My brother was talking about how kabbalists are evil jews! Could someone knowledgeable please somewhat educate me on this??? I also hear that many famous celebrities are kabbalists!
Spiraling Leapord: "By knowing yourself, you can therefore know the universe and it's a lot safer than following some bald satanist. "
You must have been reading some 'articles", SL.
I've got a different but related question. What's the difference between the Magen David used to represent the Jewish people (which I've always seen as a positive symbol), and the occultic hexagram? When did Jews first start using the Magen David?
Star of David
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons
From the Holocaust to the Israeli flag, what is the deeper meaning of this six-pointed Jewish symbol?
In modern times, the Star of David has become a premier Jewish symbol. This six-pointed star (hexagram), made of two interlocking triangles, can be found on mezuzahs, menorahs, tallis bags, and kipot. Ambulances in Israel bear the sign of the "Red Star of David," and the flag of Israel has a blue Star of David planted squarely in the center.
What is the origin of this six-pointed symbol?
The six points symbolize God's rule over the universe in all six directions.
Through the Jewish people's long and often difficult history, we have come to the realization that our only hope is to place our trust in God. The six points of the Star of David symbolize God's rule over the universe in all six directions: north, south, east, west, up and down.
Originally, the Hebrew name Magen David -- literally "Shield of David" -- poetically referred to God. It acknowledges that our military hero, King David, did not win by his own might, but by the support of the Almighty. This is also alluded to in the third blessing after the Haftorah reading on Shabbat: "Blessed are you God, Shield of David."
Various other explanations exist on the meaning behind the Star of David.
One idea is that a six-pointed star receives form and substance from its solid center. This inner core represents the spiritual dimension, surrounded by the six universal directions. (A similar idea applies to Shabbat -- the seventh day which gives balance and perspective to the six weekdays.)
In Kabbalah, the two triangles represent the dichotomies inherent in man.
In Kabbalah, the two triangles represent the dichotomies inherent in man: good vs. evil, spiritual vs. physical, etc. The two triangles may also represent the reciprocal relationship between the Jewish people and God. The triangle pointing "up" symbolizes our good deeds which go up to heaven, and then activate a flow of goodness back down to the world, symbolized by the triangle pointing down.
Some note that the Star of David is a complicated interlocking figure which has not six (hexogram) but rather 12 (dodecogram) sides. One can consider it as composed of two overlapping triangles or as composed of six smaller triangles emerging from a central hexogram. Like the Jewish people, the star has 12 sides, representing the 12 tribes of Israel.
A more practical theory is that during the Bar Kochba rebellion (first century), a new technology was developed for shields using the inherent stability of the triangle. Behind the shield were two interlocking triangles, forming a hexagonal pattern of support points. (Buckminster Fuller showed how strong triangle-based designs are with his geodesics.)
One cynical suggestion is that the Star of David is an appropriate symbol for the internal strife that often afflicts Jewish nation: two triangles pointing in opposite directions!
The Star of David was also a sad symbol of the Holocaust.
The Star of David was a sad symbol of the Holocaust, when the Nazis forced Jews to wear an identifying yellow star. Actually, Jews were forced to wear special badges during the Middle Ages, both by Muslim and Christian authorities, and even in Israel under the Ottoman Empire.
So whether it is a blue star waving proudly on a flag, or a gold star adorning a synagogue's entrance, the Star of David stands as a reminder that for the Jewish people... in God we trust.
Madonna (now known as Esther) be real into the Kabbalah, mmm hmmm. I believe Schmuley Boteach was her advisor in these matters
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I've got a different but related question. What's the difference between the Magen David used to represent the Jewish people (which I've always seen as a positive symbol), and the occultic hexagram? When did Jews first start using the Magen David?
Muman thank you for the very good articles you posted. The second one gives some interesting information about what the six pointed star means to Jews, but it doesn't really get into when they began to use it as their symbol.
I've read on some sites which are not exactly Jewish-friendly that it has to do with the Rothschilds, but I don't necessarily believe everything I read. I take what I read with a grain of salt until I can find out more.
When and why was this symbol associated with Jews in the first place?
Lisa, I read that article but it doesn't give much detail, just says that it began "in the Middle Ages" as a symbol of Jewish identity and that the religious use was from the 3-4th century as evidenced by it being used on a synagogue. That basically tells me nothing of substance about the symbol's origins as connected to Judaism, either the older religious usage or the sign of Jewish identity in the Middle Ages.
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Rubystars: "I think I understand the difference better now "
After reading sections of Kabbalah, I've come to this conclusion:
If you finally realize that you are beginning to understand it, you've got some very serious problems.
I'm not kidding.
Whether it's all true or not; if you understand what it says, you have some very serious problems.
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I have no idea what it says and I certainly don't understand it, but I did want to understand the difference between it and its counterfeits that are followed by the likes of Madonna.
I have no idea what it says and I certainly don't understand it, but I did want to understand the difference between it and its counterfeits that are followed by the likes of Madonna.
I certainly don't think that Madonna is learning Kabbalah... She is being duped by a rabbi who is trying to sell magic... Kabbalah is not something that one should attempt to use... No matter what you do a Jew must first be observing the mitzvot as much as possible in order for the proper intentions required to understand even basic Kabbalah. I surely doubt that Madanna has taken on observance of the mitzvot...
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WHY do people come here and ask these questions. It is because the REAL evil is in the heart of people.
Lincoln is the one who said;
(Something to this effect)
"Those who look for the bad in people will surely find it"
Is that what you are looking for Greek? Did WE hound YOU this way when YOU came here? NO. We were kind, and loving, and this is how you pay us.
What are you talking about! I came in here with a legitimate question and these good people kindly educated me more on the subject!