30-30ZoharWorkbook 2018

Table of contents
3 Introduction to the Zohar

Brief History of the Zohar
The Greatest Tool of Our Generation
Using the Zohar: Awakening the Light
Understanding the Zohar
The Zohar’s Language and Letters
The Effects of the Zohar
The Ladder
10 Preparation for Using the Zohar

Appreciating the Benefits of the Zohar
Helpful Prerequisites for Using the Zohar
Recommended Consciousness and Intentions While Using the Zohar
12 Methods of Using the Zohar

3 Methods of Connecting
5 Ways of Studying the Zohar
Timing
Additional Information
14 The Zohar Workbook
16 The Structure of Each Day

Day 1: Activating Desire
Day 2: Purifying Agenda
Day 3: Awe and Love
Day 4: Strengthening Our Soul and Feeling Whole
Day 5: How the Opponent Operates
Day 6: Forgiveness
Day 7: Full Effort and Assisting Others
Day 8: Thoughts
Day 9: Embracing Difficulty
Day 10: Humility
Day 11: Letting the Light In
Day 12: Gradual Progress
Day 13: Grabbing Opportunities to Give
Day 14: Everything Has a Right to Exist
Day 15: Diffusing Anger
Day 16: Words Have Power
Day 17: Judging Favorably
Day 18: Praying for Others
Day 19: Protecting the Soul
Day 20: Our Environment
Day 21: Poverty and Wealth
Day 22: Giving Freely
Day 23: Beginnings
Day 24: Desire to Learn
Day 25: Unconditional Support
Day 26: Overcoming Fears
Day 27: Beyond the Superficial
Day 28: Awakening Peace
Day 29: Soulmates
Day 30: Sharing Your Blessings
78 Index
Glossary (Zohar Terms)
Structure of the Zohar
References for Continued Study
introduction to the zohar
Brief History of the Zohar
The Zohar has existed forever, although not in its present form as a book. The
Zohar began as an oral tradition of secrets. Adam possessed the Zohar, as did
the patriarchs of the Bible. At Mount Sinai, Moses received the Torah (spiritual
wisdom) and the secrets of the Zohar in spoken form. These were passed from
one generation to the next, but they were not written down until Rav Shimon bar
Yochai was granted divine permission to give the ancient secrets in written form.
The Zohar was originally composed in Aramaic, a language widely spoken in the
ancient world but now largely forgotten. It was first written down approximately
two thousand years ago, although the exact date is uncertain. But more than
being written, the Zohar was revealed.
Although secular scholars have disagreed about the Zohar’s authorship, from
a spiritual perspective this is a meaningless debate. Once we appreciate the
greatness of the Zohar’s wisdom, it becomes clear that the author—whoever this
may have been—was a truly exalted soul. Still, whenever the Zohar’s authorship
has been discussed by kabbalists throughout history, it has been agreed that the
author must have been Rav Shimon bar Yochai. No lesser soul could have been a
channel for this revelation. As Rav Yehuda Ashlag, the great twentieth century
kabbalist, expressed it: “From the day that I have been enabled, by means of
the Light of the Almighty, to peruse this holy book, it never entered my mind to
investigate its authorship. The reason for this is simple. The contents of the book
caused my mind to conjure up the cherished excellence of the authority of Rav
Shimon bar Yochai incalculably more than any of the other holy masters.”
During Rav Shimon’s lifetime, the text of the Zohar was written down by his
student, Rabbi Abba. But, in the centuries that followed, and as the Zohar itself
had predicted, the Zohar was largely hidden from the world. The sages of Kabbalah
realized that the revelation of the Zohar must await the day when humanity as
a whole was ready to receive it. The Zohar reemerged in the thirteenth century
through the efforts of Rav Moses deLeon in Spain. But it was not until 1540 that
a prominent kabbalist of the era, Rav Abraham Azulai, declared that the time
had come for the Zohar to be disseminated to all of humanity. “From now on,”
he wrote, “the basic levels of Kabbalah must be taught to everyone young and
old. Only through Kabbalah will we forever eliminate war, destruction, and man’s
inhumanity to his fellow man.” Rav Azulai invoked passages in the Zohar depicting a
future in which even small children would come to know the teachings of Kabbalah.
The next great development in kabbalistic revelation came from Rav Isaac Luria,
known as the Ari, who was born in Jerusalem in 1534. After moving from Jerusalem
to Egypt as a young man, he adopted the existence of a hermit scholar, isolating
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himself with the Zohar in a cottage by the Nile. According to Kabbalah, Elijah the
Prophet and a whole host of angels joined him in his study, and there Rav Luria
attained a supremely powerful connection to the Light of the Creator.
At age thirty-six, the Ari was told by Elijah to go to the Holy Land, to the town of
Safed, a spiritual community located in what is now Israel. There he was to meet
a scholar, Chaim Vital, and instruct him. At that time, Rav Vital was struggling
with a challenging section of the Zohar. He had spent weeks praying, meditating,
begging for the revelation of the wisdom, trying to decipher its code. At the time,
Rav Luria was earning his living as a humble shopkeeper. After they met, Rav Vital
asked himself, How can I learn spiritual wisdom from a man who does nothing but
work in a shop? Then he began to have a recurring dream. In the dream, Rav Luria
was effortlessly explaining the Zohar to him.
Compelled by the power of this dream, Rav Vital sought out Rav Luria, but again
his doubt overcame him. As Rav Vital turned to leave, Rav Luria asked him if he was
familiar with a certain section of the Zohar. Rav Vital turned in astonishment; it
was precisely the passage with which he was struggling. Rav Luria did indeed open
up the wisdom of the text to him, and once the Light contained in that passage
was revealed to Rav Vital, he knew Rav Luria was meant to be his teacher from
that moment on. Like Rav Shimon bar Yochai, Rav Luria never wrote a word. His
wisdom was passed orally to his students, who recorded his teachings.
The Greatest Tool of Generation

Before time, before space, before a single atom came into being, the thought of
creation was already a reality in the mind of the Creator. This thought was, and
is, the vision of a perfect world—without pain, without suffering, without death—
bringing unlimited abundance and fulfillment to every soul. This perfect world is
much more than a mere vision. It is a reality. It exists. It is a parallel universe right
here, right now, concealed only until we achieve our purpose in this world.
Why is the perfect world concealed? Because nothing can be given to us unearned. We
have come into this world in search of the Light—but the Light is already here if only
we can make ourselves fit to receive it through spiritual work and transformation.
To make this possible, the Creator has given us a great gift—a portal into the perfect
world. That portal is the Zohar; the most powerful tool for our transformation.
The Zohar is a wellspring of spiritual energy, a fountainhead of metaphysical power

that not only reveals and explains, but literally brings blessing, protection, and
well-being into the lives of all those who read or peruse its sacred texts. All that is
required is worthy desire, the certainty of a trusting heart, and an open and receptive
mind. The Zohar is written in a kind of code, through which metaphors, parables,
and cryptic language at first conceal but ultimately reveal the forces of creation.
As electrical current is concealed in wire and cable before disclosing itself as an

illuminated light bulb, the spiritual Light of the Creator is wrapped in allegory and
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symbolism throughout the Aramaic text of the Zohar. And while many books
contain information and knowledge, the Zohar both expresses and embodies
spiritual Light. The very letters on its pages have the power to bring spiritual
wisdom and positive energy into every area of our lives.
As our hearts awaken to the Zohar, we literally step through a supernal gateway
into the perfect world and the reality of our perfected selves. The more we connect
to the Zohar, the more our world merges with the Creator’s vision. Michael Berg
shares a teaching that the ultimate state of spiritual existence is “utmunat hashem
yabit,” which translates as “he sees the picture of the Creator.” Expanding on this,
he explains that Moses’ supreme level of prophecy, his success and perseverance
in the face of continuous challenges and his ultimate ability to rise above the
influence of the physical world was a result of his ability to see the world through
the eyes of the Creator.
Our goal as human beings is to reach this state; a state where we are able to see
beyond the present moment connecting past, present and future; understanding
the totality of every situation. This is a state where we are able to constantly
perceive cause and effect; order beneath chaos; mercy within judgement; light
within darkness. This is what it means to ‘see the picture of the Creator’ and this is
the gift of engaging with the Zohar; our perception is aligned with the perception
of the Creator.
Moreover, kabbalists teaches that as greater and greater numbers of people also
begin this study, we will achieve the ultimate transformation of the physical world.
For those who approach the Zohar with sincerity and an open heart, it is the
greatest gift that can be received or given. And as Rav Shimon bar Yochai, author
of the Zohar, explains in the Zohar’s pages; only by bringing the Light of the Zohar
to the world will the perfected world will be achieved—a world set free from pain,
suffering, and death. This is the reason that the kabbalists were so passionately
committed to revealing the Zohar.
Using the Zohar: Awakening the Light

Our teacher and founder of the Kabbalah Centre Rav Ashlag has a profound
teaching that the one area of our lives where we can truly exert our free will is
our environment, which includes the place we live, people we surround ourselves
with and information we expose ourselves to. He explains that, “We do have the
freedom of will to choose an environment from the start, through books and
guides that which influence us with good ideas,” and that a wise man will choose
his environment intentionally and change his environmental conditions to make
sure they are always “conducive to growth” (Wisdom of Truth, pg.189).
The information we allow ourselves to be exposed to directly influences our

thoughts and feelings. By choosing to connect to the Zohar we choose to connect
to stories and lessons that are intended to help our soul elevate. Imagine that you
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read a magazine article full of judgement or pessimism. According to Rav Ashlag,
this would make you more vulnerable to falling into judgement and pessimism
during your interactions throughout the rest of your day because your mind is
already attuned to that frequency. Reading the Zohar has the reverse effect.
When you read the Zohar, you read about pursuing unconditional love, tolerance, and
human dignity, and you are encouraged through profound stories and teachings to
temper your ego, persevere through challenges, and constantly seek more growth
and more unity with the Light of the Creator. This type of information puts your
mind, body, heart, and soul in the highest frequency possible; pre-programming
you to have the best possible chance at living each and every day from the highest
state of consciousness. Exercising our free will and choosing to engage with the
Zohar, choosing to make it a part of our environment, is an act of self-love and
love for humanity as you are choosing to expose yourself to pure energy that serves
everyone’s best interest.
Furthermore, the experience of reading an ordinary book or article is exactly what

it seems: We’re just reading. When studying and reading the Zohar, we connect to
the Aramaic language, the DNA of this universe that has an affinity with the spark
of the Light of the Creator within our own soul and therefore, we actually awaken
the very energies we’re reading about. When we study a passage concerning
mercy, for example, that aspect of the Creator’s Light is awakened in ourselves
and even in the world as a whole. We become more merciful and more forgiving,
which in turn elicits the quality of mercy from others. When we scan the Zohar’s
passages dealing with judgment, we gain the power to remove judgments placed
upon us, while also erasing our own judgmental tendencies.
Open yourself to this power, and it will be there for you. The Creator’s Light is
like a bottomless well unlimited in the amount of water it can provide. Our
consciousness is like a vessel; a receiving entity that is also boundless. The larger
this vessel becomes, the more water we can draw from the well. The higher our
level of consciousness, the more Light we receive. Our task is to open ourselves
more and more to the Light by expanding the volume of our spiritual vessel.
Understanding the Zohar

