The Hidden Orchard Podcast

The Four Types Of Giving According to the Kabbalah

Among the profound teachings of Rav Ashlag, we look at the four types of giving in Kabbalah. Learn how each form of giving serves as a pathway for spiritual growth.
 
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From Midrash to Manger: The Interplay of Jesus's Birth and Rabbinic Tradition

When we look closely at the birth narratives in the Gospels, we'll find these stories conform to an archetypal pattern, sharing many parallels with the Rabbinic Midrash. How does this knowledge alter our view of these texts?
 
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The Hidden Light - The Ohr HaGanuz and the Mystery of Chanukkah

Chanukkah is far more than candles and latkes—it's a radiant moment of spiritual revelation, reminding us of the hope for the Messiah and the ultimate promise of the World to Come.
In this episode, we explore some of these insights.
 
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What Comes After Heaven? A Guide to the World of Souls and the Olam HaBa

Is heaven the soul's last stop, or is there more? In this article, we will explore the tradition behind the ideas of the Messianic era, Heaven, and the World to Come - including a few key references to these in the New Testament.
 
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Dybuk: The Mysteries of Spiritual Possession and Evil Spirits

The dybuk—often called an evil spirit, unclean spirit, and even a ghost—represents the restless soul of a deceased individual who clings to the living, often causing spiritual or physical disturbances. From the New Testament to the Kabbalah, we will explore this idea in depth.
 
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Being in the World, But Not of the World

As the temptations of modern life multiply, the spiritual decline we see in communities and spiritual leaders is a wake-up call, causing us to ask: how does one safeguard their soul? Does the Jewish oral tradition offer insight into the early communities' methods for preserving sanctity?
 
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Salvation Part 2: Saved From Hell

In part 2 of this series, we explore the overlap of the ideas about the soul and its journey after death. Is hell eternal, and is there repentance afterlife?
 
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Genesis Misunderstood: The True Meaning of 'Adam' and Humanity

Many people have read Genesis believing that Adam and Eve were simply the first two individuals who set humanity’s story into motion. This has created problems between religion and science, but what if this understanding was based on a misinterpretation? A closer look at the Hebrew reveals a profound nuance.
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The Creation Paradox: Exploring Genesis and the Origins of “GOD”

In this episode, we'll unbox common misconceptions about the Creator, and begin the exploration of a deeper, more sophisticated understanding upon which to build.
 
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Salvation Part 1: What Does It Mean to be "Saved"?

In this short series, we will walk through a high-level history of this term, its usage in the Bible and Rabbinic tradition, and its appearance in Jewish mysticism. We will also seek to understand parallels and divergences between Jewish and Christian traditions.
 
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