The Mystery of God and His Shekhinah I

Eli Dorfman, Lecturer in Jewish Studies

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Eli Dorfmam believes that an understanding of Jewish mystical tradition helps one to understand many spiritual concepts expressed in the New Testament. And conversely, spiritual ideas expressed in the New Testament offer greater clarity to many traditional Jewish mystical ideas. The Mystery of God and His Shekhinah I introduces students to the broader topic of Jewish Mysticism. The lecturer explains the Midrashic way of thinking and introduces the audience to a key book in the Kaballah tradition - the Zohar. The course proceeds to outline the concept of Tzimtzum and presents the overview of the system of Sephirot, relating them to the spiritual ideas expressed in the New Testament. Be prepared to look beyond the surface to trace the spiritual ideas through the pages of the Bible and tradition. 

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Eli Dorfman

Lecturer in Jewish Studies

Eli Dorfman is a faculty member teaching management in the Global MBA program at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University in Germany. Besides a Diploma in Biblical Counseling from "Coram Deo" he also earned a master’s degree in the Jewish Philosophy and Bible at Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem. His research interest lies in the intersection and interaction of Jewish and Christian texts and traditions.

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  • 02. Introduction to Zohar 28:05
  • 03. Understanding Midrash (Part 1) 29:47
  • 04. Understanding Midrash (Part 2) 24:00
  • 05. Jesus in the Midst of Israel 09:42
  • 06. The Concept of Tzimtzum 19:14
  • 07. Tzimtzum in the New Testament? 18:03
  • 08. The Concept of Sefirot 20:06
  • 09. Sefirot (Part 1) 20:52
  • 10. Sefirot (Part 2) 22:15
  • 11. The Living Sefirot 11:19
  • 12. Sefirot and Trinity 29:02
  • 13. Adam Kadmon 13:11

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  • Leena Jauhal

    Posted 1 month ago
    Very Insightful, My understanding of the Trinity has definitely widened. The concept of Emanation, as opposed to being created clarifies the divinity of Yesuha The Messiah. Thank You for taking time to teach us this lesson.
  • Judy Zimmerman

    Posted 1 month ago
    Interesting facts & knowledgeable speaker
  • Ssenyonjo Ivan

    Posted 1 month ago
    Great awakening
  • Lyle Greanya

    Posted 1 month ago
    Quality presentation.
  • Carol Shypitka

    Posted 2 months ago
    The content and presenter were amazing. Spoken language was unclear at times and somewhat hard to understand. At times he spoke very fast and low. It was a speeding train whose engine sound faded. That being said it he was very knowlegable and engagind. I am very impressed with his knowledge and pleased he shared it here with me. So much to think about.

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