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The sefirah of Binah is the second of the intellectual sefirot,

Berudim ("Patterned" or "Striped") is the third and rectified modality of the Sefirot, representing the World of Tikun (Rectification). In this configuration, the Sefirot are arranged in the classic Tree of Life pattern with three pillars and interconnecting paths. Each Sefirah maintains its individuality while being properly connected to all others.

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The sefirah of Da'as is the last sefirah among the intellectual sefirot and its aspect is the connection.

Literally: Understanding.

The sefirah of Hod is the fifth sefirah among the emotions of the heart. The sefirah of Hod, together with the sefirah of Netzach, are the sefirot that bring the feeling of the heart into action. Its aspect in the soul is acknowledgment/thanksgiving, and standing firmly against external opponents to the influence.

Deep study of the intellectual or theoretical side of Chassidus.

In-depth learning, analysis, or contemplation.

Impersonal (usually in the sense of faking or pretending), outward, external.

The sefirah of Chochmah is generally the first sefirah of the drawing down of internal light, and more specifically it is the first sefirah among the intellectual sefirot. The sefirah of Chochmah receives the insight in the manner of a 'flashing lightning bolt,' in which the entire insight is perceived in a single moment, and from there the insight expands in the sefirah of Binah.

Chesed is the fourth of the ten sefiros and the first of the seven middos.

Logic and reason.

The Ten “straight” sefiros, which are arranged into three lines in the form of a man. This revelation is limited according to the refinement of each level.

The sefirah of Yesod is the last sefirah among the emotions of the heart and its aspect is the connection of the emotions of the heart, and bringing them to fruition in Malchut. Yesod is the foundation and basis for all the emotions, and it connects all the emotions together.

Literally: Fear of G-d.

The (ten) traits or abilities of the human soul. These traits correspond to the ten sefiros.

The sefirah of Keter is the highest of all. The name of the sefirah indicates that it is not an integral part of the system of sefirot, but rather above them, like a crown that is not part of the body but is placed above

1. Serving G-d out of an intrinsic appreciation of G-d and G-dliness, its beauty and joy. 2. The desire to know the truth, just because it is true, and to do what is right, just because it is right. 3. Literally: Love of G-d.

The sefirah of Malchut is the last sefirah among the emotions. Its aspect is bringing out all the other sefirot to the outside. The inner content of this attribute is humility. Malchut is the final revelation and completion of all the sefirot.

Complete devotion to Hashem to the point of self-sacrifice.

1. Soul.2. The spiritual life-force of a thing.3. The spiritual form that directs and motivates the nature of a thing.Everything in creation has a soul that gives it life—even a rock. The soul is the unique combination of spiritual forces that give each creature its nature and properties. For example, even the color, texture, and chemical properties of a rock are all dictated by spiritual forces, which are the soul of that object.More refined creatures reveal their spiritual life force to a greater degree. Lowest are inanimate objects, next plants, then animals, and finally people. Man has the special ability of rising beyond creation and gaining an additional G-dly soul. This extra soul was given as an inheritance to the Jewish People at the time of the Giving of the Torah (and is granted to a convert through conversion.)Just as the soul is the true essence of every being, G-d Himself is compared to the soul of all of reality, guiding and forming all of creation.

The G-dly Soul.

The Animal Soul.

The sefirah of Netzach is the fourth sefirah among the emotions of the heart. The sefirah of Netzach, together with the sefirah of Hod, are the sefirot that bring the feeling of the heart into action. The inner content of this attribute is perseverance, and standing strong against opposition to the influence.

Nekudim ("Dotted" or "Points") is the second modality of the Sefirot, representing the World of Tohu (Chaos). In this configuration, each Sefirah exists as a separate point in its own individual vessel, arranged vertically without interconnection. This state of isolation led to the Shevirat HaKelim (Shattering of the Vessels).

נפש, Nefesh: Soul; enlivening force. Literally, resting air. Lowest of the five soul levels; it enlivens the body with basic biological life and the ability to move and grow.רוח, Ruach: Spirit. Literally, blowing wind. The second of the five soul levels; responsible for the senses, reactivity, and emotion.נשמה, Neshamah: Soul. Literally, breath (in the lungs). The third of the five soul levels; responsible for intellect and conscious (analytical) thought.חיה, Chayah: Living. The forth of the five soul levels; responsible for desire and faith. Also the source of a person’s potential abilities, talents, creativity, intelligence, personality, and taste.יחידה, Yechidah: Singular. The fifth and highest of the five soul levels; the person’s essence, responsible for identity, free-choice, and the ability to overcome challenges. This stage is the essence of the lower four soul levels, which it activates, directs, and sometimes changes.Soul LevelLiteral TranslationRepresents1NefeshSoulStill AirActionLife-force2RuachSpiritMoving WindEmotionsSenses3NeshamahSoulBreath (in lungs)IntellectConsciousness4ChayahLivingDesireFaith5YechidahSingularIdentityChoice

The stage-by-stage descent of Divine energy from its infinite source into finite reality.

The ten distinct powers used to transmit content from a higher level to a lower.

Divine service

1. The 10 “circular” sefiros, which surround all of creation and are revealed everywhere equally (Makif).2. The revelation of Hashem’s Essence the way He is, not limited to our perception or understanding. This is expressed in Emunah, beyond understanding.3. Literally: circles.

G-d’s Essence, which is the source of everything and yet is beyond any expression, revelation, or comparison.

1. The essence of the soul.2. A person’s identity; inner self.3. The source of our free-choice, personal style and taste, creativity, and ability to solve problems and overcome challenges.

Akudim ("Banded") is the first and most primordial modality of the Sefirot, representing the pre-tzimtzum state. In this configuration, all ten Sefirot are bound together within a single unified vessel, like bands or rings. This represents absolute unity before differentiation.

Literally: personal, inwardness, internal

1. The barrier that hides G-dliness from creation, separating between a higher level and a lower one, especially between the worlds of Atzilus and Beriyah.2. The expression of an idea in a tangible form, such as a mashal, that makes the idea accessible to a student, but hides the full depth of the idea.3. Literally: curtain, partition. Especially a partition separating a king from the common folk.

The process by which the infinite Divine light, אור אין סוף, was concealed and restrained to allow for the creation of finite worlds and beings

Accepting to do G-d’s will in action without regard for any challenges.

1. The finite “line” of the Ohr Ein Sof that shines back into creation after the light was completely removed by the Tzimtzum.2. The revelation of Hashem’s infinite ability revealed in a measured way within the limits of creation.3. Literally: Line.

Something that conceals G-dliness so completely that it becomes a distraction or barrier to G-dliness.

Irrational behavior, for good or for bad.

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The sefirah of Tiferet is the third sefirah among the emotions of the heart. The sefirah of Tiferet mediates between Chesed and Gevurah. Its aspect in the soul is the quality of glorification/beauty. Tiferet is the balance between Chesed and Gevurah, and represents harmony and beauty.