Bnei Baruch Kabbalah Academy Global Course 2025/26 [2026-04-26]

Introduction to the Desire for Reception and the Spiritual Process

The host begins by reflecting on the emotional and spiritual experience of receiving light in Kabbalah, emphasizing the shame felt when one cannot receive, and the importance of opening the heart and asking questions.

The Role of the Screen and the Four Stages of the Light

The discussion centers on the concept of the 'screen' (masach) and the four stages of the spread of the Holy Spirit, particularly focusing on the fourth stage where Malchut begins to develop a desire to give rather than receive.

The Transformation of Desire: From Egoism to Altruism

The host explains how the soul’s egoistic nature must be transformed through intention, using metaphors like the 'hot dog' and 'cake' to illustrate the struggle of transcending self-centered desire.

The Importance of Repeated Study and Internalization

The host emphasizes that understanding Kabbalistic texts comes not from initial comprehension but from repeated exposure, allowing the material to 'enter' the soul and become felt internally.

The Concept of Zivug Diaka and the Birth of New Desire

The episode explores the spiritual mechanism of Zivug Diaka—the decision to leave the source—which leads to the creation of a new desire and the possibility of spiritual rebirth.