Where did the concept of animal sacrifices really come from? Why are there so many sacrificial procedures described in the Torah? Will there be sacrifices in the future Third Temple in Jerusalem? And what does it all have to do with human consumption of meat? Is the vegan diet of Adam and Eve ideal for mankind? Find out in this eye-opening class!Plus: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? What did meat consumption have to do with the Great Flood? And what did the fallen angels have to do with it?For a detailed, written analysis of what really happened at the "Binding of Isaac", see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/did-abr...
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Anatomy of the Soul, Part 2
In this sequel, we explore the higher levels of the soul, Chaya and Yechida, and what a person can do to attain and access them. Also, what is the difference between a Jewish soul and a non-Jewish soul? What was the difference between Enoch’s transfiguration into an angel and Elijah’s transfiguration into an angel? Plus, the Zohar’s surprising views on Christians and Muslims, and the first and most important 14 mitzvot in the Torah. For Part 1, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dVaUMsv0REY4JwauoXY43?si=Py25z_SDRYG9WJeMx-nBqw
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Secrets of Sukkot
What is the real meaning of the mysterious holiday of Sukkot? What does it have to do with the End of Days and the Final Redemption? Why does the prophet Zechariah describe God as “touching down” on the Mount of Olives? And what does it all have to do with current events in Israel and the recent hostage deal? Find out in this class as we uncover the true meaning of Sukkot. Plus: What is the secret of the number 91? Where does the notion of the “Seven Shepherds of Israel” come from? And what role do the Shepherds play in the End of Days? For more on the Seven Shepherds, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ushpizi... For more on the Ketoret and its psychoactive ingredients, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-mys...
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The Letters of Creation
Why does the Hebrew alphabet begin with an Aleph? Why does the Torah begin with a letter Beit? What role did the divine Hebrew letters have in Creation? What is God’s “seal of truth”, and what is God’s “sceptre”? Why do we find pagan death cults in countries and cultures all over the world? And what is the missing “nun” verse in Psalm 145? Find out in this class as we unravel a fascinating ancient Midrash about the letters of the Hebrew alphabet presenting themselves before God at the start of Creation. Also: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son, and did Abraham pass the test? What really happened with the Tree of Knowledge? And why does evil exist? For a brief written summary, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-let... For more on the missing Nun in Ashrei, see here: https://seforimblog.com/2022/02/the-m...
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Anatomy of the Soul
What are the different parts of the soul, and how do they relate to, and interact with, the body? What is the real reason for sleeping and dreaming? How might we be able to explain spiritual phenomena like prophecy and telepathy? And how does one rectify their soul to the highest degree to become a master of life? Find out in this class as we embark on an eye-opening exploration of the human soul. For the Kabbalah of Yom Kippur class, see here: • The Kabbalah of Yom Kippur For the class on the Spiritual Significance of 2025, see here: • The Spiritual Significance of 2025 For more on sports and exercise in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-play...
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