Studying and meditating upon the pages of the Zohar is vitally important. What’s
more, this should be done not only in translation but in the original language as
well, even if you don’t “understand” a single word. Since the kabbalists teach that
simply having the Zohar in your home brings connection with the Creator’s Light,
reading, meditating, or scanning the pages can be even more powerful—even if
you encounter something outside your comprehension. Here are a few quotes
from the kabbalists regarding this idea:
“How do we make connections with the upper worlds? With the Hebrew
letters. When the book is closed, that energy is in potential. The minute I see
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it with my eyes I have activated it. The Hebrew language is not just a
language. The letters encase the Light of God. How to activate it? Studying
it, verbalizing the words, and even if you can’t read Hebrew, scanning the
letters activates the energy. Just scanning the Zohar creates the arousal in
the letters. What arousal? The arousal of the Light of God.”
– Kabbalist Rav Berg
“It was already established that the words of the Zohar are beneficial to the
soul, even if one does not understand any of what he is reciting. This is
similar to someone who goes into a perfume shop. Even if he does not buy
anything, still he takes the good scents away with him.”
– Kabbalist Degel Machaneh Efrayim
“The study of the Zohar is magnificent for purifying and for sanctifying the
spirit, even if one does not understand what he is reading, and even if one
makes many reading mistakes, nevertheless it is important to the Creator.
This is similar to the case of a small child who does not know how to speak,
and only says half words in a funny manner. His father and his mother will
still laugh and rejoice with the sounds that he makes. Similarly, He sits in the
Heavens, and is happy that he has this love for the Torah and wants to learn,
yet his intelligence is not enough or because he has no one to teach him, yet
still he studies with what is available to him.”
– Kabbalist Rav Eliezer Papo
“There is an immeasurably great benefit awaiting those who occupy

themselves with the Wisdom of Kabbalah. And even though they may not
understand what they are studying, because by their great desire and yearn
ing to understand what they are studying, they awaken upon themselves
those encircling Lights of their souls.”
– Kabbalist and Founder of the Kabbalah Centre Rav Yehuda Ashlag
There are many times throughout the Zohar when we read about people physically
traveling; moving from one place to another. The kabbalists explain every story
involving a physical journey is really a code for the journey a certain soul or group of
souls are embarking on; moving from one level to another. For example, when the
Zohar speaks about friends traveling along a road or climbing up a mountain, this
is a code for the transformation and elevation their souls are experiencing, such
as overcoming a challenge and or revealing new Light. Every time we read about
physical journeys in the Zohar, our souls also have the opportunity to elevate as
well.
The same holds true for names of people and places. Each person and place
is a conduit to specific forms of Light. For example, anytime the Zohar speaks
about Moses, we are not just connecting to the physical character Moses; we are
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connecting to all the attributes and the energy Moses represented during his
lifetime; activating and strengthening these attributes within ourselves. Every
Rabbi that is referred to in the Zohar is a spiritual master with unique virtues.
Every time different Rabbis are mentioned, we connect our souls to the energy of
mastery over certain virtues. We plug ourselves into an outlet of infinite energy.
Even if we are completely confused by the story or teaching we are reading about,
having certainty in our soul’s ability to elevate through our study is enough to
activate this elevation itself. The kabbalists teach that having a consciousness of
certainty is always more powerful than any intellectual understanding, and this is
particularly true when it comes to reaping the benefits of the Zohar.
The Zohar’s Language and Letters

The Zohar is written in the ancient language of Aramaic, a sister language to
Hebrew that employs Hebrew letters. While Hebrew was the language of the
upper classes, Aramaic was the language of the common people. The Zohar’s
revelation in Aramaic is a message that this tool of Light can and should be used
by all people. In our everyday lives, we’re used to thinking of the letters of the
English alphabet in purely functional terms. The letters are units we put together
to create words, just as bricks are the units we use to create a wall. We think
of both the letters and the bricks in practical rather than spiritual terms: they’re
small, inert objects we use to create larger objects.
The letters of the Hebrew alphabet (used for both Aramaic and Hebrew) should be
understood in an entirely different way. In addition to its functional importance as
the component of a word, each Hebrew letter is also a conduit of spiritual energy—
and this is true whether or not we know what the letter sounds like or how it fits
into a given word. The actual word for Hebrew is ivrit which comes from the word
leha’avir which means to transfer, signifying the power of the Hebrew language to
transfer energy to us.
Focused concentration on the Aramaic text is a powerful form of kabbalistic

meditation. Just letting your eyes pass over the letters opens a channel to the
Light. This is something anyone can do, and it’s something everyone should do to
make best use of the Creator’s gift. The more we know about the combination
and sequence of letters, the richer our connection through them becomes. As
the kabbalists make clear, the Hebrew alphabet, the Hebrew language, and the
Aramaic language are universal tools intended for all humankind. The ultimate
purpose of these tools is spiritual connection; a transfer of energy to our soul.
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The Effects of the Zohar
The effects of engaging with the Zohar are not always felt immediately; it takes
time for the energy to be internalized or for you to even recognize how it has
affected you. The Zohar connects us to the 99% reality, the metaphysical realm,
and the changes on that level are not observable with our physical eyes. You cannot
expect to grasp the effect of the Zohar necessarily with your five senses, as they
are connected to the 1% physical reality. Making a connection to the Zohar creates
effects in our lives that show up as concealed, yet profound energetic shifts.
The Ladder
Rav Ashlag’s translation and commentary on the Zohar is entitled HaSulam, or
The Ladder. As Rav Ashlag explained:
I called this commentary ‘The Ladder’ to demonstrate that the function of

my commentary is the same as that of a ladder. When there is a high-level
room, full of all manner of good things, all that is needed is a ladder to climb
up to it and then all the goodness of the world will be within one’s reach.
However, a ladder serves no end in itself. That is to say, if one should simply
rest upon a rung of the ladder and not enter into the room, one’s intentions
will not be fulfilled.
The same is true of my commentary on the Zohar. The words have not yet
been invented that completely convey the deep meanings of the text. So
what I have done is to provide a path and an introduction for any person
who should wish, by means of it, to delve into the holy Zohar itself. Only then
will my intention have been achieved.
The explanations and commentary of Rav Ashlag are interwoven into the
translation. It appears as CAPITAL TIMES NEW ROMAN font in the English edition
of the Zohar.
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preparation for using the zohar
Appreciating the Benefits of the Zohar
Appreciation for the Zohar is the vessel for receiving the Light of the Zohar.
• Aramaic letters are not just for communication, they are channels of Light.
• The Zohar is like the Noah’s Ark of this generation, providing protection for all.
• We are accessing the Tree of Life reality (99% realm) where there is no
darkness nor chaos when we engage with the Zohar.
• The Zohar awakens merciful protection and opportunities to transform as
opposed to transforming through judgement.
• With every page of Zohar you read, you are helping to tilt the scales of the
world a little more to the side of mercy.
• The ‘Kabbalah Centre Zohar’ is the only one of its kind and took over a
decade to translate. It also has the energy of the lineage of kabbalists going
back 4000 years. Our possession of and ability to make use of this Zohar is
a huge advantage.
Helpful Prerequisites for Using the Zohar

• I have an open mind, heart, and soul, and have no agenda.
• I will avoid being too intellectual or academic.
• The more effort I put in to connect to the Zohar, the more I will get out of it.
• The kabbalists explain that, without human dignity, we can read Zohar all
day and get nothing.
• I let go of the chatter in the mind and avoid any distractions to the best of
my ability.
• I am setting aside sacred time and space solely for the purpose of engaging
with the Zohar. Before I use the Zohar, I am imagining that I am about to
have a meeting with the Creator. I am focusing on how I want to prepare for
this – prepare my environment and my consciousness.
Recommended Consciousness and Intentions While Using the

Zohar
• The purpose of my connection is to reveal the Light of the Creator in this
physical reality. I want to be of service to the Light of the Creator.
• I know I need help in my spiritual work and I am open to receiving any
assistance the Light of the Zohar can offer me.
• I ask the Light of the Zohar to help me see aspects of my negativity that I
am blind to and need to transform, as well as gifts I am blind to and how to
start sharing them with the world.
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• I ask the Light of the Zohar to help me build strength and perseverance to
always continue in my spiritual work.
• I want to see the world the way the Creator sees the world with help from
the Zohar.
• I want to make a connection with Rav Shimon Bar Yochai and increase my
surrounding Light (my potential). I am visualizing myself and all of my loved
ones at our full potential, basking in Light. The connection I make today will
help myself and all my loved ones get closer to our potential.
• I am sending Light to (insert specific area of the world, situation or person)
that needs a lot of Light.
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methods of using the zohar
Three Methods of Connecting
• Visually connecting with the Aramaic Letters + consciously meditating
(intention)
• Trying to pronounce the Aramaic words aloud
• Reading and studying the English translation
Five Ways of Studying the Zohar

• Starting from the beginning to the end
• Using the weekly portion (see the scanning chart)
• Choosing specific topics (see the Zohar scanning chart)
• Randomly opening a volume to get a message/ answer
• Completing the 30 for 30 workbook exercise (30 consistent days of 30
minutes of study, reflection and meditation)
Timing
• Kabbalists explain that any engagement with the Zohar is beneficial, but
the optimal amount of time for reading The Zohar is 30 minutes.
“It is advisable that one should make a habit of reading 30 minutes

of Zohar every day. This will bring a great benefit and a serious corre-
ction of his spirit. It will enlighten and cleanse and correct it. This
reading can rid one of the remnants of bad attributes and lusts,
and allows one to see the tenderness of the Creator. It is a
remedy to the wickedness and to the reactivity of the spirit.
This is why our teacher, the Ari of blessed Memory prescribed this
correction to anyone who wants to transform, and said that he
should read 30 minutes of the Zohar.”
- Nativ Mitsvotecha, The Path of the Torah, sec 1, token 31
• Just as any amount of time spent reading the Zohar is powerful, any time
of day you choose to engage with the Zohar is powerful. However, there is
also an ideal time of day just as there is an ideal amount of time. Kabbalists
teach that the most powerful time to read is between cosmic midnight
and dawn.
“Specific judgments come to our world when the sun sets and night
descends. At the stroke of midnight, another transformation occurs
as the awesome and compassionate Light of mercy appears in the
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cosmos. According to the wisdom of the Zohar, whoever delves
into the study of Torah during this time of Mercy, after midnight,
shall merit a portion in the World to Come” (Lech Lecha Section
34 Synopsis).
“…at midnight, the Holy One, blessed be He, enters the Garden of
Eden with the righteous and delights Himself with them. Blessed
is he who studies Torah at that time” (Terumah v.878).
• The Zohar also discusses a very unique benefit of midnight study, explaining
that through this time of study we are awakened in a loving way to the
areas we need to transform. Unlike when we are awakened harshly,
through judgment, this type of awakening allows us to truly follow through
and do our work of transformation. Studying at midnight can be used as a
tool for proactively confronting your negativity from a place of self-love and
tolerance.
“…Whoever rises up at night to study the Torah, the Torah informs him
of his sin. It is not harshly punishment, but as a mother who tells her
child with soothing words. And he does not forget but repents before
his Master” (Vayikra v. 405).
This time period is not always easy or realistic for people, so again, we
recommend being flexible with yourself and doing what works best for you.
Additional Information
• Names of Angels - you can only pronounce the names of the Archangels
(for example: Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael). All other angels you just
scan silently.
• Any room is fine for studying Zohar except the bathroom. Better not to
leave the Zohar books open or on the floor when not in use. If at some point
you decide not to keep the Zohar at home, it should be returned to a
Kabbalah Centre to look after.
For more information on the Zohar, A Zohar Key, As well as articles,

videos and books recommended for continued study, please see the
index at the back of this workbook (page 78)
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the zohar workbook
This workbook was created to enhance student’s connection to the Zohar. The
workbook is set up so that each day features a unique topic and section of the
Zohar for students to study, learn from, reflect on, and internalize. The Zohar is
complex, so we chose sections that we believe will be the most digestible to readers
and topics that are practical and relatable to all, regardless of where you are in
your spiritual journey. The topics do not follow any specific order. The 30 minutes
of Zohar isn’t just a study, it’s an experience. To fully benefit from the experience,
we offer you the opportunity to engage with the Zohar on all levels: body, mind,
heart, and soul.
Your physical environment is the vessel or “body” for the Light you will connect to
during your experience. It is important to consciously choose a physical environment
that serves as a sacred space for you. This sacred space may be a room in your
work or home space, or even somewhere outside in nature. Choosing a quiet and
comfortable place and putting your phone on silent are some ways to begin to
help you focus. If possible, you may also light a candle as a way to enhance the
experience, since the candle is a tool to draw down energy from the upper worlds.
The most important preparation is simply carving out time in your day that you
designate solely to the use of this workbook.
Reading and studying the English translation of the Zohar is an intellectual

