Chapter 5 From ‘A Guide For the Perplexed of the Generation’ Maimonides (the Rambam) already wrote that the Biblical Story of Creation is not entirely literal, because it also contains metaphoric depth.  In any event, it is not a foundation of the Torah to interpret the Story of Creation merely literally.   He wrote that if he had proof that the Universe has always existed and was not created by God, as expr ..read more

David Friedman paints and teaches Kabbalah in a unique style that conveys the symbols and significance of the wondrous world of Kabbalah. As a guest of JNF and sponsored by Orna Triguboff of Neshamah Life, David has given splendid enlightening Presentations whilst in Australia ..read more

Introduction - The Story of Creation and the Kabbalah ..read more

I live in a small town called Safed in the upper Galilee, the northernmost part of Israel. Around twenty thousand people live in this ancient and historic town. Safed is a quaint and beautiful mountain-town, with winding cobblestone alleys, panoramic views, and a sky that glows with the most incredible hues of blue just after the sun sets ..read more