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Derech Hashem – The Way of God – Using God’s Names (Part 3) – Lesson 10 of Section 3

The Ramchal teaches us that God wants us to connect with the spiritual worlds. We can do so by making use of His Names. The various Names produce a certain energy which draws down blessing into the world – and also allows us to connect with the spiritual worlds and spiritual beings literally. These are the concepts of Ruach HaKodesh (Divine Inspiration) and Nevuah (prophecy.)

Derech Hashem – The Way of God – Using God’s Names (Part 2) – Lesson 9 of Section 3

God created the world to function in a certain way. At the same time, He also wants us to interact with creation and with Him. He therefore gives us Names that we may use in order to bring Shefa (abundance and and a flow of blessing downwards) into this world and into ourselves. We use these Names when we pray using a Siddur and through doing so, the spiritual force behind these words (Names) causes changes to occur.

Derech Hashem – Lesson 7 – Breaking Through Spiritual Barriers

In this lesson, we are continuing Part 3 of the Ramchal’s Derech Hashem. This section deals with the powers of the soul, Inspiration and more ethereal subjects. In Chapter 2, Paragraph 4, the Ramchal teaches us that G-d allows for some leeway in terms of breaking through spiritual barriers in order to connect with the world of the spirits. While boundaries exist, there are also openings that allow one access to these spiritual worlds and spiritual beings – for the purpose of growing and doing good in this world.

Derech Hashem – The Way of God – Lesson 6 (of Part 3) Making Use of Spiritual Beings

The Ramchal, in the second chapter of Part 3, discusses the issues of using Divine Names and Witchcraft. What are the spiritual and divine forces all about?

Derech Hashem Lesson 5 – The Reason for Day and Night

In our fifth lesson (of Part 3) of the Ramchal’s work Derech Hashem, we move deeper into the realm of the soul. The Ramchal brings us into understanding the mystery of G-d’s creating the day and the night. Night is not just a time for sleep. There is more that happens to the soul during this period. It is as much a part of our lives as the day. Whereas the day allows us to attend to our physical matters, the night allows us to explore the spiritual worlds.

Derech Hashem- The Way of God – Lesson 4 (of Part 3) – Deja Vu!

Our fourth lesson of the wonderful work of the Ramchal – Derech Hashem -concerns itself with deepening our understanding of the higher level Godly soul and how it is given the ability to interact in our lives. Though it is constantly attached to a higher source and though it may also seem like we don’t really feel it, there are moments in our lives when we get a glimpse that this soul is well, healthy and active in our lives. Just look – you’ll see it!

Derech Hashem – Ramchal – The Animal Soul

Welcome to a new series of Shiurim! We’ll be learning Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto’s famous Derech Hashem – Way of G-d. We’re going to take a leap into the third section – because it’s simply so exciting!

In our first Shiur, we’ll be learning about the basics of souls. The Ramchal had an amazing way of organising things. As anyone can see, he takes us from the most basic levels to the most advanced.

When it comes to souls, the most basic is the animal soul. Our first Shiur shares with us the lesson about a soul that is common to both animals and humans. Thereafter, the Ramchal will open our eyes further in future Shiurim as he will share with us the secrets behind the G-dly soul and just what it is capable of!

Please join me!