The Holy Ari of Tsfat stood near the grave of the Prophet Hoshea
ben Beari in a long, silent prayer, surrounded by his students. Then
they sat and listened to his discourse, words of Torah and Kabbalah
that were beyond [most] human comprehension.
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Insight of the Week
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Menachem-AV 5777 / Monday, July 24, 2017
At times, Elijah the Prophet revealed himself to Rabbi Yitzchak Luria,
the Holy Ari of Tsfat, and taught him the mysteries of the Torah.
Every night his soul ascended to heaven. Angels would escort him,
asking which academy he chose to visit.
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Night Full Moon", you're sure to want its sequel. Another
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