SHOFTIM

Shalom Shalom. This week’s DEVAR TORAH is SHOFTIM meaning judges.
•    Judgment is limited; it operates within Supreme Will. We will fulfill the Goal of Creation either before time or in the allotted time. HaRazon HaElyon will not be denied. Judgment, justice is not external but internal. It is based on intention and desire at the impression level. What is at the center of everything is Supernal/Infinite. Identification with the Beged is limited. Transform what is negative in the Beged and do the impossible. We are transforming at the impression level. Tohu (contrast), Bohu (balance) and Qoshech (darkness) need to be rearranged to establish balance. Balance is necessary to unleash potential. We are in a field of unlimited potential. To be imbalanced is to be swinging back and forth.
•    We are to establish the standards of Olam Haba in the earth - Hamachshavah Elyonah. God is good that does only good. There are three columns: the right and left is the tree of good and bad. Eating of the tree of good and bad causes suffering which leads to good. Consider the end.
•    In the portion we are told not to plant trees and pillars (seeds) that oppose the Creator. When you plant the seed of vengeance, it takes you completely away. It has to be transformed. Toleration - you can only take so much then quit. There is no quitting. Every time you quit, you start all over again. The Priesthood attend the altar 7 days a week twice a day. Focus on the altar and everything else will be taken care of.
•    Be confident in yourself. In our obedience we become one with the Creator. Ascend out of deficiency through servanthood. Idol worship is service that doesn’t fulfill the Goal of Creation. Worship is service. Be a servant to the Creator. Impressions can be transformed through service. We are working at the level of impression. It takes time to transform all of them. All of us has gifts. Your gift is what you specialize in. It is unlimited, always fresh, not an imitation, it is original. Your gift will bring about promotion if it is used in the right way to reach the Goal. Using it for egotistical purposes is idol worship. You have to deal with impressions first. Start out serving in the skills you have; serve and your gift will come out.
•    What the Creator speaks comes to pass. We will be a greater and mightier nation, an army that is immortal that comes to establish the standards of the Creator on the ground at Malchut. We set the throne of the Eternal. The throne is made up of Kohanim, Levites, Judges and officers. The throne of Echad will be set because of judgment. The dominion of the mortal man (ego) is taken away. The reigning influence will be immortal. The Kingdom will an everlasting Kingdom. The judges and officers must meet qualifications to set on one of these thrones. Qualification has to do with dominion. Dominion is within yourself, not over people. The blows we receive are like pebbles thrown in a pond that cause ripples (memory, impression). When that happens you are not in control. If the mind is rippling, it changes the way we reflect our true self. Dominion means when a pebble is dropped, the ripples are restrained. Remain the same when you receive blows. Be God in the event and judgment is correct. Shoftim must have control/dominate themselves.

YOM KIPPUR 5781

Shalom, Shalom. We commence our focus upon the High Holy Day, YOM KIPPUR (Day of Atonement) by being mindful that the energy of this season is GEVURAH. The IVRI (Hebrew) transliteration GEVURAH is indicative of judgment. The perspective of the term GEVURAH from spirituality carries with it the idea of G-d’s determinate counsel that insures what He has decreed will come to pass. From this perspective, judgment can fall under one of three categories. Those categories are GEVUROT, DINIM and RACHUM. The term GEVUROT is descriptive of judgment tempered with CHESED (kindness). The term DINIM is descriptive of STRICT JUDGMENT and RACHUM which is MERCY.

The purpose of GEVUROT, that is, judgment tempered with CHESED, is to perpetuate energy that is enhancing the unfoldment of HAMACHSHAVAH HA ELYONAH (The Supreme Thought). It is the Supreme Thought of ECHAD, Blessed Be His Holy Name, to unfold a visible manifestation of His MIDDOT (qualities) in the Whole of Creation. To insure the unfoldment of the Supernal Decree, He placed Himself at the center of all that is created and employs judgment to guarantee that it will be made manifest. No matter what may seemingly opposes the Supernal Decree, HARATZON ELYON (the Supreme Will) will employ GEVURAH thus being undeniable.

