Refutation of the initial answer: it hides so much more than it reveals it can hardly be called Gilui (1). Words: Etzem- In relationship with itself (only). Gilui- to another (and the “other” gets it) Yesh- INDEPENDENT being. Ohr- A light that is about reflecting it’s source. Ha’arah- a light that is about revelation to…

Attempted answer: the Tzimtzum allows the two opposites of Havaya and Elokim (Ohr and Keli, Guf and Neshama etc.) to meet altogether.

Havaya and Elokim are opposites (2). Havaya- Ohr (light). Elokim- Kelim (vessels). The opposites: Ohr: Giluy, Dvaikus, Pshitus, Bli Gvul. Keli: Helem, Havdala, Hischalkus, Gvul.

Havaya and Elokim are opposites (1). Havaya- infinite. Elokim- Finitude.

Knowing Hashem and going out of Mitzrayim- the connection.

Viyadaata- the Possuk MInd and heart- ChaBaD. Achdus of Kabbalah.

Introduction to Achdus Hashem (no text).

Page 249-250. Merkava and what it means that Neshamos and Malachim carry “Him”. In this Ma’amar it is through Birur: when the Malachim are clarified and return to their source in Tohu, they are able to carry “Him” Adam HaElyon.

Page 249- 251. The journey of the Neshama down which raises her higher than she was originally ירידה צורך עלי’ה is called “סתר”? Two explanations: A) When the journey begins the עלי’ה is only potential and “hidden” and has it’s work cut out for herself: 1. Elevate the Tohu within the body and animal soul,…

Page 249. After we discussed יונתי, we explore now: 1) בחגוי הסלע, the גוף is called סלע because it is 1) דומם and 2) Hard like תהו. Hard and inflexible versus flexible and soft. 2) מדריגא refers to the נפש הבהמית which has various different types.