A story in the Talmud talks about Adam and Eve thinking that because they had fallen, they had caused the diminishment of the sun as the winter days became shorter, and that eventually there would be only physical and spiritual darkness left in the world. Adam fasted and prayed for eight days to change the trajectory of this fate, and then celebrated in joy for eight days after the solstice, when the days became longer once again.
Join Michael as he explains how this story connects us to Chanukah and the unity of all people. We learn what it means to be on the path of the kabbalist and how choosing this as our job can bring joy and blessings to the entire world.
LESSON HIGHLIGHTS
◦Hearing messages from the Universe and angels
◦The messages we may be missing
◦Recommended reading: Zohar Shemot, verse 263
◦The story of Adam and Eve and the Kabbalists' interpretation
◦Connecting to a 16 day cycle: Eight days of fasting and eight days of joy
◦Chanukah: stopping the Light from diminishing
◦Christmas to New Years Day: connects us to the eight days of joy
◦Choosing the path of the kabbalist: finding darkness and transforming it into Light
ABOUT SHABBAT CONSCIOUSNESS LECTURES
One of the major spiritual connections kabbalists make on the Sabbath is the reading of a weekly Bible portion. These consciousness lectures present lessons on each week's portion to elevate our consciousness and create awareness of the spiritual energy and gifts that are available through the reading of a Torah Scroll. With greater awareness and an awakened consciousness, we can connect to the Light revealed each week and use it as support in our ongoing spiritual work.
ABOUT SHABBAT WITH THE KABBALAH CENTRE
Kabbalists view Shabbat (the Sabbath) not as a day of rest, but of intense spiritual work and connection. From sunset Friday evening through Saturday night, the kabbalists revealed a system of prayers, songs, meals and reading a portion of the Torah that provide us with the Light and nourishment that cleanses our ego and helps us to manifest our potential.
ABOUT THE KABBALAH CENTRE
Kabbalah is an ancient spiritual wisdom that is over 4,000 years old, and it is meant for absolutely everyone. No matter what your country of origin, gender, religion, or culture, Kabbalah offers insights and practical wisdom that can transform your life.
Kabbalah teaches the individual and the world as a whole how we can improve our lives. We believe at the core of the world’s great religions and spiritual traditions are truths that we call the wisdom of Kabbalah. Our goal at The Kabbalah Centre is to disseminate this wisdom as much as possible to improve not only our individual lives but also the collective and the world as a whole.