Filed under: 70 nations, Brit, Chamas, conversions, Gog, Leviyaton, noga, succah
Noach Bs”d
What’s the lesson for us today, there won’t be another flood?.
“And the earth was corrupted before Hashem, and the earth was full of chamas (violence).” Rashi says corrupted here refers to sexual transgression. It was because of sexual transgression that Hashem brought the flood, destroying the world. Improper sexual behavior is the opposite of Holiness. Because of this it arrouses the stern judgment of Hashem. This is why Bilam saw to send the gentile women of Midian to go and seduce the Jewish men. By their transgression with the women of Midian Hashem brought a plague killing thousands in Yisrael. The judgement of Hashem was only reversed by Pinchas when he killed Zimri with Cozbi the women of Midian. By this Pinchas was given the ”Brit (covenant) of peace”, Similar to in our parsha as it says ”I will establish my Brit (covenant) with you and all who enter the ark with you.”
The covenant is the Brit, the Brit is the covenant (Brit meilah-circumcision). Its desecration is desecration of all. This is why sexual transgression is so severe before Hashem. Severe enough to bring the destruction of all flesh, the flood. The Torah commands the death penalty for certian transgressions, but they can only be applied on the testimony of 2 witnesses of the transgression. And only after the 2 witnesses warned the transgressor to refrain from sin, but the transgressor does not accept the rebuke but then does the transgression. Then the witnesses must testify concerning the sin before a court of 72 judges. Only then can the death penalty be applied. This is the process of conviction for murderers, idolatry and all other transgression with the death penalty. To this is one exception. When a Jew has sexual relations with a gentile, its a mitvah to kill them both. No witness or court is required to pass judgment. As Pinchas killed Zimri. This is so, as this transgression is so detestable before Hashem. For this reason we must stand strong concerning the standards of conversion, against the ”new Judaism’s” of conservative and reformed. (These started in Germany before the Holocaust-flood). Like wise the issue of who is a Jew. We must hold by the truth as stated in the Torah and defined in the Gemore. Not being influenced by political concerns as this is foolishness. Not all the Russians brought to Isreal can be called Jewish for the sake of citizenship or marriage. Only those who can prove their Jewish identity. It is from Noach that the earth became divided. The Jews Avraham, Yitzchak and Yaakov came from Shem. From Noach’s 2 other sons descends the 70 nations of the world, as listed in the Torah. These 70 Nations correspond to to the 70 names of the Nashamot that descended from Yaakov. The descendents of Cannan are cursed and Shem blessed. Becoming the Nation of Yisrael. Concerning who is jewish we must be truthful and recognize the truth of our tradition which has not changed since receiving the Torah at Sinai which is written in the Torah recorded in the Mishna and clarified in the Gemora. As upon these things the ”brit” (covenant) rests, as we see in our parsha. Transgression against these values leads to utter destruction. We see this from our parsha as it is written ”The earth was sexually corrupted before Elohy”m and the earth was full of chamas (violence)”. In this generation we above all are aware of Chamas (Terrorist group). Hashem must save us, as we must guard the brit . To guard the brit we are as Noach in the ark. Protected from the waters of the flood. The destructive forces arroused by the evil deeds of the generation. Remember the Ark is where the Torah is kept. The ark of the covanant, this is where we want to be. In the future there will be a new ”ark”, which will be our succah. It will be our Succah which will protect us during the war of Gog and Magog. This Succah is made from our Mitzvot. From the noga (sparks of light) we raise up. It will be made from the skin of the Leviyaton. From the shade of this Succah the righteous will be protected from the heat of the sun which will destroy the wicked, and be healing to the righteous. These things as The Rambam says is Hilchot Malachim are hidden and concealed and the way the way they come about is left to be seen with the arrival of our righteous Mashiach quickly in our days.
