will likewise recall My covenant with Abraham” (Leviticus 26:42). The point is as follows. (Full universal, Divine) governance will be achieved by the Shechina, and it will come about through the secret import of the Patriarchs who represent (the Luminaries known as) Kindness, Judgment, and Mercy. The merging of the Shechina (with those three higher Luminaries) is to be termed “Shabbat”, since she (i.e., both the Shabbat and the Shechina) is an only “daughter” (i.e., the only feminine offspring of the entire Sephira amalgam), and she’ll be merged with the Patriarchs. That's alluded to by the letter “shin” (i.e., the four-pronged shin found on one side of tephillin in contradistinction to the usual three-pronged one found there and everywhere else).

The emanation of light will be comprehensive when that comes about, thanks to the great illumination that will occur. For the Shechina will be very strong, she'll exhibit a lot of glory, and (there'll be) great joy (in the world then,) the likes of which had never yet been experienced.

It’s written about that time that “flowers ( -- in the plural --will then) appear on the earth” (Song of Songs 2:12), which alludes to the three Patriarchs, as I indicated. For it’s (only) in conjunction with them that the Shechina will merge together and govern all of creation; for as long as she’s not merged with them, her governance is incomplete. So they’ll indeed be merged with her at that time, with a great deal of light, since as I said, she’ll shine then, and “the time of the singing bird (will have) come” (Song of Songs 2:12).

But know that among the three Patriarchs, Jacob is the strongest, since he’s the Husband of Knesset Yisrael, but the two others will join with him, which is why it’s said “the voice of the turtledove (-- in the singular --will be) heard in our land”, since he (i.e., Jacob) is the strongest one, as I said.

I have thus explained the whole matter of the redemption to you outright according to the order of the emendations that will come about to complete the success of the Jewish Nation, as well as the emendation of the entire world (which will come about) through the emendation of the Divine Luminaries.

May it be G-d’s will that this come about speedily and in our days, Amen!

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (76)

2006-07-12T11:56:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

76.

I’ll now explain a very great mystery for you that’s based on the verse, “It will come to pass in that day that the great shofar will blow, and those who were lost in the land of Assyria will come (back), as well as the outcasts from the land of Egypt; and they’ll worship G-d on the holy mountain in Jerusalem” (Isaiah 27:13). This touches upon a very deep mystery.

Know, that what happened in Egypt will happen in the future redemption. (Now, as is known,) the splitting of the Red Sea happened at the end of the redemption from Egypt, and it was said in conjunction with it, “Why cry out to me?” (Exodus 14:15). (It’s important to know that) it has already been said (in connection with that) that “It all depends on (the great and abstruse Luminary known as) Atika” (Zohar, Beshalach). I’ll explain this mystery to you now which is so great.

Know, that while the taking hold of the husk and its suckling occurs down below, its strength derives from behind Binah. But understand that the original kings of Edom (likewise) came from Binah, so they strengthen themselves down below from there in order to maintain themselves. Understand as well that Judgments are stirred up from Binah, and it’s from there that those Judgments are strengthened down below, while from that point and upward everything is absolute mercy.

Now, when the Jewish Nation left Egypt it was with (the help of) the might of the Luminaries, whose abundant light the husk couldn’t endure. But it stiffened its neck once again afterwards and wanted to attach itself (unto them). In fact, it wanted to get stronger yet than it had first been, seen it had already come loose from it once before.

But Atika was stirred up, it was revealed below, and it split the upper sea before the husk. When the sea, which is Binah, was split, the husk was cut off because it could no longer retain the power it originally had from the place I’d cited, so it was cut off and destroyed.

This will happen again in the future, when the other nations once again stand firm against G-d and His Moshiach; for he will sound a great shofar, which is Binah. Why isn’t this shofar blowing mentioned? Because it will be so miraculous that it’s name isn’t (allowed to be) mentioned.

And all the power of the husk will be utterly destroyed (then). That’s why it’s said of that time, “say to the prisoners, Go forth; (and) to those who are in darkness, Show yourselves” (Isaiah 49:9). Since they won’t have the power to resist the Jewish Nation that they’d once had.

As you already know, Assyria and Egypt are the two principle husks. So when the oppressed are to be released from their control, they’ll come to the Holy Mountain in Jerusalem and prostrate themselves (as is alluded to above). I’ve thus explained a very great mystery to you.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (75)

2006-07-12T10:48:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

75.

It’s written of the Moshichim that “the wise will shine like the radiance of the sky” (Daniel 12:3). That (actually) refers to both Moshichim, who embody the mystery of Netzach and Hod. And (the phrase) “those who turn the masses righteous (will shine) like the stars forever” (Ibid.) refers to those great leaders who rise up to shepherd the Jewish Nation in the absence of the Moshichim, who will be like the stars that derive their light from the sun.