During this season as we move towards the HIGH HOLY DAY, YOM KIPPUR, we bring our energy in concert with that of GEVURAH. To align ourselves, we read Lev. chapters 16,18. The opening narrative of Lev. 16 recaptures the story of the death of AARON’S two sons NADAB and ABIHU. The cause of their death was approaching ECHAD with an alien fire that He had not commanded them. This serves as an ensample that the actualization of the realization of our Conscious Union with ECHAD is to be done with precision. Any unauthorized approach no matter how appealing it may be to the EGO, is a failed attempt leading to suffering. The purpose of the suffering is that of purification insuring that the Supreme Thought will be made manifest. During this time when the energy is GEVURAH aligning ourselves at the level of INTENTION with that of ECHAD will bring forth the Supernal Decree ACHISHINAH (before the allotted time).

 

ROSH HASHANAH 5781

L’shana Tova Tikatevu. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing upon the narrative contained in BERESHEIT chapter 21. During this High Holy Day, which is celebrated over a two day period in the exile, the energy is what is termed GEVURAH. The IVRI transliteration GEVURAH is translated to the word JUDGMENT. From the perspective of SPIRITUALITY, judgment is G-d’s determinate counsel that insures that what He has decreed will come to pass. From this perspective, there are two grades of judgment. The highest grade is termed GEVUROT, which is interpreted judgment that is tempered with kindness (CHESED). The lower grade which emanates from SITRA ACHRA (the other side) is termed DINIM, which is strict judgment, in that it is judgment coupled with GEVURAH. In other words, it is judgment doubled giving rise to the experience of blows that lead to suffering. The purpose of the SUFFERING is purification. The purification will lead to the unfoldment of what ECHAD, Blessed Be His Name, has decreed. The decree is that ADAM RISHON (the human conscious experience) will become a visible manifestation of ECHAD.

As aforementioned, the focus is on BERESHEIT chapter 21. This chapter is to be meditated upon on the first day of ROSH HASHANAH. On the second day of ROSH HASHANAH, the focus is upon chapter 22 of BERESHEIT. The narrative contained in chapter 21 discloses the RAZ (secret) to the manifestation of the unlimited potential that is concealed within. The secret rests upon the foundation of being able to discern the times.

The realm in which we occupy is one in which all events are predetermined. To substantiate this EMET (truth), read Eccl. 3:1-8. Understanding that all events are predetermined by ECHAD to occur at certain points in time and space, and to be given the revelation of WHEN is to be empowered to move in the MIRACULOUS. This is illustrated in the narrative of AVRAHAM and SARAH conceiving YITZCHAK in old age. AVRAHAM was 100 years old when the event occurred and SARAH was 90. In the natural world, their ages were beyond that of conception, but acting in harmony with the time appointed by ECHAD, they maximized their potential, giving birth to the impossible. Thus the RAZ to the unfoldment of the unlimited potential that is latent within is the discerning of times.

Likewise we have entered into a season, that is, a time in which that if we act in harmony with the ENERGY, we can manifest unlimited potential. The manifestation of one’s unlimited potential is the unfoldment of ECHAD’S decree, that we would become a visible manifestation of HIS invisible MIDDOT (qualities). Torah reveals how one is to conceive during this TIME. Thus to move in harmony with the energy, connect to a Spiritual Teacher that can guide you on the PATH of LIFE. It will lead to IMMORTALITY filled with joy and delight.

 

SHOFTIM

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing our attention on the opening scenario contained within the PARASHAT. The narrative unfolds with instructions on the establishment of just courts. The basic foundation of a just court is that of JUDGES and OFFICERS. Their purpose is to reveal righteous judgment.

