Category: tzimtzum
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Differing Views on Tzimtzum
L’Iluyi Nishmat Maras Menya bas HertzelLast time I introduced the concept of tzimtzum as a way of reconciling the differing views of the Rishonim. However, there are differing views about the meaning of tzimtzum as well. It is my contention that these are not only abstract philosophical differences, but that they can lead to differences… Read more
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Tzimtzum Revolution
This shiur is l’ilui nishmat Marat Menya bas Hertzel In the previous shiur we looked at the different understandings of the nature of G-d amongst Rishonim. I found in Prof. Menachem Kellner’s book “Must a Jew Believe Anything?” an interesting source which is connected to thsi idea – Teshuva Radbaz vol. 8 number 191. There… Read more
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Do we exist?
Any discussion of how the world and the people in it relate and connect to G-d HAS to begin with an understanding of the two main views of how to understand the Arizal’s concept of tzimtzum (contraction). Unfortunately, very rarely does anyone talk about this topic at all. It is too kabbalistic, so the Rabbis… Read more