Now as it’s known, the Shechina itself will surround the Moshichim and encompass them. This mystery is explained by the verse, “The moon will be confounded and the sun ashamed, when the L-rd of Hosts reigns in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and for His elders there will be honor” (Isaiah 24:23). The “elders” (referred to) are the ones who acquired wisdom (i.e., Chochma) -- in keeping with the mystery of (the verse) “G-d’s spirit will rest upon him” (Isaiah 11:2), which alludes to the light of hidden Chochma -- as well as other elders, because of Yechida itself, which is so.

At all other times the Shechina was engarbed within the sages of the generations, from where it shone upon the Jewish Nation, including Moses. But the light will (eventually) break through and emerge with a great deal of strength.

It’s written of the Moshichim, “your teacher won’t be hidden behind his garments any more” (Isaiah 30:20), because the Shechina herself will dwell not only around the Moshichim but within them as well, and the Jewish Nation will openly delight in her gleam.

In truth, Moses will also enjoy this level along with the Moshichim, and even more. This was explained elsewhere in connection with the mystery of (the verse) “No prophet like Moses ... has arisen in Israel” (Deuteronomy 34:10). That’s why the Jewish Nation will so delight in the light of the Shechina and why “the earth will be full of the knowledge of G-d” (Isaiah 11:9).

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

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"The Great Redemption" (74)

2006-07-10T11:52:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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74.

I still have to explain a certain mystery which is a very great principle alluded to in the verse, “And (He) said to me, You are My servant, Israel, in whom I’ll be glorified” (Isaiah 49:3). Shouldn’t He have called them “my son”? And we know that this verse is referring to the Moshiach, about whom it’s said elsewhere “G-d said to me, You are my son” (Psalms 2:7).

The truth of the matter is that the greatest emendation to come about in the days of the Moshiach -- may he come speedily and in our day! -- will be the emendation of the body, which is aside from the emendation of the soul. This is a very important principle, since much of the world’s emendation depends on it. For the body had been corrupted by Adam’s sin, and all the other losses followed in its wake. But since these things are known to those who know the truth, and inasmuch as I spoke about it a lot elsewhere, I won’t delve into it at length here. In any event, everything will have to return to its original emended state, and that’s a very important principle.

(The expression used in the above cited verse,) “you are my son” refers to the soul. (In contradistinction,) it’s said of the body that is already emended, “You are My servant”; and it’s said of the Jewish Nation that had likewise been emended, “You are My servant, Israel, in whom I’ll be glorified”. For in truth the holy Tipheret will grow more so in the body than in the soul. After all, wasn’t the soul sent to this world to emend the body which stands on its lowest level, as is known? So, when the body is emended it will be said, “all flesh will see it together” (Isaiah 40:5), for it will glow like the radiance Moses’s face (see Exodus 34:29).

But know that the radiance of Moses’ face shone from the hidden light that was granted him. Know as well that that light had been sequestered in the High Chessed that had become very mighty, of which nothing had been revealed down below other than the sun that shines, which is on the level of Tipheret. But since its light isn’t as pure as that of Chessed, since the power of Gevurah had been mixed in with it, this light was sequestered up above.

The truth is, it derives from the union of Tzaddik and Tzeddek (i.e., Yesod and Malchut). And since he’d ascended up above and stood at the place of Tipheret itself, Moses thus received light from a higher point than it, and the skin of his face thus shone. As our sages put it, his light “derived from the extra drops of ink from the pen” (Shemot Rabbah 47). Tthe “pen” (referred to here) is actually the Tzaddik written about in books, and the writing that is to be done (about him) will come about by means of this light, and that’s why Moses derived radiance from there.

This hidden light will be revealed in the days to come, when there’ll no longer be a husk or evildoers. And thus it’s written, “Arise, shine; for your light has come” (Isaiah 60:1). This light will come to the Jewish Nation (then), and their bodies will become pure thanks to it.

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"The Great Redemption" (73)

2006-07-09T14:00:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

73.

I’m now going to inform you of one of the mysteries about the Moshiach which will provide the background behind many things. It’s written, “Your father and your mother will be glad, and she who bore you will rejoice” (Proverbs 23:25). But this seems redundant -- the verse had already said “your mother”, so why would it have to speak of “she who bore you”? But (in order to understand the reason for this) you'd need to recall the fact that the Moshiach is the Yechidah, as you’d heard several times before.

(But first this.) Now, since the Holy Temple had been destroyed it’s said of the Moshiach that “he was wounded because of our transgressions, he was bruised because of our iniquities” (Isaiah 53:5). (Yet we know that) he’d only left the Shechina for the amount of time (he needed) to do (certain) things Up Above and that the rest of the time he’d invariably be with her at the Gate of Rome, with those who suffer from diseases (Sanhedrin 98A) (-- so how could he be depicted as having expereinced something apart from the Shechina?).

I’ll now explain to you the very great mystery contained here (before I explicate the redundancy referred to above). The Shechina is referred to as “a woman who fears G-d (who) should be praised” (Proverbs 31:30), as she’s a “woman of valor” (Ibid. 31:10) and (she acts as) a “wall” (i.e., a shielding barrier) for the King, in keeping with the mystery of the statement “I am a wall” (Song of Songs 8:10).

