Course Overviews
Preparation for the Study of the Zohar
Fundamentals of Kabbalah
The Fundamentals of Kabbalah course uses a unique, dual approach to teaching that activates both the mind and the heart. The Articles lessons lead you on a very personal journey of discovery as you examine your response to the writings of the greatest Kabbalists of our time. In contrast, the lessons on the Structure of Creation provide us with a blueprint of spirituality, showing us what every Kabbalist has encountered upon entering the world we call “spirituality.”
Article Lessons
- What is Kabbalah
- Purpose of the Soul
- The Reason for Suffering
- Foundation of Spirituality
- Creature and Creator
- To Whose Benefit Do I Act?
- Free Will
- Faith Above Reason
- Revelation and Concealment
- The Process of Kabbalah
- Love Your Friend As Yourself
Lessons on the Structure of Creation
- The Four Phases of Creation
- The Vessel and the Partzuf
- The World of Restriction
- The World of Adam Kadmon
- Partzuf Nekudot de SAG
- The World of Nekudim
- The Breaking of the Vessels
- The World of Atzilut
- Atzilut and BYA
- The Correction of Adam
Intermediate Kabbalah
The classes in the Intermediate semester revolve around the writings of Baal haSulam that relate to the individual’s place within the group and society. Articles that may be used include:
- The Purpose of Society
- Concerning Love of Friends
- The Influence of the Environment on a Person
- The Arvut (Mutual Guarantee)
- Matan Torah (Giving of the Torah)
- They Helped Every One His Friend
Advanced Kabbalah
The Advanced class is designed for those who are interested in continuing their study of Kabbalah beyond the Learning Center courses. It introduces the student to the opportunities within Bnei Baruch and explains the Kabbalistic purpose behind different practices. It brings together all of the concepts presented thus far and provides us with a new approach to life.
- Who is Bnei Baruch?
- Importance of Society
- What is a Group / Friend?
- Sharing the Wisdom with the World
- Becoming a Bnei Baruch Student
- Summary
Preparation for the Study of the Zohar
The Zohar is a unique book in that the objective in studying it is not to analyze and understand every item in it. Instead, each student will experience a unique journey as The Zohar assists the person to reveal the spiritual world within. Each lesson will begin and end with a reading from The Zohar, as well as instruction to help you understand the language of The Zohar and the proper way to approach the study of it.
- Introduction to The Book of Zohar: Why now?
- The Language of the Zohar
- The Soul of Adam ha Rishon
- Perception of Reality
- Sin of Adam, Paradise, and Hell
- Three Lines - How Does it Apply to Me
- The True Meaning of the Bible Stories
- Q&A Celebration
- Reading Kabbalistic Texts within the Tools You Acquired in the Course