In the year 1569,
at the young age of 26, Rabbi Chaim Vital began writing a commentary
on the Zohar, the primary text of Kabbalah, according to the teachings
of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (Ramak). In the following year, however,
his life took a completely different direction.
The
Ascent storyteller's
WHATSAPP group and EMAIL list:
a different Audio,Video and Print story
each Saturday night!
TO JOIN "TillesTells";
and for more about the group,
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From the time of Pesach, or the Exodus, we must count
the Omer in order to reveal G-dliness in the world and to refine ourselves
to the extent that we can receive the Torah on Shavuot..
Ascentof
Safed is designed to be a place for relaxation, reflection, interaction,
and spiritual exploration, where you can grow and learn in your own
way, at your own pace, in an open atmosphere. You can experience a
wide range of learning, volunteer, creative, recreation and other
opportunities at Ascent as well as in the Old City of Tzfat.
We can
help you create a personalized study plan, you can join one of our
weekend or weekday retreats, or you can come to relax and attend study
and meditation sessions at your leisure, while staying in our great
hostel with its spectacular views.
If you enjoyed
Saturday
Night Full Moon", you're sure to want its sequel. Another
collection of intriguing Stories of Kabbalah Sages, Chasidic Masters
and other Jewish Heroes by Ascent's storymaster, Yerachmiel Tilles.
OUT OF PRINT;
now in its 3rd 4th printing!
Deep mystical insights from the teachings of Rabbi Yitzchak Luria
on the Weekly Torah, translated into English by Moshe-Yakov Wisnefsky.
A summary of
lessons conducted at the Ascent Institute in Safed by Nadav Cohen
on the first 12 chapters of the Tanya, on its themes, including stories
and examples.
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