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What do the ancient Jewish holy texts say about good health and longevity? Is playing sports and exercising a mitzvah? How can one maximize wellbeing and lifespan? What were some health tips from our Sages? Find out in this eye-opening class, where we also explore how prayer affects one's genes, the twelve key aspects of life according to Sefer Yetzirah, and secrets of the number 176. For more information, see 'Is Playing Sports a Mitzvah?' here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-play...For the essay on structuring one's day according to the mystical "worlds", see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/how-to-...For the essay on 'Physical Blemishes & Spiritual Heights', see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/physica...

What did Isaiah mean when he described the entire nation of Israel as "righteous" and inherting the World to Come? What can a person do to guarantee their place in the World to Come? Which sins of a person actually count in the Heavenly Court? And how can we stimulate more love and unity among our people to bring about the Final Redemption? For the class exploring the difference between Jewish and non-Jewish souls, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2F3eYVukM0qLYIb4dtrj6h?si=Cxejr4muQ_q_-EWSqeUSjQ For the series on 'Reincarnation in Judaism', see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TBORw6KshaazHZ7qoL85C?si=ziUjH3_TQ0KbruH3r32Clw

How can we better understand both the physical and spiritual worlds through the Periodic Table of the Elements? What can we learn about our own lives from the structure and anatomy of the atom? What is so special about the elements mentioned in Scripture, including iron, copper, silver, and gold? And what is “God’s Element”? Find out in this fascinating class where we explore the profound connections between Torah and chemistry.

What is the true meaning of Chanukah? Did the Jews really defeat the Greeks, and what did the ancient Jewish Sages actually think of Greek philosophy and the Greek language? What does it have to do with bringing about the Final Redemption and the Messianic Age? And how is it all concealed in the Torah portion of ‘Miketz’ (Genesis 41-44). Find out in this class as we take a deep dive into the Messianic process and reveal the surprising truth about the relationship between Judaism and Hellenism. For lots more information on Judaism and Hellenism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/chanuka...

Exploring some incredible reincarnations of great figures from the Torah, Talmud, and world history, including Noah and Moses, David and Batsheva, Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Meir, the Roman emperors Titus and Marcus Aurelius, and the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Plus, how many people are destined to ever live, and how might the Resurrection of the Dead at the End of Days come about? And who might Queen Isabella of Spain have been a reincarnation of? For the previous three part series on the fundamentals and mechanics of reincarnation in Judaism, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TBORw6KshaazHZ7qoL85C?si=avJOKcO_RR2NVU6mnYkhOg For the class on David and Batsheva, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24L2HzlMdxcVVCNBn2QUrL?si=9bp-eUMiTqiUTZudxLOQ9g

What is the true meaning of the name “Jerusalem”? How is it different from “Zion”? Why is Jerusalem also called Ariel, “Lion of God”? How will the Third Temple be built, and what will happen to the Dome of the Rock? Find out in this class where we also explore the past lives of King David, some of the most profound mysteries of Creation, and the fulfilment of numerous ancient prophecies, including the incredible prophecy of the Six-Day War. For the essay on ‘Ascending the Temple Mount’, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ascending-the-temple-mount/

In this week's Genesis Unveiled, Efraim Palvanov probes key mysteries about Isaac and Rebekah through mathematical numerologies and other methods to uncover that the key to redemption lies in the relationships we build with those around us, especially the relationships of those in our own homes.

Where did the concept of animal sacrifices really come from? Why are there so many sacrificial procedures described in the Torah? Will there be sacrifices in the future Third Temple in Jerusalem? And what does it all have to do with human consumption of meat? Is the vegan diet of Adam and Eve ideal for mankind? Find out in this eye-opening class!Plus: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? What did meat consumption have to do with the Great Flood? And what did the fallen angels have to do with it?For a detailed, written analysis of what really happened at the "Binding of Isaac", see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/did-abr...