She took it upon herself to act as an atonement for the sins of the Jewish Nation and as a cleansing of their blemishes (at that point), because they’d brought about a blemish Up Above (as well), and so the husk couldn’t destroy the world. She wanted to bear this on her own so as to atone for her children, whom are her praise and admiration, and (the object of) her undying love.

(Meanwhile,) the Moshiach had *also* taken the tribulations of the Jewish Nation upon himself, for (he knew that) they couldn’t exist otherwise. And so (we find that) the Moshiach and the Shechina invariably stood together and were never separate, as you’d (already) heard.

Now, once the Moshiach will be revealed -- may that about come speedily and in our day! -- he’ll return to his “Mother”, and many Luminaries will be stirred to grant him and the Shechina as well great crowns then. In truth, the Luminaries will first be granted to the King who’ll then give them to the Shechina, which is why it’s said (above that both) “your father and your mother will be glad”. But when the Moshiach leaves to go where he has to be, the Shechina will become greater and greater, and that is alluded to (by the expression), “I have borne you today” (Psalms 2:7).

The Moshiach will need to be granted even more crowns (then,) which will (have to) be much more illustrious than the earlier ones. (Once that happens) there’ll be a lot of happiness where he does, since he was born there. That's why it’s said (above), “your father and your mother will be glad”. The Shechina had originally rejoiced together with the Father, when she acted as the Mother at the time of relations and conception, and it thus says (of her), “she who bore you will rejoice” because she gave birth to him.

Now, someone who’d give birth to someone so beloved to the King (as that) would (naturally only) grow in stature and be more beloved (to Him). So when the Moshiach will go out into the world to do what he has to do the crowns that had come to him will be renewed, and both he and the Jewish Nation with him will grow strong enough to rule over the other side, to remove it from its source, and to rejoice in the tranquility that will come about in his wake.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

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"The Great Redemption" (72)

2006-07-04T15:31:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

72.

I’ll now inform you about another mystery. It was written (at a certain juncture in the course of the Egyptian exile) that “G-d looked upon the people of Israel, and G-d knew” (Exodus 2:25). The point is as follows.

It was said of G-d in the course of the exile (by others that) “their G-d (must be) asleep” and it was asked, “Why do You stand so far away, G-d? Will You hide Yourself in times of trouble” (Psalms 10:1), because He’s hidden (from us) which makes it seem as if He doesn’t see or observe (us). In fact, that’s what strengthens the husks become strong. But (as we’ll see,) the redemption will start as soon as He’s stirred to look (down upon us). That’s why immediately afterwards it’s said that G-d “looked ... and ... knew”.

In truth, until that point the idea (to redeem the Jewish Nation) was in (G-d’s) mind, but it then came to be uttered, after which the redemption was then ordered (to come about). And the same will be true of the future redemption. For as it’s said (it won’t come about) “until G-d peers down and looks from Heaven” (Lamentations 3:50). But understand the implications of the word “Heaven”, since it alludes to a lot.

In fact, G-d’s in Heaven throughout the course of the exile, for He’d ascended (there ... ) to the place about which it’s said “You are a G-d who hides” (Isaiah 45:15). Thus, He needs to return to His place in Heaven, and it's from there that He’ll look down and peer. That’s why it’s said (that the redemption won’t begin) “until G-d peers down and looks from Heaven” (specifically).

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"The Great Redemption" (71)

2006-07-03T13:29:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

71.

Let me explain more about this important matter. Understand that the other side is only suckled by the end-point of Malchut, which touches on the mystery of “her impurity was in her skirts; she gave no thought to the end (i.e., consequences” (Lamentations 1:9). In fact, the sages said of this, “don’t do good to evil, and no evil will befall you” (Bereshit Rabbah 22). For the husk grows stronger through the power it derives from these corners (i.e., end-points of Malchut), and it then tries to rebel against its mistress in all arrogance and haughtiness.

It’s said of the days to come (that we’re to) “take hold of the corners of the earth so that the wicked might be shaken out” (Job 38:13). For the other side will no longer become stronger then through those corners and breach its boundaries, in keeping with the mystery of “the stream would have passed over our soul” (Psalms 124:4).

For the other side was given boundaries but it became full and high-hearted enough to breach those boundary and rebel. But it won’t suckle (any longer) from those corners in the days to come, as I said, and won’t be able to gather enough strength to breach its boundary, and it will be swallowed up. Thus it’s said, “I’ll remove evil beasts from the land” (Leviticus 26:6).

Its shadow and (dark) strength will be taken away first, since it drew its strength from “the corners of the earth”, as I said. And “the sword will not pass through your land” (Leviticus 26:6) as a consequence. Then once the other side is weakened so that it can no longer suckle, revenge will be taken upon it.

I’ll now tell you how much angrier G-d will be with idol worshippers and the judgments He’ll render against them (then). That’s explained by the verse, “G-d preserves the faithful and plentifully repays those who act arrogantly” (Psalms 31:24). Understand that the “faithful” here are the Shechina -- who’s termed “faithful” -- and the Jewish Nation who are faithful to their King. G-d, the Holy King, who protected them in exile.

