FRIDAY PRAYER: HESED-TEVILAH (טְבִילָה): PURIFYING (WASHING OF THE BODY) RITUAL
READING: BETWEEN AFTERNOON AND SUNSET – THURSDAY
TEVILAH (טְבִילָה): PURIFYING (WASHING OF THE BODY) RITUAL AFTER THE MAIN READINGS OF `PRAYER OF MANY´ THIS WEEK.
An Exercise in Relations
It is only from within the correct relations to others that one arrives at love of the Creator.
Naturally, towards the Creator we have respect and for a friend we show disrespect. But bestowal towards others must be more important than to the Creator. Try to do this exercise: Show disrespect to the Creator and love toward others. This will help you see where you are. It is only from within the correct relations to others, which is firstly, “What you hate yourself, don’t do to others” and then, “Love the other as yourself” so that you can reach, “Love the Lord your God.”
– from the 5th part of the Daily Kabbalah Lesson 08/15/11, Preface to the Wisdom of Kabbalah (minutes 11-15), Daily Kabbalah Tip
PRAYER FOR UPPER STATE: SELF SCRUTINY – reflect on the condition of your present inner state and its corporeal reflection in your physical life. Reflect on its lacks that will lead to the connection with the rest of the souls. What prayer is necessary for this?
Arvut!