Absolutely fantastic and truly enlightening! H"RAMCHAL Z"L L'Tzaddik was one of the greatest Luminaries of Torah and Kabbalah! His works are unprecedented and profound for all who desire True Closeness to HaShem! I recommend that all should read HaRav Abraham Twerski Z"L L'Tzaddik who wrote the seminal book of commentary on Messilat Yesharim; "LIGHTS ALONG THE WAY". Professor Twerski (of Psychiatry) was an infinitely influence upon All who encountered his Great Wisdom and Empathy he had for All... The few commications I had woth HaRav Twerski are invaluable and cherished always Baruch HaShem... HaRav Twerski will always be a Great Hero Gibor Yisrael to Kol Am Yisrael B"Sod!
I “like” Dr Abramson’s lectures before I listen because I have never been disappointed. I hope that doesn’t make me guilty of paying attention to anecdote as a thing.
A gut moed Professor Abramson, I've enjoyed many of your lectures. I am curious regarding Ramchal's ethnic (if that is correct terminology) background. (I checked Wikipedia first and it doesn't say anything.) You mentioned that he was Sefardic. Is it definitive that he was Sefardic and not of Italki heritage? If so, did his family move to Italy as a result of the Inquisition?
at 29 min you mention the Hebrew-esque lines to show that a christian drew this. I do notice the bottom to be a word however, it seems to say ezekiel (yechezkel), which in Kabbalistic terminology is very relevant. Just wanted to point that out. Very informative lecture!
Could it be because shabtai tzvi followers were focused on learning kaballah that some of their learning was advancing kabbalah and misrepresentation at the same time
Prof. Abramson, what's the word out of place in the 11th chapter? by what criteria it's judged to be out of place? are there other people who disagree with the Vilna Gaon about this? :) Thanks!
I know that a number of prominent figures who were involved in the Young Turks movement were Donme. However, it seems that their importance in Turkish politics tends to be exaggerated and is a localized antisemitic conspiracy theory. It's a popular canard among those who want to blame Jews for the Armenian Genocide (As an aside, you might be interested in reading Benny Morris' and Dror Zeevi's book arguing that what can be called the Armenian Genocide also extended to the massacres against the Assyrians and Greeks)
Rabbi I would love to send u a Sefer from the רמח״ל. It’s called. תיקונים חדשים it’s the 70 תיקונים on the Zohar it’s a very special Sefer that will blow your mind
Is lamentable for Italian jews and brazilians this fact: the Brazilian of Jew Italian origin Cesare Lattes, discovered and made the most part of work for theory of mesons pi, what could garanted the First brazilian Nobel, what never was recognized.
The sufferinf servant is Israel dont fool yourself with paganism! Research how Christianity changed over time. The gospels are fogeries and contradict each other. Moshes Torah is the truth. Come to Judaism my brother! Try it for a week you will see the truth:):):)
Thank to your sponsors and to your team. Wonderful lecture
I am reading one of Ramchal’s books as part of my conversion and appreciate learning more about him.
Me too!
Glad it's helpful!
Another wonderful teaching, thank you so much.
Absolutely beautiful and Emet B"SOD
Nice, i will hear all of your interested Videos again and again. Thank you 👍
Glad you like them!
@@HenryAbramsonPhD it's not easy to understand the history stories...anyway i like your way explanation 🙏
Awesome! The knowledge is feeding me!
Glad to hear it!
Thank You Rabbi Abramson your a great jewish historian. I am learning since my "stroke of good fortune" .
Enjoy in good health! Not a Rabbi, just a regular guy.
Absolutely fantastic and truly enlightening!
H"RAMCHAL Z"L L'Tzaddik was one of the greatest Luminaries of Torah and Kabbalah! His works are unprecedented and profound for all who desire True Closeness to HaShem!
I recommend that all should read HaRav Abraham Twerski Z"L L'Tzaddik who wrote the seminal book of commentary on Messilat Yesharim; "LIGHTS ALONG THE WAY".
Professor Twerski (of Psychiatry) was an infinitely influence upon All who encountered his Great Wisdom and Empathy he had for All... The few commications I had woth HaRav Twerski are invaluable and cherished always Baruch HaShem... HaRav Twerski will always be a Great Hero Gibor Yisrael to Kol Am Yisrael B"Sod!
This was amazing. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!!
Welcome!
I “like” Dr Abramson’s lectures before I listen because I have never been disappointed. I hope that doesn’t make me guilty of paying attention to anecdote as a thing.
Always appreciated, Charles!
Great lecture hosted by my former shul. Thanks to all.
You are most welcome!
Glad youtube brought up this lecture! (quoting Billy Crystal's humor, not a bad idea)
Thank you for this great explanation.
Glad it was helpful!
Has the unpublished version now been published?
I would love to hear the 12 Mesilat Yesharim lectures if possible. The 1st one was fascinating!
Hope to get back to this series soon.
A gut moed Professor Abramson, I've enjoyed many of your lectures. I am curious regarding Ramchal's ethnic (if that is correct terminology) background. (I checked Wikipedia first and it doesn't say anything.) You mentioned that he was Sefardic. Is it definitive that he was Sefardic and not of Italki heritage? If so, did his family move to Italy as a result of the Inquisition?
Now OU says to check certification. Since there are some changes in supply chain.
Hmm
at 29 min you mention the Hebrew-esque lines to show that a christian drew this. I do notice the bottom to be a word however, it seems to say ezekiel (yechezkel), which in Kabbalistic terminology is very relevant. Just wanted to point that out. Very informative lecture!
Could it be because shabtai tzvi followers were focused on learning kaballah that some of their learning was advancing kabbalah and misrepresentation at the same time
I guess so
Prof. Abramson, what's the word out of place in the 11th chapter? by what criteria it's judged to be out of place? are there other people who disagree with the Vilna Gaon about this? :) Thanks!
I'm hoping to discuss this in greater detail in a forthcoming book.
I hope Ramchal's lost works are undug, and like diamonds, cleaned and polished for publication to show off their facets in every light.
Me too.
I know that a number of prominent figures who were involved in the Young Turks movement were Donme. However, it seems that their importance in Turkish politics tends to be exaggerated and is a localized antisemitic conspiracy theory. It's a popular canard among those who want to blame Jews for the Armenian Genocide
(As an aside, you might be interested in reading Benny Morris' and Dror Zeevi's book arguing that what can be called the Armenian Genocide also extended to the massacres against the Assyrians and Greeks)
Going to have to look into both topics more deeply.
Transcript?
Derekh HaShem looks interesting!
It’s awesome!!!! Derekh HaShem is one of my all time favorites!
Rabbi I would love to send u a Sefer from the רמח״ל. It’s called. תיקונים חדשים it’s the 70 תיקונים on the Zohar it’s a very special Sefer that will blow your mind
Is lamentable for Italian jews and brazilians this fact: the Brazilian of Jew Italian origin Cesare Lattes, discovered and made the most part of work for theory of mesons pi, what could garanted the First brazilian Nobel, what never was recognized.
Relevant to this lecture?
He was the reincarnation of rabbi Akiva
Rabbi Arye Kaplan was the reincarnation of the Ramchal
Not hard to imagine.
YESHUA IS MESSIAH ❤️ (Isaiah 53) ! I Love Israel ❤️ Shalom ❤️ !
The sufferinf servant is Israel dont fool yourself with paganism! Research how Christianity changed over time. The gospels are fogeries and contradict each other. Moshes Torah is the truth. Come to Judaism my brother! Try it for a week you will see the truth:):):)
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