It’s written, “though I will cleanse, I will not cleanse their bloodshed; and G-d will dwell in Zion” (Joel 4:21). This touches upon a great mystery. For in truth, until that blood is cleansed from the idol worshippers by their receiving a wealth of goodness, they won’t be a conjoining above. But once they’re in fact cleansed they’ll be utterly destroyed, and the conjoining I’d mentioned won't be deterred by anything.

Now you see how everything depends on the cutting off of the husk.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

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"The Great Redemption" (70)

2006-07-02T11:26:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

70.

When the prophet perceived the great joy that the Jewish Nation will enjoy then he said, “I will greatly rejoice in G-d, my soul will be joyful in my G-d, for He has clothed me with the garments of redemption, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom bedecks himself with a garland and a bride adorns herself with her jewels” (Isaiah 61:10). Come see some of the very exalted mysteries (contained) in this verse.

Know that the Shechina manifests two sorts of emanations. One is a part of herself and is used to emend her own groupings and lights, about which it’s said “I will greatly rejoice in G-d”. And recall that I’d already explained that joy (sasson) refers to Yesod, and that the phrase “greatly rejoice” -- sos asis -- refers to the ongoing emanation (that will come about), emanation after emanation, blessing after blessing.

The other sort of emanation (that the Shechina manifests) will come about for the sake of all her hosts, and especially for the Jewish Nation who are the children of G-d and the Shechina. “My soul will be joyful in my G-d” refers to this, and being “joyful” refers to the Tzaddik as well.

But because the righteous are the fathers of the Jewish Nation, all decrees and enactments must emanate from them, as is alluded to in the verse “The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice” (Proverbs 23:24). That's why it’s written, “my soul will be joyful in my G-d” as well as “for He has clothed me with the garments of redemption”. For the secret import (of that lies in) the fact that garments cover the body, and all garments are external and derived from Gevurah, since Chessed is related to the inside.

Now, the garments worn in exile are dark and pitch black, in keeping with the mystery of the husk that overcovers the kernel, and as a result the light is withdrawn and doesn’t illuminate. In the course of the redemption, though, garments will be (the) “garments of redemption” (referred to above). Gevurah is also termed that, and Binah as well, since they’re on the left side.

In truth, these garments will all emanate from it and everything will be “covered ... with the robe of righteousness”, referring to the precious and illustrious mantle that will be granted her by the King. That mantle is termed “the robe of righteousness” because it was given to her when they were joined together, since righteousness is the Highest (form of) union. And it's said “as a bridegroom bedecks himself with a garland” to allude to the great and constant renewal of lights.

Now, it says “as a bridegroom bedecks himself with a garland and a bride adorns herself with her jewels” because it had already said “I will greatly rejoice in G-d” which refers to the King mentioned above; and it says “(as) a bride adorns herself with her jewels” to refer to the Shechina herself.

It also says “as a bridegroom bedecks himself with a garland” because he’ll be continually crowned with new crowns from up above, and “(as) a bride adorns herself with her jewels” because she’ll be adorned in jewels from down below.

And all of this will come about as a consequence of the separation of the husk and its being cut off forever. This is (contained in) the mystery of the verse cited earlier on that, “I will remove evil beasts from the land” (Leviticus 26:6).

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

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"The Great Redemption" (69)

2006-06-28T06:01:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

69.

You’ll now come to apprehend the point I’d begun before about how everything is joined with everything else. (It comes to this.) The dimming of the light of the Luminaries allowed the other side to grow stronger, and when it did that, the light of holiness was shut off very much more so than before.

Nonetheless, the Luminaries will be as strong as they’d been before once the redemption comes about, and they’ll crush the husks in their path. This then explains the verse I’d cited before, “They’ll achieve (yaseigu, without the final *nun*) joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee” (Isaiah 35:10).

But when the husks will be swallowed up, in (keeping with) the mystery of “He will swallow up death forever” (Isaiah 25:8), there'll be nothing to hold goodness back. The Luminaries will once again irradiate revelation upon revelation, light after light, and the light will be very great and intense. It’s about that which the verse says “they’ll achieve (yaseigun, *with* the final nun) joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee” (Isaiah 51:11). For “sorrow and sighing” would have already fled, so they’d have “achieved joy and gladness”.

Now, this refers to the second revelation (spoken of above), which will remain (in effect) forever. And it’s here where the elongated final nun is used, since this is the time when the union will be established forever, and when Keter, which is the fiftieth gate (of understanding), is to be revealed.

Why will it be revealed (then)? Because the emendation of the high and exalted Keter that is at the head of all of Atzilut would have already come about. As it’s said, “G-’s spirit will rest upon him -- the spirit of Chochma and Binah” (Isaiah 11:2).

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"The Great Redemption" (68)

2006-06-26T10:34:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

68.