connection. The Zohar is no ordinary book. It has many secrets, hints, codes,
meanings and interpretations. It says in the Zohar that “There is no word in the
Torah that does not have many secrets, many senses, many sources, and many
branches” (Beshalach verse 251), and the same holds true for the Zohar. Reading
the text isn’t just about understanding what is being said since it is sometimes it
is difficult to grasp everything. The purpose is to take whatever gems we can find
in the Zohar and appreciate them. When you contemplate words of the Zohar you
refine your mind and thoughts even if you don’t fully grasp a section, the mere fact
that you are making an effort to understand it already cleanses and strengthens
your mind. To make some of the complex ideas more understandable, we inserted
a Zohar word key for each day. This key gives definitions to some of the terms
found in that specific section.
The reflection portion of each day is designed to help you connect to the Zohar
with your heart as you internalize the lessons of each given day. Following every
section, you will be given a list of questions and ideas to reflect on and answer.
This personalizes the teachings by transferring them from our mind to our hearts,
making them a part of us.
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The final and most important part of the Zohar experience is nurturing your soul.
Although the body gives us life, it is the soul that gives life to the body. We feed
and nurture our souls by making the metaphysical connection to the Zohar, and
this is done by reading it aloud, if you know how to read Aramaic, or by making a
visual connection to the letters with a specific intention in mind. The eyes are the
windows to the soul, so by gazing with our eyes from right to left we extract the
Light trapped in the words and not only download it directly to our souls, but also
help send this Light to the entire world.
Kabbalistically, we learn that the more consistently we practice a tool, the more
Light we will reveal. When we are lax or inconsistent, our connection to the Light
is interrupted. It is written in the Zohar itself, “If you forsake Me one day, I will
forsake you two” (Shmini, verse 4). The intention behind 30 minutes of Zohar for
30 days is to allow you to experience profound changes in your day-to-day life by
maintaining a constant connection to the Light of the Zohar. If 30 days in a row is
too overwhelming, be flexible with yourself and go at your own pace!
Additionally, whenever we are making a change in our lives or starting something

new, we may find it challenging to stick with it. We recommend finding someone
to commit to speaking to once a week about your journey with this workbook.
It could be a friend, mentor, teacher, anyone! If you are accountable to another
person, it will help you to be accountable to yourself and it will likely increase the
overall amount of joy you experience during this process.
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the structure of each day
Below are instructions for the stages of each day. Feel free to refer
back to these instructions as often as needed.
Preparation
The most important preparation is simply carving out time in your day that you
designate solely to the use of this workbook. Do what you can to create a sacred
space for yourself as the physical space you settle into becomes the vessel for the
spiritual work you will do. You may review the specific prerequisites and intentions
(page 11) before reading the Zohar.
Before you begin your study, ask the Light for the ability, through your connection,
to see the world through the lens of the Creator – “utmunat hashem yabit.” Ask
the Light to help you open your eyes and heart to receive the immense Light of the
Zohar and manifest all of your intentions. As King David wrote, “Open my eyes so
I may see the wonders of your Torah” (Psalms 119:18).
Study - 10 Minutes
There are profound, yet practical lessons in every line of the Zohar, but they are
concealed behind carefully crafted metaphors and intricate language. Feel free to
read the assigned sections more than once. The more effort you exert in trying to
understand the Zohar, the more clarity will emerge.
Reflection - 10 Minutes
After you have read and studied the English text, review the questions. The goal
of this section is to take time to truly look inward, to see how the wisdom of the
Zohar relates to your own life. Sincere introspection yields greater self-awareness.
With enhanced self-awareness, one can deepen and expand their spiritual work.
Active Meditation - 10 Minutes

The goal of this stage is to connect to the energy of the Zohar on a soul level.
Your answers from the reflection questions will help guide your intentions for the
meditation. Keeping your intentions in mind while consciously scanning the Zohar
is what activates the energy for your soul.
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Day 1
Activating desire
Volume 3 | Vayera | Verses 76-87
Preparation
Before you start, choose your sacred space and settle into it. You may review the
specific prerequisites and intentions (page 10) before reading the Zohar. Before
you begin your study, ask the Light for the ability, through your connection, to see
the world through the lens of the Creator – “utmunat hashem yabit.”
Study – 10 Minutes
Read the synopsis and the English paragraphs of the Zohar section.
Zohar Word Key:

Hashem, or Holy One, blessed be He – God, the Light, the Creator, the source of
all fulfillment.
Other Side – The forces of impurity, selfishness and darkness that work tirelessly
to lower our consciousness. These forces challenge us and give us the opportunity
to rise above our reactive, ego-driven nature and act from our soul.
Reflection – 10 Minutes
After reading the section, please reflect on the following thoughts:
In this section of the Zohar, we are told that people experience certain blockages in
their consciousness and these blockages keep them pre-occupied with the physical
world, preventing them from seeking their soul’s true purpose. The Zohar also states
that the nature of our desire determines the quality of energy we draw in our lives.
Human beings are born with desire and it is our driving force in life, but without
consciousness our desire becomes passive. The energy of this section activates the
deepest desires of our soul, and the inclination towards spiritual work.
What area of your life has become stagnant? In this area, is your desire coming
from your soul?
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What are some ways you can start pursuing the desires of your soul? (i.e. try
something you’ve never done before that serves your spiritual growth, pursue a
hidden passion, express your love to others in new ways)
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Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Please review the following instructions to help set an intention, then make a
visual connection with the Aramaic verses in this section of the Zohar; scanning
the letters with your intention in mind.
As you begin to scan the words from right to left, envision the Light coming out of
the letters and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart,
and soul. Ask for the assistance to awaken the desires of your soul. Desire for
growth, purpose, love and a lasting connection to the Light of the Creator. What
you desire is what you inevitably connect to in life. Send this Light to the world and
meditate to assist humanity in awakening the desire for more Light, and the true
desires of their souls.
Over the next 24 hours, be mindful of any changes you experience in your
consciousness and/or your physical reality. Before moving on to the exercises of
the next day, feel free to jot down any powerful moments you want to remember!
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Day 2
Purifying agenda
Volume 3 | Lech Lecha | Verses 280-287
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

World to Come – Refers to a state of lasting, inner fulfilment of the soul. This
state can be experienced while we are in this world, but in its full capacity only
after the soul leaves the body. This term can also refer to the level of Binah, as
opposed to this world, which is Malchut.
Torah – Refers to the Old Testament, the Torah Scroll, and the Zohar (soul of the
Torah). The kabbalists teach that the Torah is a code for the universal spiritual laws
governing our world. Torah study is a code for any type of spiritual action; actions
stemming from an understanding of cause and effect and a Desire to Receive for
the Sake of Sharing.
This section of the Zohar expounds on a story that teaches us to rethink the agenda
behind our actions. Rabbi Aba helps his student, Rabbi Yosi, transform his Torah
study from a selfish, ego-driven pursuit into a process of learning that involves care
and compassion for the rest of the world. The Zohar explains that “our motivation
for study should not be selfish desire for knowledge and scholarship. Our purpose
should be to reveal and impart Light to others” (Zohar; Lech Lecha synopsis). The
same lesson holds true for all of our pursuits in life; the goal is to be motivated by
spiritual rewards more so than physical rewards.
Where in your spiritual work are you motivated by physical rewards? (i.e. going to
a spiritual gathering more for social purposes, giving to someone so they will give
you something in return, working overtime for the money not the cause)
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What can you do to refine your agenda, shifting your focus more towards the
spiritual rewards? (i.e. going to a spiritual gathering with the desire to enhance
your consciousness, helping someone when it’s not convenient or they have
nothing to offer you in return)
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Recommended reading: The Essential Zohar, pages 43-48.

As you scan the words from right to left, envision the Light coming out of the letters
and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and soul.
Meditate to transform your agenda in the area you chose to focus on. Ask the
Creator to assist all souls in purifying their agendas.
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Day 3
Awe and love
Volume 1 | Prologue | Verses 189-203
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Faith (“Emunah”) - Trust and certainty in how the Light governs this world; the
spiritual laws of cause and effect. This term also refers to the sefira Malchut,
which is our physical world. Malchut translates literally as ‘governance’ or ‘kingdom.’
Elohim – “God” or specifically the level of God that represents judgment (strength,
boundaries, and discernment).
This section of the Zohar speaks about “fear” (awe) as the beginning of all wisdom
and the gateway to faith. It explains there are two types of fear of the Creator.
One type of fear stems from the desire for personal reward and the fear of
punishment. Another type of fear stems from a person’s acknowledgment of the
greatness of the Creator; an understanding of the perfect system of cause and effect
that governs our Universe. This understanding awakens true awe and in turn
motivates a person toward spiritual work out of genuine love and appreciation for
the Creator. This section of the Zohar awakens us to the understanding that when
the Zohar discusses fear, it is referring to awe, and awe is a state that awakens love.
Being in awe for the Creator means feeling overwhelming appreciation for how
powerful the Light is. Write down things in your life or in the world that you are truly
in awe of. Jot down moments where you’ve felt a tremendous awe for the Creator
and for life (i.e. a birth of a child, a breathtaking view of nature, a miracle, a piece
of art).
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Loving the Creator means loving the Godly spark within you, others, and the world.
Recognize the Godly beauty that is within your soul and acknowledge that it all
comes from one source. What are some things you love about yourself and about
your life? (i.e. a specific talent, an accomplishment, a loving relationship, beautiful
family)
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Recommended reading: The Essential Zohar, pages 33-42.

