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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The Mashiach Window
In this class, we re-examine the ancient Star of Jacob prophecy and analyze where we currently stand in the “End of Days” and the messianic process. What might unfold in the coming months and years? What role might AI play in the Final Redemption? Can a global blackout happen soon? And what can we do to hasten the return to the Garden of Eden? Also: What is the prophecy of the “unsheathing” of the Sun? What happened when Adam separated from Eve for 130 years? And why did the Sages tie the sound of the shofar to the cries of Sisera’s mother? This class was delivered on July 31, 2025 at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Toronto, the final class there after two years of biweekly sessions. For the essay on the Ten Divine Songs, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ten-div...For the essay on women’s hair coverings in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst...For the series of videos on Mashiach ben Yosef, see here: • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef For the series of videos on reincarnation in Judaism, see here: • Reincarnation in Judaism
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Understanding Names of God #4: Shaddai, Elyon, Ehyeh
What is the true meaning of the name El Shaddai? What did the Ark of the Covenant actually look like? Who is El Elyon? Adam Kadmon? What are the 41- and 72- and 216-Letter Names of God? And what are the secrets hidden in the name Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (“I Will be What I Will Be”)? Find out in this eye-opening concluding installment of the series. Also: What is the esoteric meaning of Jacob’s sheep? Is the Torah text we have today identical to the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts? And which name of God is most-associated with the forthcoming Final Redemption? For the essay on genetics and epigenetics based on Jacob’s sheep, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/jacobs-... For more on Moses’ divine staff, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For the essay on divine secrets of pi, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/secrets... For the book on mayim achronim: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv...
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