Let’s return now to the subject at hand of how even tribulation comes (to you) from Yesod to Malchut, which is alluded to by the verse “just as G-d rejoiced over you to do you good” (Deuteronomy 28:63).

Now, observe that “rejoiced” (*sasson*) which is derived from Yesod has 2 (Hebrew letters) *shin*s that are comprised of 3 (Hebrew letter) vav’s each, (the 6 of) which represent Chessed, Gevurah, Tipheret, Netzach, and Hod, all 6 of which are contained in (i.e., enter into) Yesod itself. And (observe also) that all join together to form a single vav (which has the numerical value of 6). Male and Female (i.e., Yesod and Malchut) then (join together) to form a long (letter) nun, as is known. Recall that sasson is derived from Yesod as I indicated, and that happiness (simcha) is derived from Malchut.

Now, it’s written about the exile period, “Why do You stand so far away, G-d? Why do You hide yourself in times of distress” (Psalms 10:1). (That’s so) because even though G-d is always (actually) close to the Jewish Nation, He (oftentimes) appears to be far away, which is why He’s termed “a G-d who hides” (Isaiah 45:15). But let me tell you why (after the following).

It says, “My soul will weep in secret because of your arrogance” (Jeremiah 13:17) because G-d hides from the arrogance of the husks. How? Because the Jewish Nation’s sins weaken the Luminaries, the husk in its audacity was able to arrogantly attach onto a place not its own, hence it’s said “because of your arrogance”. The truth of the matter is, though, that the husk is only that audacious when the Luminaries conceal their strength as a consequence of the sins of the Jewish Nation, as I’d said.

But when they become stronger in their illuminations, the husk hasn’t the ability to look them in the face, so it turns away. Holiness then sends most of its severe Gevurah and strong Judgment (against it) and thus subjugates it. It’s said of this mystery, “I’ll make all your enemies turn the back of their necks to you” (Exodus 23:27).

But since all these Celestial Luminaries that can’t be perceived as of now will be revealed in the redemption, it’s thus written, “They’ll achieve joy (*sasson*) and gladness (*simcha*)” (Isaiah 35:10) and that “sorrow (yagon, with the long final-letter nun alluded to above) and sighing will flee” (Ibid.), because they won’t be able to endure, and G-d will take His revenge upon them.

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"The Great Redemption" (67)

2006-06-25T11:43:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
_____________________________________________

67.

I’ll now return to the idea I was speaking about earlier that everything that happens in the world is a consequence of either the side of holiness overpowering the side of impurity, or the reverse. (My point now is that) once the husk will be removed in the days to come, all the luminaries will be shine very brightly. I wont expand upon this (now, though,) since I’d already explained these things well elsewhere.

I’ll now explain two verses from Isaiah that speak to the same issue with very little (apparent) difference between them (that help explain). In fact, they both incorporate a very great mystery. The first is “G-d’s redeemed will return and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads. They’ll achieve joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee” (Isaiah 35:10); and the other is “G-d’s redeemed will return and come with singing to Zion. Everlasting joy will be upon their head; they’ll achieve joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee” (Isaiah 51:11).

The only difference between the two is that one says “They’ll achieve” yaseigu, without the final Hebrew letter nun “joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee” while the other one reads “they’ll achieve” yaseigun, with the final Hebrew letter nun “joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee”. In truth there’s a good reason for the difference.

(But in order to understand this) you need to know that all gladness (sasson) is derived from Yesod. It’s written “And it will come to pass that just as G-d rejoiced (sass) over you to do you good and to multiply you, so too will G-d rejoice over you to destroy you and to bring you to nothing” (Deuteronomy 28:63), and this involves a great secret.

None of the reproaches and tribulations that have come upon the Jewish Nation in exile came from the husk so as to thus destroy them, G-d forbid. They came from G-d (Himself), and as it’s written, “G-d your L-rd has chastened you as a man chastens his son” (Deuteronomy 8:5). For just as goodness passes from Yesod to Malchut so as to give to the Jewish Nation, tribulations do too, for there’s nothing in the world that doesn’t emanate from this couple. Thus even when they were in exile the Jewish Nation was never uprooted from its source, and they have no Shepherd other than G-d and His Shechina.

It’s thus said of this mystery, “and yet for all that, when they’re in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away nor will I loathe them (enough) to destroy them utterly and to break My covenant with them” (Leviticus 26:44). Now, understand this verse well and you’ll see great mysteries (revealed).

Know that the Jewish Nation can never be uprooted, G-d forbid. For they derive from the Source of holiness. And while evil does indeed attach itself onto them because of their sins, it will never do so to the degree where they'd all descend into evil and deserve to be termed “base”, as (is implied) in the secret (import) of “men will call them ‘base silver’ because G-d has rejected them” (Jeremiah 6:30).