The Creator is limitless. As you scan the paragraphs, ask to open your heart
to feel the Light even in the little things in life. Awaken love, gratitude, and awe
towards life and towards the Creator, knowing that both the good and the bad
have one powerful source—the Light. Send this Light to the entire world specifically
places in the world you feel need more of this Light.
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Day 4
Strengthening our soul AND
Feeling whole Volume 6 | Vayeshev | Verses 25-36
Volume 7 | Vayechi | Verses 114-117
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Shechinah – The Creator’s revelation to us in this world. Also known as the
protective mother and the female (or vessel) aspect of the Creator (Malchut).
Zeir Anpin – Comprises the six Sefirot (Chesed, Gevurah, Tiferet, Netzach, Hod
and Yesod). This realm represents ‘masculine’ energy giving, potential, fulfillment,
the sun. It can also be known as the process or the cause.
Nukva/Malchut – Feminine energy; the vessel, receiver, and the moon. Also known
as the final result or the effect. Malchut is the Sefira that translates literally as
‘kingdom’ or ‘governance.’ It is the Sefira that represents our physical world.
Yesod – This Sefira translates literally as “foundation.” This Sefira sits under
eight Sefirot, like a great reservoir or funnel feeding spiritual Light in a balanced
way into our physical world (Malchut, the 10th Sefira). Yesod is the Sefirah that
unites Zeir Anpin and Malchut. This Sefira also contains the energy of blessings,
abundance and creation.
In the first section of the Zohar, we read about the breaking of the body and
strenghthening of the soul. The kabbalists teach that body and ego are
interchagable terms and when the Zohar speaks about breaking the body, it is
referring to breaking the ego. The more effort we exert to transform our negativity,
the easier it is to access and strengthen the Light of our soul. In both sections of the
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Zohar, another great secret is revealed to us: the Shechinah does not dwell in a place
of sorrow only in a place of joy. The Zohar explains that sorrow represents lack, and
the Shechinah only dwells in a wholesome place, which is also a place of joy.
Our ultimate potential is accessed when our soul is in complete harmony with our
body. In this state, the consciousness of our soul drives the actions of our body;
our thoughts and actions are completely aligned when we operate from our soul
as opposed to our ego. What are some simple things you can do to strengthen
your soul? (i.e. spiritual study, sharing, being kind when it is difficult, meditation and
prayer)
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Where in your life are you experiencing sadness? What small step can you take to
awaken more joy in this area, with the consciousness that your joy draws the Light
of the Creator? (For example, if you are experiencing sadness because of the loss
of someone close to you, or even just missing someone you have physical distance
from, try remembering the things that make you smile about that person every
time you begin to think about their absence and start to fall into sadness.)
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Feel your soul being strengthened. Ask to make a stronger connection to your soul
to be able to conquer the aspects of your ego or body consciousness. Ask to awaken
more joy in your life, especially in the areas where you experience sadness. Meditate
that every soul in the world is strengthened and awakened with more joy, in order
to manifest their full potential.
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Day 5
HOW THE OPPONENT OPERATES
Volume 6 | Vayeshev | Verses 1-11
Volume 22 | Vaetchanan | Verses 148-153
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Good Inclination – The voice of the soul joins us when we turn 12 (for a girl) or 13
(for a boy). This voice pushes us to respond to our reality as Creators, not victims,
to think beyond ourselves, and to take positive actions which bring long-term
fulfillment.
Evil Inclination – The voice of the opponent that joins us at birth; pushing us to
perform selfish acts that satisfy us temporarily.
Holy Spirit – Also known as “divine inspiration,” which is the guidance and
protection of the Light.
After reading the section, please reflect on the following thoughts :
These two sections of the Zohar educate us on the nature of our opponent (evil
inclination). We are told that the voice of the opponent joins us at birth, while the
voice of our soul is awakened much later; thus, making it difficult for us to discern
the voice of our soul and vulnerable to the trappings of our opponent (the ego). The
Zohar also explains how negative thoughts enter our mind similar to the way a
foreign guest enters a house. If we give energy to negative thoughts, they grow, gain
power, and eventually start driving the actions we take. This is similar to the way a
guest, if given too much liberty, could eventually take over a household and become
the landlord of it. The lesson is to be mindful of the negativity that comes into your
mind, to be mindful of the guests that enter your house, recognize negative thoughts
as a foreign entities, and to dismiss them before they gain more power.
The Good Inclination, the voice of our soul, is always speaking to us but we don’t
always hear it because of how loud and strong the Evil Inclination, the voice of our
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opponent, is. The voice of our soul is the voice rooted in unconditional love, no
matter what it is whispering to you. In the moments you are in touch with and can
hear the voice of your soul, what does it tell you? Do you listen? If not, why don’t
you listen?
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The opponent always starts small. Today he pushes us to roll our eyes,
tomorrow to complain and gossip, and sometimes, God forbid, to hate.
What is one “small” action that your opponent pushes you to do (or not do)
that you can become more mindful of? (i.e. ignoring someone’s text when
they ask for a favor, being passive aggressive, snoozing for “just 5 minutes”)
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and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and soul. Ask
for the ability to hear the voice of your soul and to listen to it. Ask for the strength
and mindfulness to catch the opponent’s tricks; to catch the negative thoughts
that enter your mind and not give them power. Meditate to send this Light and
these abilities to all souls in this world.
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Day 6
Forgiveness
Volume 6 | Miketz | Verses 178-189
Preparation
In this section, the Zohar speaks about the concept of not responding to evil with
more evil. We learn about the mercy Joseph extended to his brothers; despite their
evil actions towards him, Joseph was kind and truthful to his brothers. We also
read about a story in which Rabbi Abba watches two miracles performed for a
man, and when he asks this man what he could have possibly done to merit these
miracles from the Creator, the man answers that in all his days he always practiced
forgiveness before going to sleep at night. The Zohar makes it clear that there is no
Light in revenge, but the action of sincere forgiveness reveals immense Light.
Who do you have trouble forgiving? What pain did they cause you (or if the person
is you, what do you not forgive yourself for)?
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Even if forgiveness is too difficult for you, kindness is always within reach. In what
ways can you be kinder to this individual (or how can you be kinder to yourself)?
Write down some simple ideas (i.e. not being passive-aggressive, greeting the
person with a smile, asking how they are, being kinder to yourself by giving yourself
a break and making time for self-care).
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and words. Focus on the person you have trouble forgiving. Send the Light of this
Zohar reading to their soul. Ask for the strength to be kind to the people that have
hurt you in the past. Send this Light to the entire world, and specifically places in the
world you feel need more of this Light.
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Day 7
Full effort AND assisting others
Volume 11 | Terumah | Verses 34-41
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Precept – “Mitzvah,” which is a spiritual deed that connects us to the Light, either
by the act of doing or abstaining from doing.
Righteous – Sometimes refers to the wholly righteous; souls who reached a level
of complete affinity with the Light of the Creator. This term can also refer to the
righteous parts within our own soul; the unique sparks of the Light within.
Wicked – Sometimes refers to the wholly wicked; souls who are completely
disconnected from the Light. This term can also refer to the wicked (selfish) parts
within our own soul.
This section of the Zohar speaks about the concept of making a “full” effort; putting
your heart and your soul into what you do with a pure intention. We learn that the
Creator asks us to make efforts befitting and according to our strength. Effort is not
something we can measure in comparison to what others are doing, it is something
we measure by being honest with ourselves; knowing what we are capable of and
if we are operating at that level or not. The Zohar also explains the merit of helping
others do their spiritual work.
Where in your life are you not putting in the maximum effort that’s required or that
you are capable of? (i.e. investing in your health, going to the next level in your career
and/or craft, making or keeping important commitments in your relationships)
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Write down a practical step you can take to break out of doing the “bare minimum”
and operate from a whole-hearted place? (i.e. joining a gym, coming to work earlier,
making time to catch up with your friend and truly listen to them when they share
about their life)
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Helping another person isn’t always as simple as solving their problem by having
the right answer. It requires patience, tolerance, and unconditional love. Pick one
person in your life that you support but have been lax about really making the effort
to help them. What can you do more of, and what can you do less of to support
that person? (i.e. listening instead of giving advice, showing love and acceptance
even when they make a mistake, setting a healthy boundary to benefit you both)
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and words. Meditate to draw the strength from this passage to persevere with full
effort in all your endeavors. Focus on your physical and spiritual goals. Send this
Light to the person you are committed to assisting in their spiritual growth. Send
them mercy, acceptance and unconditional love. Send this Light to the entire world
and specifically places in the world you feel need more of this Light.
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Day 8
THOUGHTS
Volume 14 | Vayikra | Verses 70-74
Volume 6 | Vayeshev | Verses 219-226
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Chochmah – The Sefira that translates literally as “wisdom.” The energy of this
Sefira is the wisdom that comes from the brain..
Binah – The Sefirah that translates as “understanding.” The energy of this Sefirah
is understanding that comes from the heart.
Torah for its own sake (Lishma) – Doing positive and spiritual actions without
expecting a physical reward or benefit in return. The motivation is to be in affinity
with the Light of the Creator to reveal Light for yourself and the world.
Torah not for its own sake (Lo Lishma) – Doing positive and spiritual actions with
expectations of receiving physical rewards and benefits in return.
In these sections of the Zohar we are reminded of the power of thoughts.
The Zohar tells us that “thought is the beginning of everything,” and kabbalists
explain that the root of all negativity lies in our consciousness: our thoughts
and beliefs (Vayirka, verse 71). We are also told that one of the many purposes
and gifts of spiritual study is that it helps to purify our thoughts and download
our consciousness with positive thoughts. The wisdom of the Zohar is wisdom
of pure truth. The more your mind is exposed to this truth, the more your
perception begins to expand.
Thoughts manifest as beliefs and our belief systems drive our behavior. Identify
a few limited belief systems you want to transform (i.e. people are out to get
me, I am unworthy of true love and happiness, bad things always happen to me).
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Write a few positive affirmations you can use to replace these negative beliefs (i.e.
the Light is always with me, I am protected and supported by the Light, I am worthy
of true love and happiness, everything that happens in my life is to serve the growth
of my soul).
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As the Zohar teaches, these words can shed Light on even our darkest thoughts,
allowing us to recognize and transform them with love rather than judgement. Send
this Light to someone you know who needs extra strength in overcoming negative
thoughts or belief systems.
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Day 9
embracing difficulty
Volume 1 | Prologue | Verses 185-188
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Abraham – Represents the Sefirah of Chesed; the energy of unconditional kindness,
mercy, and sharing.
Isaac – Represents the Sefirah of Gevurah; the energy of judgment, strength,

boundaries, discernment, discipline, and receiving.
Jacob – Represents the Sefirah of Tiferet; the energy of balance, regulating

kindness and judgment, sharing and receiving.
In this section of the Zohar Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai emerges from the cave where
he and his son, Rav Elazar studied and revealed the Light of the Zohar for
thirteen years. Although Rabbi Shimon’s physical body is not in good condition, his
spirit is strong and he credits this to the power of the Zohar. The kabbalists explain
that there are two ways we can respond to any form of difficulty: run away from
it, or face it proactively. Facing difficulty proactively means looking at the situation
and asking “what is this here to teach me and what am I being asked to
transform?” Each challenge we face serves a specific purpose for our soul and once
we find this purpose, we gain the strength to overcome the challenge. Rabbi Shimon
was able to withstand the physical conditions of his environment because he knew the
work he was doing was aligned with his soul.
Write down something or someone you are struggling with right now. What about
this person or situation is difficult for you?
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Behind every challenge there is great Light. Simply by looking for the concealed
Light within the dark, we enable it to shine brighter. Write a list of the potential
good that can come out of your current situation (i.e. increased self-awareness in
a specific area or a new lesson learned).
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and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and soul. Ask
the Light to give you the strength you need to overcome your current challenge, and
to be able to see the Light behind the struggle. Meditate to awaken the Light of all
the souls in the world as well.
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Day 10
HUMILITY
Volume 4 | Chayei Sarah | Verses 21-22
Volume 16 | Emor | Verses 129
Preparation
These two sections of the Zohar speak about humility. We are told that Sarah’s
life is written as a code for an important spiritual truth: those who lessen
their ego in the physical world, the Creator elevates in the upper worlds. The
Zohar also states that the Creator wants us to create an opening for him “as
thin as a needle” (Emor, v.129) and the kabbalists explain that this opening
happens when we humble ourselves in our consciousness and our hearts.
Humility involves recognizing and actively making an effort to shrink ones own
ego. One of the beautiful ways we can reduce our ego is by acknowledging and
appreciating the Light in others – valuing their Light as much as our own. Whose
Light can you start valuing more (a family member, friend co-worker, partner)?
What Light do you see in them?
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Any time we ask for help, acknowledging we cannot do it alone, we humble

ourselves and the Light of the Creator comes to assist us. Where in your life are
you resistant to asking for help or too prideful to acknowledge the role of the
Creator in what you are doing?
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and words. Ask the Light for help in reducing your ego and valuing the Light in others.
Meditate to open your heart to receiving help from others and the Creator. When
we allow ourselves to be helped, we become better equipped to help others and the
world.
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Day 11
letting the light in
Volume 3 | Vayera | Verses 151-158
Preparation
In this section, the Zohar tells us how the soul is perceived through the body and
often times is unknown even to itself. The same is true of the Creator. Because
we are physical beings, our nature is to perceive the Creator through physicality,
which is limited. The ultimate goal is to perceive the concealed Light of the Creator
through our soul; to experience the Creator in every moment, regardless of what
is happening in the physical world. Most importantly, the Zohar teaches us that
“the Light of the Creator manifests itself in direct proportion to a person’s degree
of certainty in the reality of the Creator” (Vayera, section 10 synopsis). Certainty
involves trusting the existence of the Creator when things appear both good and
bad; knowing all is truly good. Kabbalist Rav Ashlag explains that the Creator is a
force of infinite goodness, and it is the nature of good to do good; thus, everything
in existence serves a positive purpose.
We all have areas of our lives where it is easier for us to feel the Light of the
Creator, and areas where it is more difficult. Where in your life is it difficult for you
to feel the Light right now? (i.e. relationships, your career, health, spiritual work,
your environment.) For instance, when we experience a health challenge or we
simply can’t manifest a desire to change our unhealthy habits, we may not feel the
Light in the area of health.
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Specifically, what spiritual actions have become difficult to feel the Light in and
have become robotic (i.e. prayers, blessings, volunteering, charity)?
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As you scan the words from right to left, envision the Light coming out of the
letters and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and
soul. Meditate to gain more trust in the Creator in the area you are not feeling the
Creator, and to increase your mindfulness in the area you have become robotic. Also,
think of one person in your life who is having a hard time feeling the Light in his or
her life and ask the Zohar to send this person more trust as well.
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Day 12
gradual progress
Volume 5 | Vayishlach | Verses 90-98
Volume 19 | Balak | Verses 271-275
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Exile – Refers to any time the Creator’s supervision is not obvious to us and we
need to exert a lot more effort to see and reveal the Light. Exile is a state of
consciousness.
Esau – The evil brother of Jacob who represents the ultimate Desire to Receive for
the Self Alone.
Yisrael – Refers to the people of the world who consciously desire to connect to
the Light of the Creator and their own soul. Also, people who are actively working
to transform their Desire to Receive for the Self alone into a Desire to Receive for
Samael – The name of the Angel of Death, who represents the energy of finite
consciousness, endings and limitation. Do not pronounce this name aloud. Instead
you can say “Samakel” or “Samech-Mem.”
The Zohar teaches us a powerful secret in these two sections: real spiritual change
happens gradually through consistent efforts to confront our internal negativity.
Change does not happen all at once, and that is not what is expected of us. Also, we
are told that the Creator presents us with challenges only so we can overcome them,
and through this overcoming become enlightened to our own power and Light. The
Creator is our greatest cheerleader; always looking for ways to help us appreciate
and embrace our Light.
What is a goal you want to accomplish? Detail how you can achieve it gradually.
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(i.e. I want to get a promotion at work. Start brainstorming the next steps you need
to take. Does this involve learning new skills, working more hours, taking on different
projects, speaking up to let your desire be known?)
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Make a list of some of the reoccurring things that annoy you throughout the day
or week (a certain individual, situation, when things don’t go your way). Next
time you encounter these triggers, embrace them with love, knowing that these
moments were designed by the Creator to help you see the Light you are capable
of generating.
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letters and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and
soul. Envision one of your triggers arising, and ask for the strength to embrace this
moment, knowing that its purpose is to help to cleanse you little by little. Think of
the goal you set for yourself and ask the Light to be involved in the process. Send
this energy to the world, so humanity can progress gradually with mercy and not
with judgment.
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Day 13
GrabbingVolume
opportunities
3 | Vayera | Verses 166-176
to give
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Chassadim – The Light that comes from sharing and acts of kindness.
After reading the section, please reflect on the following thoughts :
In this section of the Zohar, we learn about the power of giving beyond our
comfort zone. The Zohar explains that the Creator sent three angels (disguised as
strangers) to Abraham three days after his circumcision, and this gave Abraham
the opportunity to share despite his own pain. We learn that Abraham was able
to put aside his own needs and welcome the strangers as guests in his home, and
this act of sharing saved the life of Abraham’s nephew, Lot, when the cities of
Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed. The Kabbalists often cite this story as a
reminder not to underestimate the power of true giving; it causes profound shifts
in energy on a metaphysical level and we never know what miracles may result
from this.
What acts of sharing are a little more difficult for you? (i.e. hosting, giving charity,
giving to the homeless, giving time to someone who needs a favor)
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The Zohar teaches that every opportunity to give is actually a gift to us from the
Light. Choose one way you can express your selfless giving nature. Write down
how that opportunity to give usually presents itself in your life (i.e. a specific
person or type of person who often asks for help, a specific charity you are
involved in).
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Ask to have your heart opened to feel other people and to recognize opportunities
to give. Meditate to awaken the Light of your soul to express its nature of giving
without agenda; expressing more generosity and kindness to all people. Send this
Light to the world and meditate that humanity is awakened to opportunities for
true sharing.
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Day 14
Everything has a right to exist
Volume 10 | Yitro | Verses 29-33
Volume 16 | Emor | Verses 320-329
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