It is important to note that TORAH is not speaking about this Present World, but rather OLAM HA BA, i.e., the world to come. This present world is the product of the EGO’S superimposition of itself on OLAM HA BA within the limitation of space and time. On the other hand, OLAM HA BA is eternal in nature where what is predetermined by ECHAD is disclosed. In other words, the instruction to establish just courts has to do with the structure of the UPPER FORCES.

The UPPER FORCES are qualities in PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS. PURE SOUL CONSCIOUSNESS is a sensation experienced as being everything, i.e. the ALL. The SOUL is perceived as grades beginning with the lowest are NEFEST, RUACH, NESHAMAH, CHAYAH and YECHIDAH. Understanding the qualities of these grades will reveal that the SOUL is the CREATOR of the ALL. When the highest level of the SOUL is experienced, i.e. the YECHIDAH, the sensation of the ALL is the result. This result is being one with ECHAD.

Within the grade of SOUL termed YECHIDAH is the force termed SUPERNAL JUDGMENT. SUPERNAL JUDGMENT may be described as a determinate counsel that ensures that what ECHAD, Blessed be His Name, has predetermined will unfold. It is the force of Supernal Judgment that will give rise to the dissolving of the EGO’S superimposition of this PRESENT WORLD thus revealing OLAM HA BA.

The instructions to establish just courts are a disclosure of the unfoldment of the SYSTEM created by the SOUL to reveal It’s concealed nature in the manifestation of the GOAL of CREATION, yea, it is to aid in the transformation of the EGO into a vessel of light.

SHOFTIM

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing our ATTENTION on the title of the PARASHAT. The title of the PARASHAT is SHOFTIM. The IVRI transliteration SHOFTIM is interpreted into the term JUDGES. In YISRAEL, judges were employed in the establishment of just courts. Judges are destined to employ G-d’s determinate counsel to ensure that what He has decreed will come to pass. Along with ten revelations of the UPPER FORCES, the combination of the two are essential in the UNFOLDMENT of the GOAL of CREATION as well as JUST COURTS.

    The maximizing of the potential that is concealed within the human conscious experience is PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY. PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY is a state of REGENERATION which is experienced as constant improvement. The constant state of IMPROVEMENT is the result of a connection that gives rise to the transformation of SECULAR DESIRES into supernal. The transformation occurs as the result of ascension into DIVINE INTENT. The employment of SUPERNAL JUDGMENT engenders the transformation of aspects of the desires revealing the DIVINE INTENT. There’s a conscious union with ECHAD in experience.

A conscious union with ECHAD experienced as STILLNESS, PEACEABLE, QUIETNESS and CONFIDENCE is what transforms the DEGENERATE STATE into that which is REGENERATIVE. The JUDGES in the SCENARIO represent MENTAL CONSTRUCTS that aid in the process of staying on the path of LIFE reveals the necessity of being brought into a COMPANY comprised of beings of ATZULUT as well as ADAM KADMON; indeed supernal help is needed in TRANSFORMATION.

The community that we are destined to be assigned to is a great portion of what is needed in the ASCENSION. Because the demand on the Jewish people is that of the ENTIRE population of EARTH, yea, we serve as PRIEST unto the NATIONS. This responsibility of establishing the path gives rise to our need to execute SUPERNAL JUDGMENT in all matters. Therefore, we encourage YISRAEL to continue in the path that has been predetermined for you in order to TEACH and be an example of what it takes to fulfill the GOAL of CREATION and manifest PHYSICAL IMMORTALITY.

KORACH

Shalom, Shalom. We commence this DEVAR TORAH by focusing our ATTENTION upon the title of the PARASHAT. The title of the PARASHAT is KORACH. KORACH is descendant of Levi. The tribe of Levi was purposed by ECHAD to aid the KOHANIM (Priesthood) in the work of the MINISTRY.

