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Kabbalah Relegion and Concept of God

Kabbalah is a school of thought discussing the mystical aspect of Judaism. It is a set of esoteric teachings meant to define the inner meaning of both the Tanakh (Hebrew Bible) and traditional Rabbinic literature. In Kabbalah every idea grows from the foundation of God and the entire study is based on that central belief. The statement by Maimonides, from the Mishneh Torah is accepted by all traditional Kabbalists.

Kabbalah teaches that God is neither matter nor spirit. Rather God is the creator of both. This question, "what is the nature of God?", prompted Kabbalists to envision two aspects of God, (a) God himself, who in the end is unknowable, and (b) the revealed aspect of God that created the universe, preserves the universe, and interacts with mankind. Kabbalists speak of the first aspect of God as Ein Sof this is translated as "the infinite", "endless", or "that which has no limits


 




 

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Kabbalah and Human soul

The Kabbalah posits that the human soul has three elements, the nefesh, ru'ach, and neshamah. The nefesh is found in all humans, and enters the physical body at birth. It is the source of one's physical and psychological nature. The next two parts of the soul are not implanted at birth, but can be developed over time; their development depends on the actions and beliefs of the individual. They are said to only fully exist in people awakened spiritually. A common way of explaining the three parts of the soul is as follows:

Nefesh - the lower part, or "animal part", of the soul. It is linked to instincts and bodily cravings.
Ruach - the middle soul, the "spirit". It contains the moral virtues and the ability to distinguish between good and evil.

Neshamah - the higher soul, or "super-soul". This separates man from all other lifeforms. It is related to the intellect, and allows man to enjoy and benefit from the afterlife. This part of the soul is provided at birth and allows one to have some awareness of the existence and presence of God.


 

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Madonna heads to Kabbalah service as it emerges she's being sued for plagiarism
By Amelia Proud Madonna and her children made their regular visit to Kabbalah services yesterday in a briskly cold New York, but the superstar couldn't have looked happier. The 53-year-old was opulent in faux-fur hat and gilet with a very special take ...
Kabbalah helps Demi Moore recover
Moore, a follower of Kabbalah, has been undergoing intense spiritual counseling since being released from the hospital. Her faith in the Jewish mysticism has allowed her to view her current troubles as gift from which she can learn and grow.

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