The actions of the forefathers serve as a sign for the sons because they initially occur in the roots and then spread out to all branches like those emanating from the roots. It is like a tree whose roots first draw everything necessary for its growth from the earth and then pass it on to the branches.

Not eating from the Tree of Knowledge means to not use egoistic desires since they can only be used for one’s own sake.

Question: How does the Tree of Knowledge transition into holiness?

Answer: It depends on how a person uses it.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 3/25/24, Writings of Baal HaSulam “Haman from the Torah, from Where?”

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