El – Another name of God. “Foreign El” refers to other Gods, or idol worship. What
we worship is considered our God, or what rules us. Idol worship is when we are
ruled by our reactive tendencies instead of being ruled by the Light in our soul. It is
when we give away our power to something external and it ends up controlling the
way we think, feel and act.
Yud-Kei-Vav-Kei – The most powerful name of God, called the Tetragrammaton.

This name represents mercy, unity and peace. This name also represents the
unification of our physical world and the upper spiritual worlds.
In these sections, we are told by the Zohar that everything that exists in this world
is true and has a purpose because it is rooted in the world above. If the Creator
allows something to exist, that means it has a purpose, even if that purpose is very
concealed from us. The Zohar says that “there is nothing in the world that man
needs to reject or find despicable” and “one must not treat with contempt whatever
serves the Holy One, blessed be He, EVEN IF IT IS HARMFUL” (Yitro v.29 and Emor
v.327). We are reminded here to trust the Creator and to have respect for all works
of Creation, even if they are displeasing or harmful.
We all look at certain things in the world and wonder - what is their purpose? We
judge certain people, cultures or systems as negative/evil and want to completely
reject them. Yet the Zohar says there is a purpose for everything that exists in
creation. What is one thing in existence you can practice more tolerance for,
trusting the Creator has given he/she/it a purpose? (i.e. political figures, a specific
law, certain animals or insects)
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Write down some possible reasons for the existence of what you chose in the
previous question. Consider that some things exist purely to bring joy and inspire
goodness in us, while some exist to teach us tolerance and how not to act.
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and words. Ask to awaken more tolerance and clarity in the area you chose to focus
on. Think of an area in the world where people are experiencing intolerance, and
send them the Light of this reading. Also, meditate to awaken a global shift in the
level of human dignity all souls express.
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Day 15
Diffusing anger
Volume 12 | Tetzave | Verses 51-61
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Nefesh – the first level of our soul. This level connects to our physical actions.
Ruach – The second level of our soul. This level connects to our words and speech.
Neshamah – The third level of our soul. This level connects to our thoughts.
In this section of the Zohar we learn about the process our soul goes through when
we get angry. The Zohar explains that there are three levels to our soul: Nefesh,
Ruach, and Neshama. When we are angry, the highest level of our soul, the Neshama,
literally leaves us and a foreign entity enters in its place and takes over control. We
learn that there are many ways we cause harm to our soul, but anger is the most
dangerous. When a person gets angry, “his whole body becomes defiled inside and
out. . . other impurities in the world only defile the body on the outside” (Tetzaveh
v.60).
In which areas of your life, or with which people, do you get the most angry? What
about this situation or person triggers your anger? (i.e. work, when I play sports or
people on the subway, other drivers, my spouse)
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All the answers we need exist within our own soul. When we get angry, upset or
frustrated, the answers that come from the soul leave us. When we focus on our
soul and the Light, we can tap into those answers. What are some things you can
do to keep your soul in its place next time you get angry? (i.e. focus on breathing
deeply, ask the Light for help, focus on the good in the other person, move into a
different physical space until you calm down)
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and words. See the Light of this passage entering your body, mind, heart, and soul;
softening any current or past anger or stubbornness. Ask the Light for the strength
to overcome any reactive moments when your anger is triggered in the upcoming
day. Feed your soul with Light so it can be strong enough to handle these moments.
Meditate to help diffuse the collective anger that exists in the world right now.
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Day 16
words have power
Volume 15 | Tazria | Verses 80-91
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Serpent – Refers to the original manifestation of the Other Side, or Satan. The
first time the opponent is mentioned in the Bible it is mentioned in the form of a
serpent who convinced Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge.
This section of the Zohar discusses the implications speech has on our Soul. We
learn that depending on the nature of our speech, we can draw positive or negative
energy into our lives. Interestingly, the Zohar teaches us that our soul not only suffers
when we speak negatively, but it also suffers when we have positive things to say
and we refrain from them.
There are many forms of negative speech, including: evil speech, lies, flattery,
nonsense, arguments, words of anger, pride, manipulation, embarrassing others
and many more. Which form of negative speech have you been falling into the
most recently? What triggers this negative speech and what does the voice of the
opponent say to you when you are triggered (how does it trick you)?
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Which form of positive speech can you practice more of and who specifically
can you practice with more? (i.e. words of encouragement, genuine compliments,
expressing your unique ideas, sharing wisdom or advice)
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letters and words. Ask the Light to assist you in purifying your words and embracing
opportunities to speak positively. Also, think of one person you have spoken negatively
about recently, or one person you know your words have harmed. Send this person
Light with a pure intention to elevate the words you use with them in the future.
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Day 17
Judging favorably
Volume 6 | Miketz | Verses 259-265
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Tzitzit/Talit – The prayer shawl that is wrapped around one who prays. It is one of
the physical instruments we use to subdue the evil inclination and to draw down
surrounding Light (the Light of our potential) during prayer.
In this section of the Zohar, Rabbi Chiya and Rabbi Yosi teach us, through their
encounter with a man in the wilderness, the power of judging favorably. In a situation
in which they were unsure, they gave the man the benefit of the doubt rather than
jumping to a negative conclusion. The Zohar says that this decision to focus on the
potential good is in fact, what enabled them to eventually see this man’s goodness.
We are awakened to the understanding that how we choose to perceive people,
what in them we choose to focus on, determines what they will show us and how
we will experience them.
Who are two people in your life you find yourself judging quite often? If you can’t
think of any, think of a specific type of person you are prone to judging (i.e. people
who are very loud and/or people who don’t speak up).
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Review the people or type of people you listed above and make a list of all of their
positive traits. Focus on the good, so you can awaken and experience the good
within them.
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Open your heart to accept people as they are, and understand that you never really
know what another person has been through, and why they are who they are today.
Ask for the strength to focus on people’s positive qualities, even when their negative
traits stand out more. As you see the good in others, you awaken the good within
them and within yourself. Send the Light of this reading to the people you chose to
focus on. Send the energy of acceptance and tolerance to the entire world.
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Day 18
Praying for others
Volume 2 | Noach | Verses 179-193
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Chesed (Right Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “mercy.” The
energy of this Sefirah is unconditional kindness, mercy, and sharing.
Gevurah (Left Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “judgement.” The
energy of this Sefirah is strength, boundaries, discernment, discipline, and receiving.
Tiferet (Central Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “beauty.” The
energy of this Sefirah is balance; kindness and judgment, sharing and receiving.
In this section of the Zohar, we learn how Moses was different from everyone
else in the world, including the rest of the prophets. Moses’ love for humanity was
completely selfless. The Zohar explains how during Moses’ generation, the people
were stubborn, unappreciative, doubtful; there was constant negativity. In spite of
this, Moses still pleaded with the Creator on the peoples’ behalf, even to the point of
offering his own life in place of theirs. From this section we are inspired to grow our
own capacity to consider others before ourselves. The kabbalists explain that when
we are busy caring for others, the Light takes care of us.
Noach lived in a generation of wicked people. Even though he built an ark and tried
to save people, he failed to plead to the Creator on their behalf. Who in your life
have you tried to help but to no avail? What do they need help with and have you
asked the Creator to assist them?
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Write down three things going on in the world right now that you would like to see
changed. What would you like to see changed in order to benefit humanity?
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and words. See the Light of these passages enter your body, mind, heart, and soul.
Think of the person or people you mentioned before, and ask the Creator to assist
them. Send this Light to the current world issues you are passionate about, and ask
to draw down mercy to the world with the merit of this Zohar reading.
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Day 19
protecting the soul
Volume 10 | Mishpatim | Verses 50-60
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Repentance (Teshuva) - The process of sincere inner reflection and change.
Through this process we can uproot negative seeds we have planted in the past by
feeling the pain of our negative actions, visualizing how we commit to changing in
this area moving forward and sending Light to any person or place we may have
negatively impacted. In doing this, we transform what was once negative energy
into positive energy and re-write our destiny.
In this section the Zohar teaches us that none of us are random. The Creator looked
at every single soul before coming into the world, and together with each soul, picked
the perfect body to serve as a vehicle for the soul to do it’s work. Our responsibility is
to take care of that soul and not blemish it with our selfish consciousness. We must
cultivate, nurture, and protect our soul. If we don’t, our soul will require a process of
cleansing. When we appreciate this concept we can awaken a bigger awe for the
power of our soul and the responsibility we have to nurture and express it’s Light.
The Zohar tells us that the Creator “sold for free the good gem He had, NAMELY
THE SOUL, so that you will cultivate it in this world” (Mishpatim v.53). Write down
some things that you can do to protect your inner gem, which is your soul (i.e. not
wasting energy or time, nurturing your mind with positive consciousness, setting
boundaries with energy vampires).
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Choose one new habit to start consistently practicing to further cultivate the
Light of your soul. (i.e. meditation, study, giving or volunteering). How will you keep
yourself accountable to this new habit?
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and words. See the Light of this passage enter your body, mind, heart, and soul. Feel
your soul being nurtured. Ask for the strength to protect and grow your soul so it
can shine brightly. Meditate to awaken the Light of all the souls in the world as well.
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Day 20
our envirONMENT
Volume 9 | Bo | Verses 136-139
Volume 20 | Pinchas | Verses 86-92
Preparation
These two sections of the Zohar touch on the power of our environment. The Zohar
advises us to live in a place where ‘men of action live’ and warns against living in a
place where wicked people live because we will be ‘caught in their sins’ (Bo v.138).
The Zohar says when we are living in a place where people are unable to keep the
commandments of the Torah, we should move to a place with people who keep the
precepts, and clarifies that keeping the precepts specifically means ‘not expounding
of the Torah…but the doing of it’ (Pinchas v.91-92). The kabbalists explain there is
a profound difference between studying or teaching spirituality, and truly living it.
Also, when the Zohar speaks about the Torah it is a code for the spiritual laws that
govern this universe, and keeping the commandments of Torah refers to living with
a consciousness of these spiritual laws. We learn here that the people we surround
ourselves with and the environment we live in, can either enhance or diminish our
ability to connect to spirituality and it is our job to be conscious of this truth.
Rav Ashlag, the founder of the Kabbalah Centre, teaches that our environment
exerts the strongest influence on our lives. Environment includes physical location,
the people we surround ourselves with, teachers we learn from, and things we
read. What are some aspects of your environment that may negatively influence
your consciousness and/or growth? (i.e. Facebook news feed, depressing TV show,
coworker you fall into gossip with).
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What are some ways in which you can enhance your personal environment? (i.e.
reading an inspiring book, surrounding yourself with optimistic people, spending
time in nature).
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letters and words. Ask to find the clarity and strength to transform an aspect of
your environment that is not serving your growth. Think of one person who is in a
negative environment and lacks the awareness necessary to make a change. Send
them the Light they need to be awakened.
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Day 21
poverty and wealth
Volume 9 | Beshalach | Verses 364-371
Preparation
In this section of the Zohar, we are taught many beautiful secrets about ‘poverty.’
The Zohar tells us that poor people are closer to the Creator because their bodies
are broken, they are all soul, and the Creator is closer to the soul than the body.
Kabbalsits explain that this state of poverty is not connected to our monetary
status, it is a state when our ego (our body consciousness) is weakened and we are
truly open to assistance from the Creator; we know we can’t do it alone. This form
of poverty reveals a secret about humility: knowing you need help is what actually
draws you the help you seek. Honest self-awareness, a true desire to change your
reality and the acknowledgement that you cannot do anything without the help of
the Light; these are the pre-requisites for drawing the assistance of the Creator.
Finally, the Zohar speaks about the blessings that come to those who consider and
assist the poor.
Poverty is defined kabbalistically as a lack, and lack can be experienced in every

