The People of Israel
In the Latter Day Saint movement, the terms "Zion" and "Israel" come up a lot. Sometimes they are even used interchangeably. But what do these words mean? And what do they have to do with us, today?
Netzach
Netzach is one of the “tactical" Sefirot. Its purpose is not directed towards itself, but rather to assist in another work.
Serving Others
Kabbalist teacher Rav Akiva taught that loving others as we love ourselves is the purpose of all spiritual teachings and the very heart of our spiritual work.
Mem Hei Shin
Mem Hei Shin is a meditation for healing. This can be personal or for others. It may be used for illnesses, physical, mental, or spiritual.
The Mezuzah and the Klaf
Many Jews, and now even Christians, will affix a mezuzah to the doorpost of their homes to fulfill the mitzvah to "write the words of God on the gates and doorposts of your house." But what is a mezuzah?
The Two Priesthoods
The Levites did not consider themselves to be a “lesser priesthood,” but rather an order of priesthood undertaken with religious zeal for service.
Tif’eret
Tif’eret is the bosum where we feel the Holy Spirit and where the Light of Christ overflows from our kli to fill the world.
Ego vs Altruism
As we grow to love God more, we learn to love our neighbors as ourselves to greater degrees. What is this Egoism we're trying to shake off?
Gevurah
Gevurah is Din, the essence of judgment. If we are saved, the Holy Spirit cleanses us with Fire. However, if we are wicked we are burned as those same flames become Hellfire.
Rosh Chodesh
Rosh Chodesh is Hebrew for “beginning of the Month,” literally meaning “the head of the month.” It is the term used for the minor Jewish holiday marking the first day of every month in the Hebrew calendar. The day is set by the birth of a new moon.
I, Nephi
In Mormon Kabbalah, scripture study is about putting ourselves into the scriptures. Are we not Nephi? Were we not born of parents that sent us to school where we learned to read and write?
Pardes and the Orchard of Kabbalah
Perhaps the most interesting perspective to come from Kabbalah is the idea that heaven isn't a far away place, it is here and now, if we will open our eyes and see it.