Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Did the Talmud Predict Today's Crisis in Israel?
Monday, March 20, 2023
Feminism and the Curses of Eve
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Third Rome #3: Russia's Hidden Role in Hasidism and Zionism
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
How did events in the Russian Empire launch two transformative Jewish movements that changed the world? What role has Russia (particularly the KGB) played in the early years of the State of Israel, and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict? And what does it all have to do with ancient prophecies of Magog, Edom, and the "Third Rome"?
To watch previous lectures on "Third Rome" click on the Palvanov Label below this blog post.
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Secrets of Tu b"Shvat
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
How did Tu b’Shevat go from a footnote on the Jewish calendar to an important mystical holiday? What are the true origins of the Tu b’Shevat seder? And what does it all have to do with the State of Israel and the coming of Mashiach?
Find out in this class where we also outline the proper steps of the Tu b’Shevat seder, explain the Kabbalistic meaning of the Tu b’Shevat fruits, explore the Book of Judges, and present an intriguing theory about the coming Final Redemption.
Friday, January 13, 2023
Cosmic Shemittot
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
Were there civilizations before ours? How can we explain archaeological evidence that dates as far back as 12,000 years? Explore the ancient Kabbalistic notion of Shemittot ("Cosmic Sabbaticals") of 7000-year cycles.
This short video is spliced together from two longer classes. For the full version Part 1 click here and Part 2 click here
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Who is Mashiach?
[published motzei Shabbat]
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
What is the true role of the Messiah, and how can we properly identify this person? What are the 5 key qualities that Mashiach must possess? And who were the 5 major figures in Jewish history that had a messianic movement associated with them?
Find out in this class, where we also explore Jacob’s transformation into Israel, the spiritual power of music, the greatness of King David, and the timeline of events in the forthcoming Messianic Age.
*Background image of the Third Temple under construction courtesy of The Temple Institute.
Monday, November 21, 2022
Blessings You Don't Say but Really Should!
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
What is the blessing on an elephant? How about an albino? Find out in this class where we explore the power and meaning of the ancient berachot instituted by our Sages.Monday, November 14, 2022
Who Was Og the Giant? And Other Big Questions in Genesis
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov Addressing some big mysteries in Sefer Beresheet, the Book of Genesis, and beyond:
- Who was Og and how did he survive the Great Flood?
- What exactly were the Ten Trials of Abraham?
- Why is Eliyahu spelled without a vav in the Tanakh 5 times?
- What is the difference between Chokhmah, Binah, and Da’at (“Chabad”)?
- Which of the “Cosmic Shemittot” are we in?
- Who was the Nachash (the Primordial Serpent) in Eden?
- Does God create evil?
- Is the Torah written in ancient Hebrew script or in Assyrian/Ashuri script?
- How will all of history be revealed in the Messianic Age?
- Is there a rational way to understand the Great Flood?
- Where was the Garden of Eden located?
More on the incredible story of Og (with archaeological evidence): click here
More useful links at You Tube source: click here
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Noah's Ark and the Tower of Babel: Not What You Think!
Friday, October 14, 2022
Third Rome #2: Russia, Iran, and Gog u'Magog
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
The Kabbalah of Yom Kippur
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
What is the deeper meaning behind the five afflictions of Yom Kippur? How do they serve to purify the five aspects of the soul?
Also discussed is whether the sons of Jacob actually sold their brother Joseph or not, the Ten Martyrs that are mourned on Yom Kippur, miracles of the Yom Kippur War, and the role of air and water in Creation.
For a written summary of the class, see here
Friday, August 26, 2022
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Myth of Moses Mendelssohn
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
Was Moses Mendelssohn really out to destroy traditional Judaism? Did he launch Reform Judaism? Find out who Mendelssohn really was and why he became such a notorious figure in the Orthodox Jewish world. Also discussed is a brief explanation of the three major Kabbalistic movements that arose in the 18th century.Sunday, August 7, 2022
Sunday, April 3, 2022
Third Rome: Russia, Ukraine and Moshiach
HT: Yaak
Rabbi Efraim Palvanov
This is the one of the most exciting and interesting shiurim I have ever heard. Highly recommended.
Did the ancient Jewish Sages prophecy the Russia-Ukraine war? What does the coming of Moshiach have to do with it? An eye-opening talk on the intertwined history of Rome, Moscow, Kyiv and the Jewish people.
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