area of our lives: the physical, emotional and spiritual. The Zohar teaches that the
ultimate lack is a lack of consciousness. Wealth is the fulfilment of that lack; an
elevation in consciousness. What kind of poverty are you experiencing in your life?
How can you elevate your consciousness to plant new seeds of wealth? (i.e. poverty
in the area of physical health). Examine the beliefs you hold about your physical
body and identify the beliefs that come from lack. Do you respect and love your
body? Do you view your body as strong and capable?
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Of the people closest to you, choose one person you see experiencing a form of
poverty. What can you do to assist them in filling their lack? For example, your
friend is going through a specific emotional challenge. Can you make an effort to
spend more quality time with them or find activities to do with them that help
them release or express their emotions in a healthy way? (i.e. art, physical activity,
spending time with animals).
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and words. Ask for the strength to elevate your consciousness in the area you are
experiencing lack. Also, meditate on the one person in your life you chose to focus on,
sending them a wealth of consciousness in the area they are currently experiencing
lack.
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Day 22
giving freely
Volume 17 | Beha’alotcha | 95-99, 140-144
Preparation
This section of the Zohar speaks about the the power of charity and what it
means to give ‘freely.’ The Zohar explains that when a person gives charity, he or
she causes unification between the physical and spiritual worlds and as a
result, blessings manifest in both worlds. It also says when a person gives, he
or she receives an increase in wealth and life. However, this is only true for one
who gives ‘freely,’ which means without concern for what he or she is losing or
what he or she may gain. Giving freely is giving for the sake of giving, not receiving
and this is the consciousness that brings abundance into a persons life. The Zohar
elaborates on charity, explaining that the capital people receive from their charity
is capital that goes to the soul. Practically there are benefits we can experience
in the physical world as a result of our giving, but the main benefits go directly to
our soul and are stored for us in the ‘world to come,’ for the time when our soul
elevates beyond the body consciousness.
Charity can be monetary but it can also mean giving of one’s time, energy, love,
and care. We learn that giving freely means giving without concern for what you
may lose or what you will receive in return. In what area of your life can you give
more freely – time, energy, love or money?
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What would you give more of if you knew you would not lose anything by virtue of
that giving? (i.e. donating money, making more time to help others or volunteer on
a consistent basis, simple acts of kindness).
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and words. Ask the Light to help you give more freely in the area you chose to focus
on. Meditate to open your heart to be more generous and to eradicate any fear of
loss. Think of people or places in the world you can give more to, and start by sending
the Light of this reading to them.
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Day 23
Beginnings
Volume 5 | Vayishlach | Paragraphs 173-178
Preparation
In this section of the Zohar, we learn about the beginning of all manifestations.
The Zohar tells us beginnings are the seed, and often involve a period of difficulty
or ‘judgement’ that is later followed by relief and ease. The Zohar uses the story of
Rachel’s death and Benjamin’s birth, as well as the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and
Yom Kippur to explain this process from judgement to mercy. The kabbalists teach
that in the story of Creation, we chose to be the creators of our own fulfillment, and
therefore, anything we desire in life we must go through a process of earning. Any
difficulty we may experience at the beginning of a journey is only an opportunity to
transform something in our nature, and thus, earn whatever we are seeking.
The Zohar also tells us that the reverse is true for “idolatrous” people of the world,
which is a code for people who are ruled by their ego and depend on the external,
physical things for power, rather than the Light of the Creator. When we live our lives
ruled by our ego, things may start out seemingly pleasant or merciful, but the eventual
outcome will involve judgement because at the seed level – our consciousness is not
in affinity with the Light of the Creator.
Here we are told that beginnings that start as difficult follow with mercy. Where in
your life are you starting something new or have you started something new and
experienced difficulty? What types of negative, limited thoughts does this difficulty
trigger for you, making you doubt yourself or your endeavor? What thoughts can
you replace these negative thoughts with, in order to help you persevere?
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Where in your life are you experiencing something that’s easy and smooth. What
can you proactively do to put in more effort. (i.e. relationship going smooth, so it
can feel like you don’t need to put effort, but instead you surprise your loved one
with something they cherish).
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Think of the difficulty you are experiencing in your new endeavor. It can be a new
position at work, a new relationship, or even a new habit you are trying to adopt. Ask
for the strength to persevere past the challenges that may come up. See the Light
of the Zohar sweeten the judgment at the beginning of the process. Send this Light
to specific people you know that are starting something new.
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Day 24
desire to learn
Volume 16 | Kedoshim | 92-96
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Mochin - Energy packets. Mo’ach literally means brain, so it’s the level of attaining
higher understanding and connection. Spiritual structures without Mochin are
considered to be lacking. Mochin usually refer to the Upper Three Sefirot of a
spiritual structure.
Angels - Manifested supernal, energy-intelligent beings of Light dedicated to a

specific purpose not subjected to free will. Kabbalists explain we create positive
and negative angels through our thoughts, words, and actions.
This section of the Zohar speaks about engaging in the study of Torah, and the
kabbalists explain Torah is a code for spiritual work or spiritual study. The Zohar
explains that those who have a pure desire to learn will eventually be led in the right
way. The Zohar says that if you have a true love for learning Torah (spiritual work
or study), but don’t know how to properly go about it or have a teacher, don’t worry
your efforts will not be in vain! If there is persistent effort on your end, you will be
able to learn Torah (spiritual work or study) from all, and a teacher will eventually
appear for you. The Zohar even says that a person can start studying initially not
from a place of pure desire and love, but if they persist, they will eventually grow a
pure desire and love for spiritual work and study. This is a powerful understanding
that translates into all aspects of life. There are many things we inherently know are
good for us, yet we don’t have a true desire to do them. According to the Zohar, if we
pursue learning and/or doing these things, eventually we will manifest a true desire
for them and truly enjoy them.
Where in your life do you have a desire to learn more, but don’t persevere because
you aren’t progressing fast enough or don’t feel you have a someone to truly teach
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you? Persevere with a new certainty that your unyielding desire to learn will
eventually draw a teacher to you (i.e. learning a new instrument, learning a new
language, learning to meditate, studying the Zohar).
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Often in life we think we can only learn from certain people, and we decide some
people have nothing to offer us. Where in your life – work, family, friends, society,
etc. - have you closed yourself off from learning from certain people? Open your
mind and heart to the possibility that everyone has something to teach you. What
could you potentially learn from these people?
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and words. Ask for the strength to continue pursuing learning even if you don’t see
immediate results, and open your heart to learn something from everyone. Meditate
to awaken the hearts of all people to learn from one another, and to awaken a
desire to expand their wisdom.
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Day 25
unconditional support
Volume 3 | Lech Lecha | Paragraphs 49-61
Preparation
In this section, the Zohar teaches us about the importance of supporting others
in getting closer to spirituality; including even the most stubborn individuals who
completely reject spirituality. If we abandon helping these types of individuals, the
chances of them doing harm to themselves and/or others only increases. There is
also a powerful secret revelaed by the Zohar: “he who leads his friend to meritorious
conduct benefits always from that conduct and the benefit never leaves him”
(Lech Lecha v.61). The kabbalists explain that if you help to create a positive shift in
someones consciousness, the Light this person manifests as a result of your help is
Light that also goes back to you. It is impossible to ever measure the effect of our
positive deeds. Even when we don’t believe we are getting through to someone, any
seemingly minor shift in consciousness is a true miracle that creates lasting Light for
them, us and the world.
Who are two people in your life you can be more patient with in their spiritual
progression? What specifically triggers impatience within you and how can you
show more mercy in these moments?
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“The righteous man should hold him tight by the hand and not leave him alone”
(Lech Lecha v.55). Sometimes when we try to help someone we feel superior to
them, especially regarding spiritual matters. Holding someone’s hand means you
meet the person on their level, and are patient with their growth. It means being
there for them through thick and thin, even if they disappoint you. What are some
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ways you can show unconditional love and support to those who you are trying to
support (i.e. take time to listen more, let go of expectations, reach out and show
simple care)?
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Awaken your heart to be more merciful and patient with others. Ask for the strength
to show unconditional love and to let go of expectations. Send this Light to the two
people you want to support spiritually.
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Day 26
overcoming fears
Volume 7 | Vayechi | 423-430
Preparation
In this section the Zohar reveals the root of all fears: a lack of spiritual connection.
The Zohar instructs us to always invite the Shechinah, the female aspect of the
Light of the Creator, into our lives. Before every journey, whether it’s up a mountain
or at the start of a new day, we are encouraged to invite the Light into our lives.
Making this effort in our consciousness is what makes us ultimately feel protected,
no matter what we are facing.
The Zohar also compares the story of three men facing a difficult mountain to the
story of the prophet Samuel when he was asked to find a replacement for King
Saul. The three men were able to overcome any fears they had because they were
confident in their spiritual work and they were unified. Samuel’s fear stemmed from
the fact that he was sent on a difficult mission alone. We learn not to underestimate
the power of our bonds with others; with support we have the power to face and
overcome the fears we may avoid if we were alone.
What is something you are worried about right now? In this area of your life, are
you unified with others or have you isolated yourself? How can you create more
unity (i.e. a project at work)? Are you working in unision with your co-workers? Even
if it is a solo project, have you consulted your co-workers to get their input and help?
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The Zohar says that when we invite the Light to be with us, we have nothing to be
afraid of. What spiritual work do you need to do or do more of in the area you are
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worried? Invite the Light into your process with the certainty that this will already
begin transforming the fear.
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and words. Meditate to draw the protection of the Shechinah (the Light) to your
life, knowing that when you are with the Light nothing can harm you. Ask for the
strength to overcome all nervousness, worry, doubts and fears. Think of the people
you will invite to join your process, and draw strength from this unity. Send this Light
to someone in your life you know is battling a specific fear.
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Day 27
beyond the superficial
Volume 16 | Beha’alotcha | 12-16, 58-64
Preparation
This section of the Zohar urges us not to take the Torah literally, and to search for
depth. We are told that even seemingly ‘simple’ stories have many layers of lofty
secrets. The Zohar explains that the stories in the Torah are garments for deeper
truths, the same way human souls are concealed within bodies. The kabbalists explain
that our spiritual work involves making a conscious effort to see past the exteriror
clothing, whether it’s the physicality of another human beings or the literal stories in
the Torah. Our job is to constantly seek out a connection to the interior, concealed
aspet of all things because this is the aspect that has the strongest affinity with
the Light of the Creator. When we connect to the interior of something or someone,
we make a lasting connection to it and the reverse is true when we connect to the
exterior.
The Torah is not a book of literal stories we take at face value; it is a book of
infinite depth - full of secrets, mysteries, metaphors, and codes waiting to be
revealed. Humans are the same – they are full of depth. Who in your life do you
have a superficial relationship with? How can you deepen your connection with
them? (i.e. asking them deeper questions, listening more with true care, or being
more vulernable and revealing more about yourself)
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Think about the times in your life that you revert to superficial conversation or behavior.
What triggers your resistance to going deeper? What environments, situations or
people do you find yourself focusing more on the exterior than the interior?
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and words. Ask the Light to help you deepen your superficial relationship and to
move from the exterior to the interior in all areas of your life. Meditate for all souls
to have the ability to move beyond the superficial in every aspect of their life.
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Day 28
awakening peace
Volume 18 | Korach | 1-8
Volume 9 | Beshalach | 251-255
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Chesed (Right Column) – the energy of kindness, mercy, and sharing.
Gevurah (Left Column) - the energy of strength, judgment, discipline, and receiving.
Tiferet (Central Column) - the energy of balancing and regulating kindness and
judgment, sharing and receiving.
Aba and Ima – Literally translates to father and mother. Also referred to as
Chochmah and Binah, whose unification never ceases, thus always producing
light and energy.
In these two sections of the Zohar we learn powerful lessons about the necessity
and power of peace. The Zohar proclaims that, “the world does not exist except
through peace,” and that we should only wage war in the Torah (Korach v.6). The
Kabbalists explain that this type of war does not involve violence or pain, but rather
a consistent effort to pursue spiritual work. This is the only type of war that results
in peace.
Through the story of Korach, we learn about the danger of conflict. Korach did
not value his own unique Light and instead was chasing after a position meant
for someone else. The Zohar explains that the position Korach desired to obtain
would have created a distance between right and left column energy (judgement
and mercy). This distance is is referred to as a “distancing of peace” because peace
is the energy of central column, the energy of balance between right and left column
(judgement and mercy).
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Kabbalistically we learn that if something belongs to us it has an affinity with our
soul. What is one thing you are chasing after right now, believing it belongs to you?
Let go and inject certainty that if it has affinity with your soul, it will eventually come
to you. (i.e. soulmate relationship, a business deal, money, the ‘right’ apartment).
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Peace is when two seemingly opposite or different entities come together in