Were that not so, they’d be cast from their Source and uprooted from holiness. But in truth that will never happen; their root is permanent for everything is conjoined. And it would be impossible to cast out the Jewish Nation without casting out the Source, G-d forbid (which is impossible). Thus it’s written “I will not ... break my covenant with them” (Leviticus 26:44). For were they to be cast out, G-d forbid, the covenant -- the Shechina itself -- would be, G-d forbid.

The statement that “I will not cast them away ... (enough) to destroy them utterly” (Leviticus 26:44) also incorporates a great mystery (touching upon the following). Understand that even if the husk would indeed chase after and take hold of the Jewish Nation because of their sins, it would never take hold of them in fact, for the King wouldn’t hand it over. Thus it’s said, “How could one man chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, were it not for the fact that their Rock had sold them, and G-d had shut them up” (Deuteronomy 32:30). Hence, the enemies of the Jewish Nation only did what they did because G-d handed them over to them. But He only did that to a point and not enough to destroy them.

For as it concludes, “... because I am G-d their L-rd” (Leviticus 26:44) -- G-d Almighty and His Shechina govern them at all times, even in exile. Understand this well.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

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"The Great Redemption" (66)

2006-06-21T11:46:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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66.

Thus you find that the emendation of all of creation hinges on the cutting off of the husks. After all, don’t they darken the light of peace upon which hinges all the tranquility of the world? (Thus,) when they leave the world, the world itself will experience only peace and tranquility. This goodness, which is the highest degree of consolation we (can) seek, (will manifest itself in such a way) that the world will be emended in great perfection, (and it will reach the point) when “no one will frighten you” (Leviticus 26:6).

You need to know that everything has boundaries from which it never deviates. The (Divine) emanation descends within boundaries as well which are appropriate to those below receiving it, which they couldn’t bear if it were greater.

But because all the husk wants to do is to hold back the good, it bolsters itself so as to shut off the light and (have it) breach its boundaries. In fact, it’s written about this, “cursed be he who breaches his neighbor’s boundary” (Deuteronomy 27:17). For anyone who breaches a boundary strengthens the husk and narrows the pathways of emanation. That’s why Solomon warned us so vehemently not to “breach the ancient boundaries that your fathers set” (Proverbs 22:28), the boundaries about which it’s written “don’t breach your neighbor’s boundaries ... of antiquity” (Deuteronomy 19:14).

For boundaries are important, and creation couldn’t exist without them. So don’t allow your sins to breach this boundary again and to dilute it further, since that only lessens the emanation and the power of holiness and of the Jewish Nation.

But in the end of days, when everything will return to a great (state of) emendation, those breaches will be undone and the boundaries themselves will be widened. In fact, they’ll be wider yet than they’d been originally. As it’s said, “widen the place of your tent and let them stretch out the curtains of your habitations; don’t refrain” (Isaiah 54:2). But let me explain this to you.

Isn’t it so that a thing’s boundary is defined by that thing's grouping and its level of importance? Nonetheless, since everything will ascend high above its current grouping and be more important as a consequence, its boundary will likewise widen. And thus it’s said, “they’ll inherit a double portion of their land” (Isaiah 61:7). And though the land of Tzvi had been foreshortened, it will expand outward to its original size -- in fact, it will be wider than it had been at first. And that's what’s being referred to by the term “a double portion”. And once that’s so, then all boundaries will broaden, and there’ll be little difference between one grouping and another.

In truth, this is one of the functions of (the aforementioned) peace, since boundaries are derived from the capacity of Gevurah. So when this peace becomes very strong, Chessed will overpower Gevurah, and all the Luminaries will draw very much closer to each other, since their abilities to draw close and unite would have become stronger. That will be true of those receiving from them -- the troops and all the hosts in their watch -- as well (that is, they too will draw close). So, “the plowman will overtake the reaper” (Amos 9:13), because each capacity will draw close to the next, and there won’t be so much of a need for boundaries, for all the Luminaries will have drawn close and nothing will draw them apart.

Thus all the Luminaries will accomplish their tasks nearly all at once, but that won’t be considered a (chaotic) admixture (of this and that). Since the capacity of peace would have become strong and joined everything into a single unit. And so the Luminaries will work as one, and the (earthly and heavenly) receivers will receive as one and accomplish their tasks one after the other with barely a pause.

Understand this well, because it’s a very deep mystery.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (65)

2006-06-19T11:06:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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65.

Let’s return to our subject. The husk hates this peace, and when it’s granted power from the actions of those below, the husk obscures peace’s light. Thus it’s written, “nor was there any peace for him who went out or came in” (Zecharia 8:10).

But when holiness is at full strength, this peace becomes much stronger. And all of creation enjoys rest and tranquility as a result, since everything derives a lot of tranquility from it. As it’s written, “I'll grant peace in the land and you’ll lie down and no one will frighten you” (Leviticus 26:6).

That will be so because the upper peace will bolster the lower one by enabling it to shine and reveal itself with great power and intensity. But this peace is hidden when the husk darkens (the world). But this weakening (and its aftermath) is what’s referred to by (the phrase) “I‘ll grant peace in the land” (Leviticus 26:6), for that’s (said of the time) when peace will grow stronger and appear by means of the upper one that conjoins with it. It's then that “you’ll lie down and no one will frighten you”. The mystery involved in “you’ll lie down” is the (same) one as “he lay down in that place to sleep” (Genesis 28:11).

