Efraim Palvanov

What is the deeper significance behind the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot? Why do we count the days, and what is the mystical connection to the Sefirot? Also, where did "mourning" during Sefirat haOmer really originate, and what is the proper way to approach these customs? Find out in this eye-opening class as we dive into Sefirat haOmer and explore what it takes to become a complete, refined human. Plus, the primordial elements associated with the Sefirot, and a Kabbalistic look at Yom ha'Atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, and Yom haShoah.

For the class on the ‘Secret Origins of Lag b’Omer’ see here:    • Secret Origins of Lag b'Omer  

For more on the “Kabbalah of Yom ha’Atzmaut” and the Tiferet Israel Synagogue, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For more on the connection between Lag b’Omer and the passing of Samuel the Prophet, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-hid... For the laws of music and mourning in the Omer, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/mournin...

How did the Erev Rav become so powerful in recent times? Was there a conspiracy in the 18th century by a small group of heretics to destroy Judaism? And how has it manifest itself in the world today? Plus: exploring Samson as a model for current events, pinpointing the exact number of Erev Rav souls, and what exactly happened in the aftermath of the Golden Calf incident? For more on the significance of the year 1648 and the aftermath of Shabbateanism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-zoh...For the essay on Rabbi Chaim Vital’s take on the Erev Rav in Sefer Etz HaDa’at Tov, see here: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2020/11/301... For a deeper understanding of Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst...

For the series of videos on 'Understanding Edom':    • Understanding Edom  

Continuing the eye-opening series on the “Erev Rav” with an exploration of the five types of Erev Rav, and how they manifest in the world around us today. Plus, the secret of the letter Hei added to Abraham’s name, the parameters of “lashon hara”, the Zohar’s “dogs of Yom Kippur”, and comments on concubines, cults, and cabals.

For Part 1 in this series, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ToCvW2IFedE8iXBruuWn0?si=LsMY4OX1QI2fm3039W7O1g

See also ‘Bringing Mashiach Today’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hEWshtMiP2GelG0RkRGui?si=09weRsNpS-uj2rcyE3QLpg

Who is the Erev Rav, the “Mixed Multitude”, first mentioned in Exodus? How do they return and manifest in every generation? And why are they locked in a cosmic battle with Moses that spans all of human history? Find out in this class as we being to explore the mysterious and dangerous Erev Rav phenomenon, and what we can do to defeat this ideology—which the Zohar says is a necessary precursor to the Final Redemption and the forthcoming Messianic Age. For a written summary and lots more information, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israels-greatest-enemy-the-erev-rav/

For the previous class that explored the Erev Rav’s connection to the Tree of Knowledge, see ‘Queen Esther’s Kabbalah’ here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KoLSSJkt70HDxPBdHmxCe?si=h1bHotGXRKeChvzOqVNRZA

For more on the “quantum brain” theory and a scientific explanation for reincarnation, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-your-brain-a-quantum-computer-a-scientific-explanation-for-the-soul-and-afterlife/

Revealing the hidden wisdom in one of the most mystical ancient texts, the Book of Esther. Along the way, we explore the Seven Prophetess of Israel, the Ten Sefirot, the mysterious “Erev Rav”, and Esther’s incredible prophecy of the Nuremberg Trials. Plus: why is the number three so important in Judaism, and what is the deeper meaning behind the triangle and the Star of David? For the previous class on ‘King Solomon’s Kabbalah’, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gd2Gg9O6C0xrjydUgmFqA?si=Z_FyZzM-Tp2qgHd1l6sVPg

For more ‘Secrets of Purim’, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ej2Y6ue0qPsV2rJFQBLe7?si=TAJAu8UITbW6-mAH2kDsng

For the Zohar's Heavenly Academies, as well as ‘When and Why Was the Zohar Published?’ see the third volume of ‘Garments of Light’, available on Amazon and here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/garments-of-light-70-illuminating-essays-on-the-weekly-torah-portion-and-holidays-volume-3/paperback/product-9557mdw.html?q=palvanov&page=1&pageSize=4

For lots more on the Erev Rav, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israels-greatest-enemy-the-erev-rav/

For a written summary and overview, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/a-mystical-peek-into-megillat-esther/

Who were some of the greatest leaders and figures from the ancient Israelite tribes of Issachar and Zevulun? What were the ten special things created by God on the eve of the first Sabbath? And what is the mysterious shamir “worm” that was used to cut stones for Jerusalem’s Temple? Plus, who did the Biblical Issachar reincarnate in? Where did Jonah come from? And who exactly are the Druze? For Part 1 of this class, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5HarD301jmatWdctPrlJoZ?si=cKX3sbszQae9IlbW674vVA

For lots more on the Shamir worm, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/mystery-of-the-shamir/

For Rabbi Akiva’s last five teachings to Rashbi, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/when-rashbi-threatened-rabbi-akiva/

For more on the origins of Kaddish, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-origins-and-kabbalah-of-kaddish/

What do we know about the mysterious ancient Israelite tribes of Issachar and Zevulun? What is Zevulun’s connection to the Seven Heavens, and what exactly happens in each of those realms? What is the identity of the ‘hilazon’ that was used to make the holy blue dye techelet, and how did Zevulun produce it? How do we properly understand the famous teaching of Zevulun financing the scholarship of Issachar? Plus, eye-opening stories from my recent trip to Israel.

For the class on the Tribe of Ephraim, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3nIMhQhbenz2SdTiQP0XiP?si=wFzYZv5zR8u6pj1vQgSBew

See also ‘The Secret Power of Tzitzit’ and ‘Why Physical Labour is a Spiritual Necessity’ in Volume Two of Garments of Light, available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/garments-of-light-70-illuminating-essays-on-the-weekly-torah-portion-and-holidays-volume-2/paperback/product-kjy5wv.html?page=1&pageSize=4

What are the origins of the four holiest cities in Israel? What is the deeper mystical meaning behind them? How do they correspond to the Heavens, the primordial elements, and the fundamental forces of the universe? Find out in this eye-opening class as we explore the inner dimensions of Jerusalem, Hebron, Safed, and Tiberias. Plus: what and where is the immortal city of Luz? What is its connection to the mysterious pineal gland? How did God create Eve? And what can we do to bring about the Final Redemption? For a written summary and more information on the holy cities, see here:https://www.mayimachronim.com/kabbalah-of-judaisms-four-holy-cities/

For more on the history of purchasing the Holy Land:https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-worlds-most-legitimate-state/

For more on the techelet blue dye:https://www.mayimachronim.com/what-is-tekhelet/

Who is the mysterious “Gog” of Ezekiel’s Gog & Magog prophecy? Does he have a connection to the Lost Tribes of Israel? Did the prophet Obadiah foresee October 7 and recent global events? What might Putin, Trump, and Obama have to do with it? And why is Mashiach described as hailing from Edom? Find out in this final installment of the “Understanding Edom” series.

What is the significance of Egyptian obelisks erected in major capital cities around the world? Who was Zepho, grandson of Esau, and what is his connection to Rome and Edom? How did the myth of Vulcan originate in an earlier Biblical figure? And what does the Soviet Union have to do with it all? Find out in this class as we continue our exploration of Edom and its eye-opening relation to current global events.