Filed under: Angels, Body, Bones, Chasmal, depth kaballah, kaballah, noga, parzufim, sparks, Vessels
All angels called ”chashmalim” in all worlds are a aspect of skin, being the good of Klippa Noga. The ”mesech” (screen-filter) between Atzilut and Bria is in the skin of Binna (hachel Lavanot haSapir), it is the ”Chupah” of Zu’n. This is the “zelem” in the face of 5 lights of Nrnc”y ”penimiyut” that dresses in Nh”y of Imma (Being Chaba’d of Z’a of Nefesh Ruach Nashama Chayah and Yachida of Z’a). Cooresponding to these are 5 ”makiffim” garments of Nh”y of Imma. They dress upon 3 makiff garments of Z’a. From ”tohu” is drawn Skin and flesh. עצמות (bones) is drawn from ”bohu”. External to these is the skin of Z’a which is completely evil (skin is the vessel of the light of Malchut of his Yachida, at this time it requires tikun) The Chasmal is the ”chitzonit” (external aspect ) of Binna (its skin). There is no nourishment from ”Chitzonit” (other side) in Binna, as chasmal guards.1 After Adam ate from the ”atz ha dat” there was drawn the first 3 sefirot (of Z’a) below the chest to the 6 corners of Asiyah. (the first 3 sefirot of Z’a was separated from nh”y imma-chasmal) This is beneath the ”parsa” that is called Chasmal of Imma. This caused the removal of the Chasmal of Imma from the skin of Z’a (Z’a no longer having a aspect of Chasmal, covering it as shoes) . The skin fell to the klippot, leaving it to only the 3 klippot (as it no longer has protection of Chashmal). It also dresses to Bina that surrounds it. This is the secret of the 288 sparks. They are the aspect of Chasmal that is between Z’a and Nh”y of Imma and the ”achryim” of Imma (these 288 sparks are in the klipot noga). Becouse of Chasmal klippot are not able to nourish. But if Imma goes away from her young which is Z’a, then there is nourishing from the ”sitra Achra” from the ”aor penimi” of Zu’n. Chasmal covers from all sides, even beneath the feet, which is the aspect of shoes. This covering by Chasmal is accomplished through the names of Binna of ks”a , km”g , and Kn”a is the last 3 sefirot of Binna and is called the ”lock”. This “lock” is the ”mesach” from Atzilut to Bria. This Chasmal is called the lock.2 ע (70chassadim) of thick darkness . L”M (letters) of Chasmal . This is Imma hidden in the wings (of Chayot) which is Chasmal (Then the Chasmal’s words are eminated from potential to actual). Becouse of it the klippot can’t nourish from the ”aor panimi” of Z’a, becouse of the thickness of chasmal. Which separates from “aor Penimi” of Z’a and the klippot. Chasmal is ”malvush” on all sides unto the feet as Shoes. Imma dresses to Zu’n through Chasmal. The 2 shoes being chasmal of Imma are N’h of Imma. 3 There is fire of Givurot from the wings this sometimes causes ”chitzonim” to nourish from the supernal Givurot.4 There is to man ”atzmot” (essence-lights) and ”callim” (vessels). “atzmot” is Nefesh Ruach and Nashama. Vessels are their garments. Adam’s garment was a coat of light from the chasmal. There is coat of light of the Nefesh, Ruach and Nashama from Nogah (This was when the vessel of the skin was Holy).There is a chasmal of olam Bria to the Nashama, Yetzera to the Ruach, and chasmal of Asiyah to the Nefesh.5 One Who lacks fulfillment of a positive command lacks a garment corresponding to the “garment of Light” to his Nefesh, Ruach, Nashama, Chayah and Yechida (lacking the aspect of 70 Chassadim). Instead of having this garment he has filth of the serpent.6 Further explaining Chasmal we learn from the Zohar concerning the levels of the soul and their parzuf vessels that :
sefirot vessels: Ketter Chuchmah Binna Z’a-teferet Nakavah
Bodily parzuf vessel: brain bone sinews flesh-chasmal skin-noga Level of soul (light) : Nefesh Ruach Nashama Chayah Yachidah
At times Z’a only has one vessel the Parzuf brain. So there is only revelation of the light of the Nefesh of Z’a. At times Z’a has 2 vessels Parzuf brain and Parzuf bone so then there is also revelation of ruach of Z’a. Z’a continues adding vessels till acquiring the vessel of Parzuf skin and light of the Yachidah. Light of the Chayah purifies the vessel called flesh which draws ”makiff” garments (The ruach dresses in in flesh, its refined by Chuchmah of the “Chayyah”, which is makiff to it). Light of the Chayah is revealed by purification of the flesh. When one comprehends the aspect of light of ”chayah” then the “Chayah” dresses in the parzuf of the brain, and the Nashama in the brain decends to the vessel of the parzuff of bones. The Ruach in the parzuf vessel of the bones descends to the parzuf vessel of sinews, and the Nefesh in the sinews descends to the flesh. Through the light of Chayah there is created to Z’a its 4th vessel called ”flesh”.7 Contemplation of Chayah makes the tikun called ”melah” which is cleansing of the vessel of flesh. Separating it from the 3 clippot. But the contemplation of Chayah does not cleanse the parzuf the vessel of skin which is the clippa noga itself (as this is only done by contemplation of Yachida.) The 6 corners of the Chayah is aspect of the vessels from the chest and above (of Z’a) which is all good and no evil (as the Chayah is the vessel for the ruach). From the chest and below (of Z’a) is vessels of Noga (cleansing of this requires Mashiach-Yachida, as cleansing of all the noga is complete tikun) . The light of the Chayah only illuminates in Chasmal. All chuchmah is only revealed from the chest and below (inspiring the middot of Z’a with emotions and in Nakavah are inspired actions ). From the chest above of Z’a chassadim are covering, with the Yesod of Imma, so there is no Chuchmah there. Only the 6 corners of Chayah are revealed as first 3 sefirot will only be revealed with ”gamore tikun” as they are separated from the body’s internal vessels by ”tzizum ב “ (tzizum of Bina does not allow the first 3 sefirot of Chayah to become penimi in Z’a, as by this there would be no freewill by nullifying the meddot) Its forbidden to draw down the first 3 sefirot of Chayah to the vessel of flesh from the chest and below. 8
