Angels and Demons
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Many cultures believe in supernatural beings. Is there a unique Torah perspective on the purpose and function of these entities? How do they operate and should one be concerned about their existence?
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 5 |
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גם לבעלי חיים ישנם נפש ורוח ממנה הם שואפים את חיותם. אלא ששונה היא מדריגת נפש הבהמה מנשמת האדם. על מהותה של נפש הבהמה ושורשה למעלה לאור תורת החסידות.
ארבעה סוגי נבראים הם: דומם, צומח, חי ומדבר. אלא שמדוע נבחר תואר מעלת האדם בתור ׳מדבר׳ ולא בתור ׳שכלי׳? על שורש כוח הדיבור ומעלתו הייחודית.
Is there any mystical significance to the fact that the brain is designed in a contralateral fashion, with the right side controlling the left and vice versa?
לכל חלק בתורה כללים משלה. עם זאת, מיוסד על הכלל כי כל התורה כולה אחת היא, מקובל כי רבות השפיעה תורת הנסתר והקבלה גם על ספרות ההלכה. המאמר שלפנינו מוכיח על מידת ההשפעה של יחס זו גם על הכרעת פסיקת ההלכה. בסוד ההלכה.
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Read this paper to explore this fantastic feat, its history and halachic ramifications. Have a safe trip!
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Is the evil eye mere superstition or is it based squarely on authoritative sources in Judaism? What are the sources in the Torah for this concept and what can one and should one do to protect themselves?
What is the source for the segulah of wearing a red string?
רוחות שדים ודיבוקים הוא נידון מסתורי הלוט בערפל. המאמר שלפנינו, מיוסד על מקורות חז״ל, משקף עמדת התורה על דיבוקים והתיקון שלהם.
A legend circulating in this community has it that Sefardim may not learn Chassidus. Is there any basis for this assertion?