Abraham saw that since he had a Mitzva that he could do only once in his life, meaning that he could make an effort on this Mitzva only once, he thought of an idea to ask his friends. Should they resist, he will have great labor to overcome them, and “According to the effort, so is the reward.” For this reason, he put himself into the test in order to receive reward (Rabash, Assorted Notes 622, “Overcoming“).

If we understand what it means to fulfill a Mitzva, that is, an action desirable in the eyes of the Creator, we see that we lack the strength to carry it out. Then we turn to the Creator and ask Him to grant us the strength and the importance of performing this action, and afterward we fulfill it.

It is said that “with charity, we should overcome more than the environment obligates.” This means that receiving the strength to overcome ourselves and fulfill the commandments is mercy from the Creator.

The reward for overcoming obstacles is our closeness to the Creator. Essentially, this is the true purpose of any commandment, that is, everything the Creator asks of us.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/12/24, Writings of Rabash “Overcoming”

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Question: It is said that creation cannot do anything without the Creator since everything originates from Him. So what is the role of creation and where is the transition to what the Creator does?

Answer: The creation must do everything possible to reach the goal on its own. By creation it is meant a ten, a single person is not considered to exist at all.

If the ten is constantly exerts, it begins to feel that it is impossible for it to reach this goal.

Therefore it begins to call upon the Creator. It is written about this: “And the children of Israel cried out from the hard work.”

When they call upon the Creator, their prayer ascends to Him, and He answers them by bringing them out of Egypt—out of egoism. That is how it works.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/28/19, “Questions and Answers”

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Question: What is a common prayer?

Answer: A common prayer is a very difficult action. For now, it is best for you to turn to the Creator personally, each with their own feelings, their own problems.

Later you will start feeling you have the same problems and feelings. To be sure that you can justify and correct them, you need to turn to the Creator together.

This state will come; it is close. You will see that from a single person, it is only a preliminary, small step toward real contact with the Creator. We cannot interact with Him individually, each on our own, especially in our state, when we are on the threshold of complete correction.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/28/19, “Questions and Answers”

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Question: To ascend the degrees of human, we choose a group and a Kabbalistic society where we practice love for our friends and mutual guarantee.

At the same time, we isolate ourselves from other environments so they do not negatively influence us. Will this isolation not mean retreating from real life and our responsibility for what happens in the world?

Answer: First, you currently do not yet bear any responsibility for what happens in the world.

Second, as you gradually ascend, you will expand your horizon. You will see how you influence other groups, how all groups together influence the Creator, and how the Creator relates to each group. We will study all of this, and study it in practice.

Do not be afraid of anything. The main thing is not to miss lessons and to strive to gain as much knowledge about spirituality as possible.
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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: As a future Kabbalist, how can I help a friend come closer to the Creator?

Answer: First of all, you are already considered a Kabbalist. You can help him by further strengthening your connection with him and supporting him.

Question: In the ten, I see everyone as perfect, even if I notice flaws, I can immediately nullify myself. But in the corporeal world, egoism overwhelms me and prevents me from quickly seeing that I am the one who needs correction, not others. Why does this happen?

Answer: Because in spirituality, you have the support of the group.

Question: How should we “make (ourselves) a Rav” of our friends who teach us so they become a channel of connection with the Creator?

Answer: You should respect all your friends as if they are above you. There is no harm in listening to them as teachers.

Question: When we study sources, it is not difficult to see our friend as a teacher. But when it comes to lesson-related questions, some sort of struggle arises among us, and we cannot even make a decision. How should decisions be made in the ten?

Answer: Solely according to who your teacher is, what he says, and what you accept from him.
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From the 2^nd part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/6/24, “The Conditions for Studying with Friends”

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Question: Is it possible to overcome all the obstacles on a spiritual level, within the group, rather than on a physical level?

Answer: Yes, if we try hard to mentally bring the entire world into the group and resolve all global, personal, and any other issues specifically within the group, within the ten, in the HaVaYaH, where the Creator should be revealed. He is present there, albeit in a concealed form.

Question: What are spiritual disturbances?

Answer: Spiritual disturbances are the disturbances that arise in our connection with friends and in the collective connection with the Creator. There are no other disturbances. All the intimidating names of evil angels and other objects or phenomena represent qualities that drive us apart, but through which we establish correct relationships with each other.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 8/28/19, “Questions and Answers”

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Talks about the Steps of the Ladder, Part 7

When Is Prayer Complete?

We reach a complete prayer when our heart fully agrees with the Creator, and there is nothing between us and the Creator to disturb the sensation that “He is good that does good.” Consequently, our prayer aligns with what is written in the Siddur (prayer book) or with what is written in Part 12 of The Study of the Ten Sefirot: the sacrifices, the Shema, the Eighteen Prayer, and so on.

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Question: What are “weeds” in our desire, and how can we identify them if we’re egoists?

Answer: “Weeds” are egoistic desires that you try to use for spiritual purposes.

Question: But as an egoist, I don’t realize how this affects others. How do I gain the ability to see these weeds as harmful?

Answer: Because you are in a ten supported by the group’s collective opinion and by the entire world Kli this creates the conditions within you to perceive reality in this way.

Question: Does that mean friends should point out what in me are weeds?

Answer: They are already pointing it out. All your negative thoughts about the group, yourself, the Creator, and advancement all come to you from spirituality.
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From the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 11/4/24, Writings of Rabash “Go Forth”

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