Question: What is an evil state, i.e., evil itself? I feel like I am in a soap bubble in this state, and I am looking for a way to get out of it. Where does it come from and how is it connected to the global system?

Answer: This is a state where my egoism rules over me and I cannot do anything about it. I tremble all over, and I do not know how to tear it apart, burn it, or do anything to it. I can’t do anything; it is still dominates me.

This state of hatred toward it and at the same time its power over me is wonderful. It is the recognition of evil.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 2/28/20, Questions of the World Kli

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Question: We cannot rely on knowledge since they are receiving Kelim. The same applies to feelings since they are false and cannot be trusted.

What can we rely on if above the knowledge there are Kelim of bestowal, which we do not have yet? It turns out that we are hanging in the air.

Answer: When you are hanging in the air, try to hold on to each other. And then you will understand that your common desire is beneath you as a solid stable platform on which you can lean, stand, and not be afraid to fall.

Question: What is the main work of the ten at this intermediate point when we do not have support yet?

Answer: Only to hold on to each other!

Question: Will our path be suspended all the time, or will some solid ground appear on the way?

Answer: It will definitely appear when you reach it.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 10/28/24, Writings of Rabash, “Noah Was a Righteous Man”

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Question: How is the Creator revealed in a group when its members annul themselves before each other?

Answer: The Creator is revealed gradually according to our ability to rise above our egoism and connect with our friends solely through bestowal and love. It is within this collective desire that He is attained.

Question: Can we still build the Creator if not all the friends are working toward bestowal?

Answer: Yes, you can. Even if only half the group is working toward bestowal, you can still build an image of the Creator to depict Him before you and yourselves before Him correctly. Then, everything will be in order.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK (the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian), “We have gathered here”

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Question: Why does Rabash consider a group essential for spiritual growth?

Answer: This is not only Rabash’s view but the view of all Kabbalists since the first revelation of the Creator in our world.

As soon as people in our world began to attain Him, the wisdom of Kabbalah emerged among them, and they established the principle that the most important thing for those studying Kabbalah is to strive toward the Creator.

Question: Kabbalists say that all of humanity must come to correction. However, people, in general, are far from spirituality. Can we expect a radical correction of humanity through the methodology of Kabbalah in the foreseeable future? Or is the main focus our individual path?

Answer: We need to study the wisdom of Kabbalah with the aim of connecting with each other in our tens, within which we can reveal the Creator. From there, we will feel how tens can come together to form a larger group. That is our path.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK (the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian), “We have gathered here”

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Question: How is it that we as a ten come to a single opinion and all our spiritual accumulations become one accumulation?

Answer: Although our efforts in the ten are felt and appear differently, they all ultimately unite into one effort: attainment of the Creator.

Question: What does it mean “to be ready to die for the ten” in a spiritual sense?

Answer: “To die for the ten” means to completely renounce one’s egoistic goals for the sake of the ten.

Question: In what way should the feeling of the greatness of the Creator expressed so we can carry out the principles of bestowal?

Answer: All of this is expressed within a person. A person should feel how the Creator has revealed Himself to him and wishes to assist in his spiritual advancement.

Question: How does one attain the force of the Creator to work for the sake of bestowal within the ten?

Answer: You must show each other that you are working in this way, and then you will inspire in each other the same desire.

Question: What is the temple of the human soul and where is it located? Why do we not have a connection to it?

Answer: The temple of the human soul is in the Creator. When we strive toward the Creator, we simultaneously reach toward this temple.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/4/24, Writings of Rabash, Assorted Notes 344, “Go Forth”

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Question: Everything comes from the Creator. The points in the heart, our thoughts, everything that happens all originate from Him. Does anything depend on me? What is my role, my responsibility?

Answer: Your role and responsibility are revealed specifically within the collective group where you are to bring all the friends, including yourself, to the united state in which you are all completely similar to the Creator.

Our goal is to achieve elevation to the highest level of creation. No one will leave you halfway uncertain about where to go next. Therefore, we must unite to the point of fully attaining the Creator and the entire system of creation. So be prepared for this.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK – the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian, “We have gathered here”

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By studying the upper world, we gradually begin to realize that it is based on bestowal and not on reception like in our world. That is why we learn to bestow.

Although our wisdom is called the wisdom of receiving (Hochmat haKabbalah), in its essence, it is built only on bestowal. So we will learn to bestow.

Question: How can I check the sincerity of my intention to bestow? After all, I can quite easily convince myself that my intentions are not at all egoistic and are aimed at the group, but deep down, I am deceived.

Answer: It will always seem to you that you are already in the quality of bestowal and love for the friends.

But then it will gradually be revealed that this is not so. It’s okay, this is the system of revealing egoism.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK – the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian, “We have gathered here”

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Question: Why should I feel awe before the Creator rather than affection and gratitude toward Him?

Answer: We feel awe from the awareness of the Creator’s revelation when we attain Him. But in general, this is not mandatory; it comes by itself.

So let’s keep striving step by step to come closer to the Creator, to reveal Him, and will see what it evokes within us.

Question: How can we perceive this sense of awe to foster unity and love within the group?

Answer: Together as a ten turn to the Creator and implore, request, and plead with Him to lift you closer to Him. Use the simplest words, He will understand everything.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK – the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian, “We have gathered here”

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Question: In the ten, a great force is created that allows one to fight with oneself to annul egoistic desire. Does the force of egoism increase to the same extent?

Answer: No, the force of egoism practically does not increase. It is revealed slightly, in proportion to our spiritual ascent, so that we feel our connection to the spiritual ladder more deeply and recognize our connection with the Creator and with the friends at each degree more and more.

Question: How can we strengthen the connection within the ten so that it has the full potential to acquire qualities of bestowal?

Answer: You need to find a common language and shared feelings between you, otherwise the Creator will not raise you. Coming closer to the Creator is only possible through connection with each other.

To reach this, listen to what your friends say, try to feel their desire for spirituality, and be inspired by it.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/3/24, for Graduates of MAK – the International Academy of Kabbalah in Russian, We Have Gathered Here

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Preparation to the Lesson

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1st part of the Lesson — Writings of Baal HaSulam, “Introduction to The Study of the Ten Sefirot,” Item 148

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2nd part of the Lesson — “Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah)”

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