Walking In The Fire [Hardcover]

Ariel Bar Tzadok (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 2007

Kabbalistic kavanot (prayer meditations) from authoritative, classical sources are now explained in a simple way, never before made available in English. One will actually be able to learn the Kavanot and use them with understanding. Included in this work are the kavanot for the Mikveh, Talit, Tefillin, Tefilat Shaharit (daily morning prayers) and the entire kavanot of the Merkava, as outlined by the Ben Ish Hai and the Ari'zal. This work also includes practical teachings how to use the Prophetic Kabbalah system of Avraham Abulafia. Also included here are dream questions, Goralot (questions to Heaven), help in finding one's soul-mate, an invocation for wisdom from the Book of Raziel, Kabbalistic prayers for financial prosperity, prayers for spiritual and physical protection, and many other yihudim, prayers and meditations, all from classical Torah sources. This book is designed to explain deep and profound Kabbalistic concepts easily and simply, enabling any reader, at every level to grasp insights, and then to put them into practice to improve one's life and level of Torah observance. There is something here for everyone, from beginners along the Torah path, to accomplished Talmidei Hakhamim. This is a book about Torah and Mitzvot and how one can find and embrace the Neshama (soul) of Torah, fulfilling the Halakha of Devekut; to teach you about the spiritual fire and how one walks within it, without being burned.

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About the Author

Born and raised in New York, Ariel Bar Tzadok studied in Jerusalem under many of the finest Sephardi Kabbalists of the previous generation. In June 1983, Rabbi Bar Tzadok received his Rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Ya aqob Peretz, Rosh Yeshiva of Kollel Hekhal Pinhas. While studying at Hekhal Pinhas, Rabbi Bar Tzadok was blessed by Heaven to become the private student of the renown Kabbalist, Rabbi Meir Levi zt l, the foremost student of the Head Kabbalist of Jerusalem, Rabbi Mordechai Sharabi zt l. The Rav officially established his Yeshiva in 1992 to address the growing concerns of spiritual misguidance and misinformation that is pervasive in the Jewish community at large. The Yeshiva has since grown, to include a Collel for the private study of Kabbalah. Students around the world access the Rav s teachings through his website www.koshertorah.com. Rabbi Bar Tzadok s essays have appeared in numerous newspapers. He has spoken on numerous radio talk shows. He has spoken at synagogues, yeshivot and university groups. He was also a guest on NBC-TV s national prime-time series "Ancient Prophecies," as well as FOX-TV s "Millennium Prophecies." Rabbi bar Tzadok has written numerous books and essays and has a large library of CD s in all areas of Torah study, especially in authentic Torah Kabbalah. These are all offered to the public through KosherTorah.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 473 pages
• Publisher: KosherTorah Publishers (May 11, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979160103
• ISBN-13: 978-0979160103
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #792,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is The Real Thing, Folks, April 19, 2008

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Julia Ann Foy "bookmaven" (Southern California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking In The Fire (Hardcover)

If you want true JEWISH Kabbalah, this is it. It doesn't get any more authentic than this. Rav Ariel Bar Tzadok is eminently qualified to teach this subject, having been a student of the mekubalim (kabbalaists)in Israel and elsewhere in a long tradition going back to such luminaries as the Arizal and the Rashash.

I was puzzled as to why there were so many small typos, however. Nothing that takes away from the ancient texts, which Rav Bar Tzadok has thankfully photocopied (in the original Hebrew), but the English translations and explanations have quite a few editing errors. "To" instead of "two" for example, missing words, mispelled words, etc. These are frequent enough throughout the book that it can jar the reader "out" of the meditative state briefly.

Perhaps there will someday be a second edition of this work with a more thorough editing job.

All in all, it's a fantastic, amazing book, NOT to be missed. There is no where else in one place for the English reader to find all of these ancient Jewish texts, prayers, meditations, segulot, etc. from the TRUE ancient Jewish Kabbalists. This book is invaluable, a priceless treasure. Rav Bar Tzadok doesn't just reproduce the ancient texts here, he translates them AND teaches how to properly make use of them as well. The Rav has done a beautiful kiddush HaShem and the entire world a GREAT service by publishing and translating these ancient Jewish works. May it reach all those who would make proper use of it for its purpose.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - loaded with accurate insights into Kabballah, September 12, 2010

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Sam "pc pro" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking In The Fire (Hardcover)

This is a great book for both the student and the advanced Kabbalist.
It is packed with insights into the methodolgy of Kabbalah study and practice.
All of the teachings are Kosher in that they are in line with orthodox jewish thought, and the Rambam's 13 principles of faith. The author emulates the Rambam and Abulafia by integrating science and Kabbalah for a unified description of our world and the other dimensions. If you are looking to understand real Kabballah, this is the book.
The more knowledge you have of Kabballah before reading this book, the more you will
appreciate the depth of this work.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book, November 1, 2009

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Spacemuppet - See all my reviews

This review is from: Walking In The Fire (Hardcover)

I was surprised to see that this had such a low rating because it's one of the best books I have found on Kabbalah in English. It's a shame that one review can bring the rating down so far, but that's the way the system works. Anyways, I ordered this because it is the **ONLY** book in English to provide this version of the Goralot, which is different from the Providence Press translation of Sefer ha-Goralot (of the two I prefer this one). But this book also has so much more besides that. With so few quality books of kabbalah in English, this stands out as uniquely powerful and *authentic*. Highly recommended.