In the previous installment of The Many Souls of Man, we discussed the animal soul, Nefesh HaBahamit. Now, we shall turn to the godly soul, Nefesh HaElokit. Then the Eternal G‑d formed man of the dust ...
Second, in classical philosophy and in medieval Jewish philosophy, the levels of the soul are often compared to four yesodot (literally, “foundations,” or classical elements)—aish (“fire”), ru’ach ...
The tribes of Shimon and Levi have an unusual and tempestuous relationship. They were in fact a combustible twosome when together. In an act of anger and revenge they plot and carry out the murder of ...