1. 1Atz Chyim p346,Sulam on Zohar Chadash Balak p.6
1. 3Shar Cavanot p.14,Ner Yisrael p.262
1. 5Shar Bait Hakavanot, Atz Chyim p144,Shomer Emunim p.121
1. 7Sulam on Zohar Tikunim p.265
1. 8Sulam on Tikunim p.314,Shar bait Cavanot
1. 9Sulam on Zohar Tikunim P.192, Shar bait Hacavanot
1. 11Atz Chyim p.387,Share Ramcha”l p.42,machashif halavon yaakov abuchizera p.150,Lekutey Maharon #18
1. 16arba maot shekel cesef-ar’i p.128
1. 18Sulam on Zohar Mishpotim p.98a
1. 19Sulam on Zohar Mishpotim p.115a, Kadoshim p.83a
Filed under: 7 windows of the soul, chayot, depth kaballah, exile, Herbs, Incense, noga, providence, Shabot, The throne
Parsha Masay
The eyes, ears, nose and mouth are 7 windows by which the soul ascends by 7 types of herbs. They all illuminate aspects of chuchmah. They are Nard which is Chesed of Chuchmah, Safron-Givurah, Calamus-Teferet, Cinnamon-Netzauch, Frankincence-Hod, Myrrh-Yesod, Aloes correspond to Malchut of Chuchmah. Herbs are conduits of angels Ofanim Chayot and Caruvim. Gold is something above, copper below and silver is in between filling the gap. Rabbi Avraham Abulafia teaches in Aor haSachel that Hashem chose Aravot (the heaven) of all the gilgullim (spheres) it is here He chose to set his כסא (thrown). Of all the stars of heaven he chose the sun, and from all the yesodot (elements) he chose fire. Of all metals He chose gold. Of all the trees He chose the Date palm tree, of all animals the Leviyaton, of birds the Eagle, of all beast the lion.
The oar Ha Chyim taught that “kayin” knew of the arms and feet of the earth. So he didn’t need to lay a hand on Abel to kill him. The four sides of the shechina (Divine presence) are according to the four flags of the “midbar”, and so are there four groups of Jews safardim, askanazim Catalonians and Italians. Cohen cooresponds to tohu, Levi to Vohu and Yisrael to chosech (darkness). All yisrael nourish from a light that is so bright it appears as darkness. The lights are revealed by raising up sparks through mitzvot and acts of kindness. Then new lights decent from above to the nefesh ruach nashama chayah and Yachida (levels of the soul) to each man accordingly. The main rising of sparks is by “tikun” (fixing) of the central piller. “Avodat haKodesh” (Holy woorks) makes zivug of Teferet (Balence) in Malchut (revelation of Divine presence in the earth), and flows rachamim (mercy) to sweeten “din” (judgment). The Nefesh of the sadeek (Holy person) creates the world. According to the Yesod (Gateway of energy) of their Nashama there is eminated their cavana (intentions) on the world, and by this we say Hashem (God) rules. This is the manuchah (rest) of sadeekem. By this they will inherit olam Haba. As the way they live now is from the Histashalut (unfolding of energy) from the “great Shabot”. The nose of the Shechinah (Divine Presence) has in it 370 lights. These sweeten its givurot (forces of restriction). Then there is found manuchah (rest). 370 lights are 300 of the first 3 sefirot and 70 lights are the 70 midot of 10 sefirot each. Hashem has pleasure through “Avodat Yisreael” when when they do His will, He is with them in the 6 “midot” (attributes)of love, fear and the beautiful sparks in the praise of Hashem in “devecut” (cleaving). Count from the world of Bina which is “oneg” (delight) the 7 “midot” till Yesod, then Malchut is called “bat Sheva”. (Count the quality of your avoda, until being complete in all 7 attributes). From the service of sadeekem doing mitzvot (commandments) and misim tovim (good deeds) its like there is made “nachat ruach” (a joy of spirit). there is made a tikun in the “mesach” (the screen filtering the light) that descends dressing in a garment drawn from the rekia (firmament). The light from above “oar yosher” (light that comes down) dresses in the sparks rising from below called “oar chozir”(sparks of light returning to its source rising). Moshe increased praise for Yisrael, becouse of this they merited to receive the Torah. Even if they were in a place of tuma (impurity) that the angels were afraid to enter they went out with a high hand. Always the Shechinah is in the sin of her children dwelling in their tuma so all the year without doubt one needs to purify themselves with water of Rachamim (Mercy) from Ima (Divine mother) by the middle pillar יהו”ה, so you will be pure before Hashem. The oar ha chyim teaches the purpose of the various exiles is to gather isolated segments of sanctity scattered in various branches of the klippa (vessel of the other side of concielment). We learn from Rabbi Moshe Cordevero that exile is a lack of unification of the sefirot, causing a separation from “nanhaga” (divine providence). When there is not sanctified the name of Hashem but it is desecrated before the nations, heaven forbid, there dresses the spiritual supervisors of the nations upon the flow of divine light nourishing from it. This is the exile of the shechinah, but even in exile the light of noga (sparks) surrounds. This is ” I am exiled in your midst”. This is the secret of the ofanim, angels of asiyah (this physical world).