It’s said “I’ll remove wild beasts from the land” (in reference to that time) because “the uncircumcised and impure will no longer go to the place of holiness” (Isaiah 52:1); and hence, “the sword will not pass through your land” (either).

Our sages referred to a “peaceful sword” (Ta'anit 22B). But this (irony) is a very great mystery (that comes to explain the following). The evil and people of impurity hate this peace, as I explained in connection with the verse “I’ve long dwelt with those who hate peace” (Psalms 120:6). So whenever the King is moved to redeem His people He removes this vengeful sword from this peace -- the sword that’s alluded to by the term “a two edged sword” (Psalms 149:6). For peace will come to the Jewish Nation and be strengthened with it, and it’s (then to be) referred to as a “peaceful sword”.

And so it’s this sword that's to emerge when impurity grows stronger; but it will overpower it and destroy it. Since this sword is rooted in peace it’s said, “When you come near a city to fight against it, then proclaim peace to it” (Deuteronomy 20:10). Because if they choose to subjugate themselves to peace you, they then have a place; but if they don’t and (choose to) rebel instead, then “strike each of its males with the edge of (this) sword” (Deuteronomy 20:13).

Thus, this is the sword that emerges from this peace. But when the world will be emended this “wild beast” (Leviticus 26:6) will no longer exist. For it’s written that “evil will be swallowed up forever (then)” (Isaiah 25:8), so this sword won’t be needed anymore, as everything will be tranquil and at rest, about which it’s written “his resting place shall be glorious” (Isaiah 11:10).

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (64)

2006-06-18T14:22:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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64.

Until now I’ve informed you of some great and mighty mysteries and you’ve come to see that the process of redemption will be lofty and exalted, in keeping with our Creator’s thoughts and pure counsel. I’ll now inform you of some other great mysteries that will allow you to see how things are connected to each other.

At first the Creator fashioned a side of holiness and a side of impurity. Everything in this world hinges upon that fact, from great to small. But let me inform you of a very lovely mystery (that touches upon this).

It’s written, “Behold, days are coming, says G-d, when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes who sows seed” (Amos 9:13). But I’ll have to introduce some things to you before I can present all this correctly.

Know that before the Shechina will shine with all its great emendations, a single Luminary, which no other light can compare to in greatness and beauty, will assume its place. This Luminary is termed “peace”. All of creation from great to small will unite thanks to this Luminary when it becomes strong, and everything will enjoy a great degree tranquility when it emanates upon them.

But know, too, just where this Luminary comes from. It’s from within Yesod itself. This Luminary became very strong when Tipheret conjoined with Malchut at the beginning in order to (help) create the world.

How did it become so strong? It conjoined with the Celestial Yesod which is also called “peace”, and it too assumed the name "peace", like the one above it that illumines it. It’s said about the time when the upper and lower peace conjoin, “I will create a new expression of the lips: Peace, peace for him who is far off and for him who is near” (Isaiah 57:19), because the emanation will be complete, and tranquility will spread all about.

Now, the husk hates this peace, thus it’s written “My soul has long dwelt with those who hate peace” (Psalms 120:6). A war breaks out against it from the side of impurity wherever peace from the side of holiness appears. The verse “a time of war and a time of peace” (Ecclesiastes 3:8) alludes to this mystery. For Lillith is (likened to) “a time of war” while the holy Shechina is (likened to) “a time of peace”. (Knowing this,) you’ll now understand the matter even better.

Everything will continue on with great happiness and love when the holy groupings grow stronger and establish their rule, because they’ll be joined in their roots. But impurity is just the opposite, since all (its elements are) disparate, due to the harsh Judgment that overtakes them. And there’s no love, brotherhood, or unity between them whatsoever. In fact, only rifts and quarrels come about when they gather the strength to do things. That’s what’s being referred to by the statement that “all the evil doers will be scattered about” (Psalms 92:10).

That’s why “a time of war and a time of peace” is mentioned; for wherever the peace of holiness is found, a war of impurity is found as well. All these things are known to those familiar with the ways of wisdom, which they’re very deep. And thus it’s written about this, “an illiterate strikes and cohabits” (Pesachim 49B), since they’re that way in their roots, but I won’t expand upon this now.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (63)

2006-06-14T09:08:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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63.

Understand the following well, since what I have to say is deep and rooted in the very depths of wisdom.

The light will then go on to darken because the windows would have closed before the light of the gate had been revealed. But then at the very same time that the windows will close, the gate will open. And so there won’t be a lull, for as soon as one comes in the other will go out, (which must be, for) otherwise the world would be destroyed on the spot.