harmony. The Kabbalists explain that a distancing of peace is when one person clings
to their point of view and is unwilling to compromise. Who are you experiencing
conflict with and what can you do to create peace? (i.e. proactively confronting the
situation, letting go of being right, listening to the other person with an open heart)
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and words. Ask for the strength to let go of the expectations you have for the things
you are chasing after, and/or to let go in the area you are stubbornly clinging to
your point of view – distancing peace. Think of the person you are currently having
conflict with, and send them this positive, peaceful energy. Send this Light to an
area in the world that is currently experiencing conflict.
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Day 29
soulmates
Volume 3 | Lech Lecha | 204-210
Preparation
Zohar Word Key:

Nefesh/Nefashot – The first part of our soul. This level connects to our physical
actions.
Male – The energy of giving, sharing, cause, and potential.
Female – The energy of desire, receiving, effect, and manifestation.
This section of the Zohar enlightens us on the formation and evolution of soul mates.
We are told that in the Upper Worlds, a soul is one unified whole, then the Creator
splits the soul in half, creating male and female souls from the original source. When
these two souls descend into the physical world they are separated. The condition
for these two souls to reunite and become one again is their individual efforts to
spiritually evolve. Spiritual work is the most powerful tool we have to merit our true
soul mate.
What reactive tendencies do you have surrounding a soulmate connection,

whether in maintaining one or pursuing one? (i.e. for those in a relationship: not
listening to your partner’s point of view, communicating from a place of anger. For
those pursuing one: obsessively checking dating apps)
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When we are proactive we activate the Light force of the Creator within us, and
when we are in alignment with the Light we draw our soulmate closer. As the
Zohar says, the Creator holds the key to all soulmate relationships. What is one
proactive thing you can do to connect stronger with your godly nature?
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and words. Meditate to attract your soulmate by awakening the Light of your own
soul. As you strengthen your connection to your soul, you in effect strengthen your
connection to your soulmate. Ask for the strength to continue becoming a more
sharing being. Send the Light of this reading to the entire world, so more people
connect to their soul and to their soulmate.
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Day 30
sharing your blessings
Volume 4 | Chayei Sarah | Verses 37-44
Preparation
In this section of the Zohar, we are reminded that our soul is a gift and any additional
blessings we receive in life are meant for our soul not our ego. Our ego has the Desire
to Receive for the Self Alone, while our soul has the Desire to Share endlessly. The
Zohar tells us that the Creator gives us gifts for the purpose of “sustaining the world
and performing His commandments” (Chayei Sarah v.41). The gifts we are given are
for the Sake of Sharing and serve to help us in our spiritual work.
Write a list of 5 things you are blessed to have and why you consider them a
blessing (i.e. a talent, people in your life, status, money, wisdom).
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Review your blessings from the list above. Try and uncover any ego that might
be attached to any of your blessings. In what ways can you transform this
form of ego, allowing you to use your blessing more as a tool for sharing?
(i.e. if having status makes you feel superior to others, instead focus on
using your status as a platform to bring awareness to an important cause)
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Think of the blessings in your life and see how they are full of Light. Appreciate that
you were given this Light, and recognize that it is yours to share. Understand the
responsibility you have to use these blessings and talents for the sake of others. You
can also meditate to send this sense of responsibility to all souls; awakening all of
humanity to the true purpose of their blessings.
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INDEX
Glossary (Zohar Terms)
Aba and Ima – Literally translates to father and mother. Also referred to as
Chochmah and Binah, whose unification never ceases, thus always producing light
and energy.
Abraham – Represents the Sefirah of Chesed; the energy of unconditional kindness,

mercy, and sharing.
Angels - Manifested supernal, energy-intelligent beings of Light dedicated to a

specific purpose not subjected to free will. Kabbalists explain we create positive
and negative angels through our thoughts, words, and actions.
Binah – The Sefirah that translates as “Understanding.” The energy of this Sefirah
is understanding that comes from the heart.
Chassadim – The Light that comes from sharing and acts of kindness.
Chesed (Right Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “mercy.” The
energy of this Sefirah is unconditional kindness, mercy, and sharing.
Chochmah – The Sefira that translates literally as “wisdom.” The energy of this
Sefira is the wisdom that comes from the brain.
El – Another name of God. “Foreign El” refers to other Gods, or idol worship. What
we worship is considered our God, or what rules us. Idol worship is when we are
ruled by our reactive tendencies, instead of being ruled by the Light in our soul. It
is when we give away our power to something external and it ends up controlling
the way we think, feel and act.
Elohim – “God,” or specifically, the level of God that represents judgment (strength,
boundaries and discernment).
Esau – The evil brother of Jacob who represents the ultimate Desire to Receive for
the Self Alone.
Evil Inclination – The voice of the opponent that joins us at birth, pushing us to
perform selfish acts that satisfy us temporarily.
Exile – Refers to any time the Creator’s supervision is not obvious to us and we need
to exert a lot more effort to see and reveal the Light. Exile is a state of consciousness.
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Faith (“Emunah”) - Trust and certainty in how the Light governs this world; the
spiritual laws of cause and effect. This term also refers to the sefira Malchut, which
is our physical world. Malchut translates literally as ‘governance’ or ‘kingdom.’
Female – The energy of desire, receiving, effect, and manifestation.
Gevurah (Left Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “judgement.”

The energy of this Sefirah is strength, boundaries, discernment, discipline, and
receiving.
Good Inclination – The voice of the soul that joins us when we turn 12 (for a girl)
or 13 (for a boy). This voice pushes us to respond to our reality as Creators not
victims, to think beyond ourselves, and to take positive actions which bring long-
term fulfillment.
Hashem, or Holy One, blessed be He – God, the Light, the Creator, the source of
all fulfillment.
Holy Spirit – Also known as “divine inspiration,” which is the guidance and protection
of the Light.
Isaac – Represents the Sefirah of Gevurah; the energy of judgment, strength,

boundaries, discernment, discipline and receiving.
Jacob – Represents the Sefirah of Tiferet; the energy of balance, regulating

kindness and judgment, sharing and receiving.
Male – The energy of giving, sharing, cause, and potential.
Mochin - Energy packets. Mo’ach literally means brain, so it’s the level of attaining
higher understanding and connection. Spiritual structures without Mochin are
considered to be lacking. Mochin usually refer to the Upper Three Sefirot of a
spiritual structure.
Nefesh/Nefashot – The first part of our soul. This level connects to our physical
actions.
Neshamah – The third level of our soul. This level connects to our thoughts.
Nukva/Malchut – Feminine energy; the vessel, receiver and the moon. Also known
as the final result or the effect. Malchut is the Sefira that translates literally
as ‘kingdom’ or ‘governance.’ It is the Sefira that represents our physical world.
Other Side – The forces of impurity, selfishness and darkness that work tirelessly
to lower our consciousness. These forces challenge us and give us the opportunity
to rise above our reactive, ego-driven nature and act from our soul.
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Precept – “Mitzvah,” which is a spiritual deed that connects us to the Light, either
by the act of doing, or by abstaining from doing.
Repentance (Teshuva) - The process of sincere inner reflection and change.

Through this process we can uproot negative seeds we have planted in the past by
feeling the pain of our negative actions, visualizing how we commit to changing in
this area moving forward and sending Light to any person or place we may have
negatively impacted. In doing this, we transform what was once negative energy
into positive energy and re-write our destiny.
Righteous – Sometimes refers to the wholly righteous; souls who reached a level
of complete affinity with the Light of the Creator. This term can also refer to the
righteous parts within our own soul; the unique sparks of the Light within.
Ruach – The second level of our soul. This level connects to our words and speech.
Samael – The name of the Angel of Death, who represents the energy of finite
consciousness, endings and limitation. Do not pronounce this name aloud. Instead
you can say “Samakel” or “Samech-Mem.”
Serpent – Refers to the original manifestation of the Other Side, or Satan. The
first time the opponent is mentioned in the Bible it is mentioned in the form of a
serpent who convinced Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge.
Shechinah – The Creator’s revelation to us in this world. Also known as the

protective mother and the female (or vessel) aspect of the Creator (Malchut).
Tiferet (Central Column) – The Sefirah that translates literally as “beauty.” The
energy of this Sefirah is balance; kindness and judgment, sharing and receiving.
Tzitzit/Talit – The prayer shawl that is wrapped around one who prays. It is one of
the physical instruments we use to subdue the evil inclination and to draw down
surrounding Light (the Light of our potential) during prayer.
Torah – Refers to the Old Testament, the Torah Scroll, and the Zohar (soul of the
Torah). The Kabbalists teach that Torah is a code for the universal spiritual laws
governing our world. Torah study is a code for any type of spiritual action; actions
stemming from an understanding of cause and effect, and a Desire to Receive for
Torah for its own sake (Lishma) – Doing positive and spiritual actions without
expecting a physical reward or benefit in return. The motivation is to be in affinity
with the Light of the Creator; to reveal Light for yourself and the world.
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Torah not for its own sake (Lo Lishma) – Doing positive and spiritual actions with
expectations of receiving physical rewards and benefits in return.
Wicked – Sometimes refers to the wholly wicked; souls who are completely
disconnected from the Light. This term can also refer to the wicked (selfish) parts
within our own soul.
World to Come – Refers to a state of lasting, inner fulfilment of the soul. This state
can be experienced while we are in this world, but in its full capacity only after the
soul leaves the body. This term can also refer to the level of Binah, as opposed to
this world, which is Malchut.
Yesod – This Sefira translates literally as “foundation.” This Sefira sits under eight
Sefirot, like a great reservoir or funnel feeding spiritual Light in a balanced way into
our physical world (Malchut, the 10th Sefira). Yesod is the Sefirah that unites Zeir
Anpin and Malchut. This Sefira also contains the energy of blessings, abundance
and creation.
Yisrael – Refers to the people of the world who consciously desire to connect to
the Light of the Creator and their own soul. Also, people who are actively working
to transform their Desire to Receive for the Self Alone into a Desire to Receive for
Yud-Kei-Vav-Kei – The most powerful name of God, called the Tetragrammaton.