This world is full of all kinds of light you just have to get those sparks from all thing taking them from even from there captured place giving power to the “other side”. Raising them then up to the Holiness you shall then Rejoice in the Spirit of Holiness. We shall then all go from our “masay” (Journeys) of Exile to the Peace of complete redemption with our Messiah quickly in our days !
Before getting to the light of the marcava to the light of “Nogah”, one must transcend the 3 clippot. Tohu, Vohu and ”Chosech” are klipot on the Torah. To remove them requires questions and answers. Without the questions many walk in darkness, darkening the eyes of their Nashamot. One should conclude a question in a way so there does not rule in it the klippot noga called מדבר (desert). The מדבר (desert) is dominated by the otherside. If Yisrael had been Righteous during the 40 years they were in the desert the otherside would have been removed from the world.1 The desert is the ”kav” it illudes to the power of the central pillar to set limits. from the central pillar is drawn from the right and left. From fear there is drawn from the ”kav”. This rises up a great love, and there goes out ענוג (delight).2 There is a aspect of Ayn-Sof to the מדבר (desert).3 The words of the Torah become clear only in the desert. The only light is that which comes out of darkness. There is no good except out of evil.4 There is a delight that comes from purifying the light from the darkness.5 All the sparks working with the klipot from Noga are called Adam Belial. Its from here the klipot find their power.6 People dont look at the Glory of Hashem becouse of their inequity. As “mechitzot” (barriers) are made separating sinners from their father in Heaven. These “mechitzot” are from snow that descends from beneath the “kesay” (throne). This snow is 3 “א” . From these 3 “א” is also the glory of “yichud” that purifes. Many things will be left not fixed until mashiach does so. The klipa storm wind takes energy by sadness and loneliness7, the great cloud by exciting evil passions, darkness or also called consuming fire which is idle chatter. The klippa surrounding “noga” and the clipa of the chayah with the face of man in the markava is arrogance.8 When the unity of Hashem is not revealed, this is becouse of concealment by the 3 klipot.9 Rabbi Nachman teaches from the face of the ox is the soul of Masiach ben Yosef. From the lion Mashiach Ben David. From the eagle Eliyahu and Moshe.10 The Zohar says concerning Mashiach ben Yosef that he is from the face of the ox on the left side. He is vulnerable to be wounded becouse of our sins. Becouse of Jeroboam’s calf that was from Yosef.11 When Mashiach ben Yosef comes שרי”ה will be with him.12 We learn from the Zohar that within the four klippot are four chayot of the makava of Z’a of atzilut. But these four klipot are not actually on the “chayot” in atzilut. While in the makava of matto’t the “chayot” are actually in the four klipot of tohu vohu darkness and ruach elokim. Tohu corresponds to the storm wind it is the green “kav” that surrounds the world. Vohu is stones in the ”thum” (depths) it cooresponds to the great cloud. This “klippa” is hard as stone. A אויר (atmosphere)of darkness upon the ”thum”(depths) corresponds to the consuming fire. While ruach elokim is Noga and chasmal13,
1. 1Sulam on Zohar Trumah p.157a
1. 4Sulam on Zohar Tetsaveh p.184a
1. 7Tefilot Ramcha’l #188, Lecuty Mahoran
1. 10R. Nachman’s Stories,Zohar Mishpotim p.120a
1. 11Sulam on Zohar Ki Tetaze p.276b
1. 13sulam on zoharPinchas p.96,Metak Mdavash on Zohar Tikunim p.115,245,Shar Mimori Rashb”y p.202