That notwithstanding, since the windows were already set to close, that fact became apparent down below, and it became very dark. But that didn’t last for very long, for the opening of the gate will intensify and the light will become as strong as it had been originally. It became apparent down below even though this happened up above because things happen below in accordance with the emanations from up above. But all this is well understood by those versed in the ways of wisdom.

It’s this period of time that's referred to by the verses that read, “When you’re in distress and all these things have come upon you” (Deuteronomy 4:30), “In distress I called upon G-d, and G-d answered me and set me free” (Psalms 118:5), and “it’s a time of trouble for Jacob, but he’ll be saved from it” (Jeremiah 30:7). For they’re all one and the same (idea) since they all came about from the troubles (the Jewish Nation will experience) and the closing off that will result. That’s why David would bolster the Jewish Nation by saying, “Be courageous and let your heart be brave, all who hope in G-d” (Psalms 31:25). For in truth a lot of courage and bravery will be needed then, since the times will be so terribly bleak and troublesome, as I’d mentioned.

That’s (also) why David said in prayer, “Why do You stand so far away, G-d? Why do You hide yourself in times of distress” (Psalms 10:1), for that entails the great mystery of “G-d appeared to me from afar” (Jeremiah 31:2). For His first appearance was from Tipheret to Malchut, from afar and not near. But they drew closer after that and became one. That’s why David prayed that that period wouldn’t last long, saying “Why do You hide yourself in times of distress” (Ibid.), referring to the time I spoke of, which will be a “time of trouble for Jacob” since the light will be hidden and closed off.

David also said, “The wicked in his arrogance persecutes the poor” (Psalms 10:2), which alludes to another great mystery. For as a result of the above, the great light that was revealed at first didn’t grow greater in the course of the darkness. So the evil adversaries hardened their hearts even more so then, and they became jealous, but the Jewish Nations didn’t yet have the ability to stand up to them. That’s why it’s said “the wicked in his arrogance persecutes the poor”.

For it’s said of that time that “arrogance comes before destruction” (Proverbs 16:18) to refer to Sama-el’s arrogant rebellion against his Master. And it’s said that “the wicked ... persecutes the poor”. That’s because David used that term (“the poor”) to include the Shechina and the two Moshichim, as they’re all referred to thusby. For it’s said of the Shechina, “But I am poor and needy” (Psalms 40:18); of Moshiach ben David it’s said, “your King is coming to you ... humble and riding on a donkey” (Zecharia 9:9); and Moshiach Ben Yoseph is termed “a poor wise man” (Ecclesiastes 9:15). And Sama-el burns in envy for whoever is called that. But in the end “let them be taken in by the schemes they’ve devised” (Psalms 10:2), for revenge will be taken upon them in the future.

You’ve already heard about the mystery of “their blood was sprinkled on my garments” (Isaiah 63:3). (That aludes to the fact that) all their goodness will be taken from them when they try to ascend, and that they’ll descend to the Nether World to eternal shame and disgrace.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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"The Great Redemption" (62)

2006-06-12T11:44:00.000-04:00

"The Great Redemption" by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto

-- A Discourse on The End of the Exile and the Beginning of the Great Redemption

Translated by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman
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62.

I’ll now go back to explain what will happen ultimately, when the end comes about. Moses alluded to it when he said, “When you’re in distress and all these things have come upon you” (Deuteronomy 4:30), and David said this when he peered upon that time, “Why do You stand so far away, G-d? Why do You hide yourself in times of distress” (Psalms 10:1). Understand this well.

Know that a great aperture was originally opened upon the Holy Land, which was the gate from which all blessings and peace were to go forth fully and without restriction. But this gate was closed off when (our) sins caused the Holy Temple to be destroyed, and small windows were opened in their place which have far less command than the gate had. And thus it’s said “My Beloved ... stands behind our wall gazing in through the windows, peering through the lattice” (Song of Songs 2:9).

Now, once these (small) windows were opened they were ordered and assigned to stay open throughout the exile and to not close up for even a moment, otherwise the world would be destroyed. Once the redemption comes about -- (and may it do so) speedily and in our days! -- the gate that had been shut will be reopened, and we won’t even recall the windows.

The truth is, they will have already stopped functioning (once the gate opens), for as it’s said, “there can be only one leader to a generation, not two” (Sanhedrin 8A). And so once the gate rules the windows can no longer do so. That’s (also) in keeping with the mystery of “one kingdom cannot overlap another (kingdom's reign) by even a hair's breadth” (Berachot 48B).

Thus as soon as it comes time for the redemption the (great) gate will begin to stir awake and to open, and that stirring will bring on a great illumination that will (even) pass through the (small) windows, since nothing else will be able to rule by then. And from that day onward the gate will grow greater and greater in all its details, as the windows disappears in stages.

As such, the gate will have been erected (indeed) but only up Above, for it won’t be known of down below until the windows stop ruling, as they’d been charged to do from the first.

(c) 2006 Rabbi Yaakov Feldman

(Feel free to contact me at feldman@torah.org )

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Rabbi Feldman also offers two free e-mail classes on www.torah.org entitled
"Spiritual Excellence" and "Ramchal"