The SCENARIO discloses the Desire of Korach to be one for power. In particular the power to influence thought, opinion and behavior. To fulfill the Desire for Power, Korach engaged in SELF-PROMOTION. The NAVI Isaiah was given an admonition to give to the King of Babylonia warning against SELF-PROMOTION. It is written, “How have you fallen from the heavens, O glowing star; you have been cut down to the ground, O conqueror of nations? You had said in your heart, I will ascend to the heavens; higher than the stars of God I shall raise my throne; I will sit at the Mountain of Meeting, on the northern side; I will ascend over the tops of the clouds; I will liken myself to the Most High! But to the nether-world have you been lowered, to the bottom of the pit!” (Isaiah 14:12-15) In this prophetic utterance, it is disclosed that SELF-PROMOTION is contrary to the will of ECHAD. It further reveals that the SUPERNAL JUDGMENT on SELF-PROMOTION is demotion. In other words, those who set themselves up are destined to fail.

The JUDGMENT on SELF-PROMOTION is based on the PREDETERMINATION OF THE SUPERNAL. It is written, “For neither from the sunrise nor from sunset, nor from the wilderness comes greatness. For God is the Judge, He lowers this one and raises that one.” (Psalm 75:7,8) In this passage, it is revealed that greatness, that is, power is delegated by ECHAD, yea, there is but ONE POWER, and the ONE POWER is ECHAD. Therefore ECHAD delegates the POWER to whom He wills. This discloses that SELF-PROMOTION is EGOTISTIC, yea, that is OPPOSITE of ECHAD. Thus those who set themselves up are destined to go down.

MISHPATIM Part 3

Shalom, Shalom. We continue our focus upon the PARASHAT MISHPATIM by placing our ATTENTION on the following passage contained within the SIDRAH, it is written, “One who strikes a man, so that he dies, shall surely be put to death. But for one who had not lain in ambush and God had caused it to come to his hand, I shall provide you a place to which he shall flee.” (Exodus 21:12,13)  In this passage of TORAH, we are given a scenario that deals with causing the DEATH of another in particular. The scenario deals with premeditated or intentional murder and causing the death of another unintentionally. The LAWS revealed in the SCENARIO are an expression of the principles contained in the Holy of Holies, the is, the UPPER LEVELS of CONSCIOUSNESS that govern CREATION.

According to CABALISTIC THINKERS, CREATION is the product of what is termed TZIM TZUM. TZIM TZUM is the force that caused the APPEARANCE of CREATION in what might be termed the UNLIMITED. CREATION is a combination of LIMITATION and that which is UNLIMITED. It is the result of an EMANATING LIGHT penetrating the UNLIMITED creating a SPACE containing the RESIDUE of that LIGHT. No doubt the purpose of this new creation that appears to be OPPOSITE of G-d was to give rise to the MANIFESTATION of the QUALITIES of G-d being the product of VOLITION. VOLITION would be the power to receive the OUTPOURING of G-d’s blessing giving rise to the revelation of His CONCEALED ATTRIBUTES latent within.
 The force that was employed in creating this new creation caused the manifestation of contrast. The manifestation of contrast required a spiritual law that would aid in the CONCEALED QUALITIES of G-d latent within to appear. That law is what is termed the law of RHYTHMIC SWING. Yea, the LAW would give rise to the experience of going from one extreme to the OTHER until BALANCE is achieved. When BALANCE is achieved, the CONCEALED qualities of the SUPERNAL are REVEALED.

The SCENARIO in the passage of this DEVAR TORAH is the product of the principle found in the UPPER LEVELS to achieve BALANCE, yea, to take a life is BALANCED by the giving of a life. It is JUSTICE executed by the JUDGMENT of the SUPERNAL.

It is JUDGMENT that will give rise to the Jewish people fulfilling our purpose in OLAM. The NAVI Daniel wrote, “But judgment will be set, and they will take away his dominion to be annihilated and to be destroyed completely. And the kingship, the dominion and the grandeur of the kingdoms under all the heavens will be given to the holy supreme nation, its kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve it.” (Daniel 7:26,27) Yea, we are destined to move n harmony with the BALANCING of CREATION through the execution of SUPERNAL JUDGMENT.