In this sequel, we explore the higher levels of the soul, Chaya and Yechida, and what a person can do to attain and access them. Also, what is the difference between a Jewish soul and a non-Jewish soul? What was the difference between Enoch’s transfiguration into an angel and Elijah’s transfiguration into an angel? Plus, the Zohar’s surprising views on Christians and Muslims, and the first and most important 14 mitzvot in the Torah. For Part 1, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dVaUMsv0REY4JwauoXY43?si=Py25z_SDRYG9WJeMx-nBqw

What is the real meaning of the mysterious holiday of Sukkot? What does it have to do with the End of Days and the Final Redemption? Why does the prophet Zechariah describe God as “touching down” on the Mount of Olives? And what does it all have to do with current events in Israel and the recent hostage deal? Find out in this class as we uncover the true meaning of Sukkot. Plus: What is the secret of the number 91? Where does the notion of the “Seven Shepherds of Israel” come from? And what role do the Shepherds play in the End of Days? For more on the Seven Shepherds, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ushpizi... For more on the Ketoret and its psychoactive ingredients, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-mys...

Why does the Hebrew alphabet begin with an Aleph? Why does the Torah begin with a letter Beit? What role did the divine Hebrew letters have in Creation? What is God’s “seal of truth”, and what is God’s “sceptre”? Why do we find pagan death cults in countries and cultures all over the world? And what is the missing “nun” verse in Psalm 145? Find out in this class as we unravel a fascinating ancient Midrash about the letters of the Hebrew alphabet presenting themselves before God at the start of Creation. Also: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son, and did Abraham pass the test? What really happened with the Tree of Knowledge? And why does evil exist? For a brief written summary, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-let... For more on the missing Nun in Ashrei, see here: https://seforimblog.com/2022/02/the-m...

What are the different parts of the soul, and how do they relate to, and interact with, the body? What is the real reason for sleeping and dreaming? How might we be able to explain spiritual phenomena like prophecy and telepathy? And how does one rectify their soul to the highest degree to become a master of life? Find out in this class as we embark on an eye-opening exploration of the human soul. For the Kabbalah of Yom Kippur class, see here:    • The Kabbalah of Yom Kippur   For the class on the Spiritual Significance of 2025, see here:    • The Spiritual Significance of 2025   For more on sports and exercise in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-play...

In this class, we re-examine the ancient Star of Jacob prophecy and analyze where we currently stand in the “End of Days” and the messianic process. What might unfold in the coming months and years? What role might AI play in the Final Redemption? Can a global blackout happen soon? And what can we do to hasten the return to the Garden of Eden? Also: What is the prophecy of the “unsheathing” of the Sun? What happened when Adam separated from Eve for 130 years? And why did the Sages tie the sound of the shofar to the cries of Sisera’s mother? This class was delivered on July 31, 2025 at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Toronto, the final class there after two years of biweekly sessions. For the essay on the Ten Divine Songs, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ten-div...For the essay on women’s hair coverings in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst...For the series of videos on Mashiach ben Yosef, see here:    • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef  For the series of videos on reincarnation in Judaism, see here:    • Reincarnation in Judaism  

What is the true meaning of the name El Shaddai? What did the Ark of the Covenant actually look like? Who is El Elyon? Adam Kadmon? What are the 41- and 72- and 216-Letter Names of God? And what are the secrets hidden in the name Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (“I Will be What I Will Be”)? Find out in this eye-opening concluding installment of the series. Also: What is the esoteric meaning of Jacob’s sheep? Is the Torah text we have today identical to the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts? And which name of God is most-associated with the forthcoming Final Redemption? For the essay on genetics and epigenetics based on Jacob’s sheep, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/jacobs-... For more on Moses’ divine staff, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For the essay on divine secrets of pi, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/secrets... For the book on mayim achronim: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv...

Where did the mystical term “Ain Sof” come from? What does it actually mean? Can a Torah scroll be written in Greek? And who were the mysterious Bythosim (or Boethusians) that the Sages considered heretics and sectarians? Find out in this eye-opening class as we continue our journey into exploring the divine names of God. Plus: How did Noah’s blessing to Shem and Japheth become realized in Israel and Greece, and what effect did Plato and Aristotle have on sacred Jewish texts? For the previous class in this series, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPLPEzmwQfS5CcNbSDNvx?si=C6scQEUJRHKNLj4i9KqcBA For the essay on the history of the Ten Sefirot, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ten-sef... For the series of essays on the relationship between Judaism and Hellenism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/chanuka... For the KotzkBlog essay on Rabbeinu Avraham, see here: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2017/11/152...