This name represents mercy, unity and peace. This name also represents the
unification of our physical world and the upper spiritual worlds.
Zeir Anpin – Comprises the six Sefirot (Chesed, Gevurah, Tiferet, Netzach, Hod
and Yesod). This realm represents ‘masculine’ energy; giving, potential, fulfillment,
the sun. It can also be known as the process or the cause.
There are many times throughout the Zohar when we read about people physically
traveling; moving from one place to another. The kabbalists explain every story
involving a physical journey is really a code for the journey a certain soul or group of
souls are embarking on; moving from one level to another. For example, when the
Zohar speaks about friends traveling along a road or climbing up a mountain, this
is a code for the transformation and elevation their souls are experiencing, such
as overcoming a challenge and or revealing new Light. Every time we read about
physical journeys in the Zohar, our souls also have the opportunity to elevate as well.
The same holds true for names of people and places. Each person and place is a
conduit to specific forms of Light. For example, anytime the Zohar speaks about
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Moses, we are not just connecting to the physical character Moses; we are
connecting to all the attributes and the energy Moses represented during his
lifetime; activating and strengthening these attributes within ourselves. Every
Rabbi that is referred to in the Zohar is a spiritual master with unique virtues.
Every time different Rabbis are mentioned, we connect our souls to the energy of
mastery over certain virtues. We plug ourselves into an outlet of infinite energy.
Even if we are completely confused by the story or teaching we are reading about,
having certainty in our soul’s ability to elevate through our study is enough to
activate this elevation itself. The kabbalists teach that having a consciousness of
certainty is always more powerful than any intellectual understanding, and this is
particularly true when it comes to reaping the benefits of the Zohar.
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Structure of the zohar
When Rav Shimon Bar Yochai uncovered the concealed aspect of the Torah in the
Zohar he wrote it side by side with the Written Torah in order to prove that the
Torah and Kabbalah are two sides of the same coin. The Torah exposes the outer
clothing and the Kabbalah exposes the unseen inner structure. This is similar to the
interrelationship between the soul and the body. The Torah reveals the words of the
Creator and Kabbalah teaches what He intends to achieve by those words.
When we highlighted the great attributes of Rav Shimon Bar Yochai we mentioned
that the most powerful means of connecting with Rav Shimon is through the study
of the Zohar. It is therefore imperative that one should understand the structure
and the various parts of the Zohar.
The Zohar is principally made up of four segments (which contain more detailed
inner partitions):
1. The Zohar corresponding to the portions of Torah (Volumes 1-22 in the

English Set).
2. The New Zohar (Zohar Chadash) corresponding to the portions of the
Torah and the five Scrolls (Not printed in English yet).
3. The Hashmatot of the Zohar (Not printed in English yet).
4. The Tikkunium of the Zohar (Not printed in English yet)
The Zohar on the Portions of the Torah (Volumes 1-22)
1. The first part of the Zohar has an introduction called The Introduction
to the Zohar.
2. Subsequently, the Zohar is sub-divided according to the order of the
portions of the Torah. The Zohar is essentially a commentary on the verses
of the Torah. The Zohar deals with all the portions apart from Mas’ey,
Devarim, Re’eh, Ki-Tavo, Nitsavim and VeZot Habracha.
1. Volumes 1-22 of the Zohar are segmented as follows:

A. RA’AYA MEHEMNA (The Faithful Shepherd)
i. Homiletic interpretations scattered throughout the entire Zohar
are called by this name. Those were given to Rav Shimon and
his students by Moshe our teacher, who is “the Faithful Shepherd,”
and who revealed himself to Rav Shimon in the cave
at Peki’in. The Ra’aya Mehemna in essence explains the
commandments according to the inner secrets.
B. MIDRASH HA-NE’ELAM (The Commentary of the Concealed) The
various segments of the Midrash Ha- Ne’elam are scattered in many
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places throughout the Zohar. And they sometimes appear in Hebrew
and sometimes in Aramaic. This is what Rav Moshe Zechut wrote in
his commentary Mikdash Melech on Portion Vayira:
i. I will give the reason for the praise of the name of this
Midrash, which he has named Ne’elam (Hebrew: concealed).
It is because most of what it deals with is about the
soul from Briya, where the Supernal Garden of Eden is found.
And he has written in the Pardes that the Midrash
is related to Briya, so the revealed Midrash is the secret
of the external aspects, while the Midrash Ha Ne’elam is
the secret of the internal aspects, which are the souls.
And this commentary is based upon the soul. Thus its name is
well fit Midrash Ha Ne’elam
C. THE HEICHALOT (Chambers)
i. The chambers appear in the Zohar, portion Beresheet (Gensis)
II, Volume 2, Sec.1. onwards. There, the seven chambers of the
Garden of Eden are explained.
ii. In Portion Pikudei, Volume 13, sec 471 onwards, the seven
chambers of Holiness are discussed. And from sec. 836 onwards,
the seven chambers of “the evil side” are explained.
D. RAZA DERAZIN (The Inner Secrets) It appears in the middle of
Portion Yitro, Vol. 10, Sec 68 owards. It discusses all the
secrets of the Wisdom of the face reading and of palmistry.
E. SABA DE MISHPATIM (Laws of Reincarnation) The Saba De
Mishpatim appears in the middle of Portion Mishpatim, verse 14.
i. In it all the laws of Correction (Tikkune), and all the secrets
of reincarnation are explained.
F. IDRA DEBEI MISHKANA (The Assembly within the Tabernacle) This
appears in the end of Portion Mishpatim, Vol. 10, Sec. 520 onwards.
In this section all the Spiritual Faces (vessels) are explained.
G. SIFRA DE TSNI’UTA (The Book of Modesty) This appears at the end
of Portion Terumah, Volume 11. It discusses the main principles of the
Wisdom of Kabbalah. We shall quote here a portion to elucidate.
(Sections1-3):
i. He asks: “What is Sifra de Tzni'uta?” Rav Shimon said: “Five
chapters are included in this great chamber and they fill the
whole world.” Rav Yehuda said; “If those include all the
Wisdom, then they must be better than all the rest, and one
does not need to learn all the rest, and one does not need
to learn any further.”
H. THE IDRA RABBA (The Great Assembly) The article upon the Idra
Rabba (the Great Assembly) appears in the middle of Portion Nasso,
Vol 17. Rav Shimon and his nine students gathered, and together they
revealed all the secrets of Kabbalah, and the inner spiritual essence of
the Torah in a greater detail than the way it appears in Sifra de Tsn’iuta.
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This great revelation of the Idra Rabba brought about the death of
three of the students because they completed their correction. The
story from the Zohar is quoted in Part 2, Chapter 3.
I. THE IDRA ZUTA (The Small Assembly) The Idra Zuta, the Small
Assembly, appears in the middle of Portion Ha’azinu, Vol 22. In the Idra
Zuta, Rav Shimon revealed, before his death, many secrets that
he had not revealed before.
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references for continued study
Recommended Reading:
1. The Essential Zohar, by Rav Berg
2. Secrets of the Zohar, by Michael Berg
3. Secrets of the Bible, by Michael Berg
4. Secret History of the Zohar, by Michael Berg
5. Introduction to the Zohar, by Rav Berg, Volume 1 of the Zohar
Recommended Articles:
“The Purpose of the Zohar,” Rav Berg:
https://www.kabbalah.com/en/master-kabbalists/the-purpose-of-the-zohar
“Revealing the Light of Redemption,” Karen Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/concepts/lag-bomer-revealing-the-light-of-redemption
“The Strongest Instrument,” Mordechay Balas:

https://kabbalah.com/en/master-kabbalists/the-strongest-instrument
“The Magic of Kabbalah,” Chaim Soloman:

https://kabbalah.com/en/concepts/the-magic-of-kabbalah
“Coming Closer to the Flawless Universe,” Rav Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/master-kabbalists/coming-closer-to-the-flawless-
universe
Recommended Lectures:
Every lecture below can be found on kabbalah.com with the exception of the first
two mediafire video recordings of the Rav Berg
“The Power of the Zohar and Hebrew Letters,” Rav Berg:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/pqq311yljc3z9sk/Rav_on_Zohar_and_Hebrew_
Letters_1991.mp4
“The Importance/Focus of the Zohar,” Rav Berg:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/978a8wapwu4yu14/7_HaRav_explains_the_
importance_and_focus_of_The_Zohar.mp4/file
“Scanning the Zohar,” Rav Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/3209-insights-from-rav-berg/5855-
scanning-the-zohar
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“Blessings from Spreading the Zohar,” Karen Berg:
https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5233-pesach/5327-blessings-from-
spreading-the-zohar
“The Power of the Zohar,” Michael Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5311-lag-bomer/5377-the-power-of-
the-zohar
“Seeing The Vision of the Light,” Michael Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/shabbat-consciousnesslectures/seeing-
the-vision-of-the-light
“Demystifying the Zohar,” class series by David Ghiyam:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/practical-kabbalah/lesson-19--
demystifying-the-zohar-
“Getting Zohar,” class series by Eitan Yardeni:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5804-getting-zohar
“How to use Zohar,” Elisheva Balas:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5914-tools-for-change/5788-how-to-
scan-the-zohar
“The Light of the Zohar and the Final Redemption,” Michael Berg:
https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/6596-third-meal-consciousness-
lectures/6655-vayakhel-the-light-of-the-zohar-and-the-final-redemption
“Noach: Entering Today’s Ark of the Zohar,” Michael Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/4391-shabbat-consciousness-
lectures/5345-noach-entering-todays-ark-of-the-zohar
“Beha,alotcha: In the Presence of the Zohar,” Eitan Yardeni:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/4579-zohar-class-with-eitan-
yardeni/4253-behaalotcha-in-the-presence-of-the-zohar
“Receiving the Fire of Rav Shimon Bar Yochai,” Michael Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5311-lag-bomer/6758-receiving-the-
fire-of-rav-shimon-bar-yochai
“The Assistance of Rav Shimon Bar Yochai to Eliminate Judgement,” Michael Berg:
https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/5662-secrets-of-the-bible/5906-lag-
bomer-the-assistance-of-rav-shimon-bar-yochai-to-eliminate-judgment
“Naso: The Great Revelation of the Idra Rabba,” Michael Berg:

https://kabbalah.com/en/online-courses/4389-shabbat-consciousness-
lectures/5176-naso-the-great-revelation-of-the-idra-rabbah
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Table of contents

3 Introduction to the Zohar

10 Preparation for Using the Zohar

12 Methods of Using the Zohar

14 The Zohar Workbook

16 The Structure of Each Day

The Greatest Tool of Generation

The Zohar is a wellspring of spiritual energy, a fountainhead of metaphysical power

As electrical current is concealed in wire and cable before disclosing itself as an

Using the Zohar: Awakening the Light

The information we allow ourselves to be exposed to directly influences our

Furthermore, the experience of reading an ordinary book or article is exactly what

Understanding the Zohar

“There is an immeasurably great benefit awaiting those who occupy

The Zohar’s Language and Letters

Focused concentration on the Aramaic text is a powerful form of kabbalistic

I called this commentary ‘The Ladder’ to demonstrate that the function of

Helpful Prerequisites for Using the Zohar

Recommended Consciousness and Intentions While Using the

Five Ways of Studying the Zohar

“It is advisable that one should make a habit of reading 30 minutes

For more information on the Zohar, A Zohar Key, As well as articles,

Reading and studying the English translation of the Zohar is an intellectual

Additionally, whenever we are making a change in our lives or starting something

Active Meditation - 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Recommended reading: The Essential Zohar, pages 43-48.

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Recommended reading: The Essential Zohar, pages 33-42.

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

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Isaac – Represents the Sefirah of Gevurah; the energy of judgment, strength,

Jacob – Represents the Sefirah of Tiferet; the energy of balance, regulating

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Any time we ask for help, acknowledging we cannot do it alone, we humble

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Yud-Kei-Vav-Kei – The most powerful name of God, called the Tetragrammaton.

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

Zohar Word Key:

Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

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Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

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Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

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Active Meditation – 10 Minutes

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Active Meditation – 10 Minutes