Episodes

  • Reincarnation in Judaism
    May 23 2024

    Where do we find reincarnation in the Bible? How many times might a person reincarnate? And how does reincarnation fit into the greater picture of the afterlife, the world of resurrection, and what happens to a soul after death? Also: does Judaism subscribe to the notion of an eternal hell?


    Find out in this class as we dive into Biblical reincarnation and answer the big questions about the transmigration of souls and the afterlife.


    For a written summary and more information, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-reincarnation-in-judaism/


    See also, ‘An Honest Look at Death and Afterlife’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/an-honest-look-at-death-and-the-afterlife/


    On the ‘Origins and Kabbalah of Kaddish’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-origins-and-kabbalah-of-kaddish/

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    57 mins
  • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef, Part 3
    May 15 2024

    In the final installment of the series, we put all the ancient sources together to present one clear and coherent view of Mashiach ben Yosef, solving the puzzle of one or two messiahs, and laying down the true sequence of events to expect at the End of Days. Along the way, we explore Ezekiel’s Vision of the Dry Bones, the meaning of resurrection in Judaism, and the fascinating symbolism of the Phoenix in mythical and mystical sources.

    For Part 1 of this series, see here

    For Part 2 of this series, see here

    For more on Russia, Iran, and the ‘Third Rome’, see here


    This class is based on a set of essays in the recently-published third volume of 'Garments of Light', available on Amazon and here.

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef, Part 2
    May 6 2024

    What does the Talmud really mean when it mentions a dying messiah? Why did Maimonides completely ignore this Talmud when codifying Jewish law? And did the death of Jesus have anything to do with the subsequent destruction of the Jerusalem Temple?


    Find out in this class as we continue to explore the ancient sources about Mashiach ben Yosef. Plus: who are the 15 ancient souls that return to help Mashiach? What did King Solomon say about the Torah of Mashiach? And who is the mysterious Rabbi Dosa?


    For Part 1 of the series, see here:


    • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef


    For more on Judaism vs. Christianity, see here:


    • Judaism vs. Christianity


    This class is based on a set of essays in the recently-published third volume of 'Garments of Light', available on Amazon and here: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/efraimpalvanov

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef
    Apr 21 2024

    Who is Mashiach ben Yosef? What is the true origin of the Mashiach ben Yosef idea, and where can it be found in the Torah? What are the four prophesied stages in the era of Mashiach ben Yosef at the End of Days? And what does it have to do with recent events in the Holy Land?


    Find out in this class where we embark on an in-depth exploration of Mashiach ben Yosef from the most ancient Biblical texts through the Talmud, Midrash, Zohar, Arizal, and the mysterious Kol haTor.


    Also: Why are Christians called “Notzrim” in Hebrew? And what role might Christians play in the forthcoming Redemption? When is the “Ingathering of the Exiles” stage complete, and what exactly are the “birth pangs of the Messiah”?


    This class is based on a set of essays in the recently-published 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?page=1&pageSize=4

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Secrets of the Ten Plagues & the Passover Seder
    Apr 8 2024

    What was the deeper purpose behind the Ten Plagues in ancient Egypt and how did they parallel the Ten Utterances of Creation? How do these correspond to the ten items of the Passover seder? And how do the 14 steps of the Passover seder parallel the 14 key steps of Creation?


    Find out in this eye-opening class where we also explore the paschal offering and the Temple Mount, how Hillel rose to the presidency of the Sanhedrin, plus the great mystery behind consuming the karpas vegetable – and what does it have to do with the soul of Mashiach?


    On the issue of ascending the Temple Mount today, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ascendi...


    For more on Shabbat haGadol, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/a-new-t...

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Chinese Zodiac in Judaism
    Mar 28 2024

    Why are the Chinese calendar and Jewish calendar nearly identical? What are the mysterious spiritual origins of Chinese and East Asian peoples according to the Torah? And what role might China and the Chinese Zodiac play in the End of Days?


    Find out in this class where we unravel what really happened with the Tower of Babel, explore the Kuzari and Khazarian conspiracy theories, and learn about the symbolic significance of Chinese Zodiac animals in Judaism.


    For Part 1 of this series on the Dragon and the Snake, see here:


    • The Dragon, the Snake & the Messiah


    For more on the Chinese Zodiac in Judaism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/chinas-...


    For more on Cosmic “Sabbaticals” and 7000 Year Cycles of Civilization: https://www.mayimachronim.com/cosmic-...


    On the Khazars and the origins of Ashkenazi Jews, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-ori...

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Dragon, the Snake & the Messiah
    Mar 18 2024

    Kundalini, Kukulkan, Leviathan, and Nachash: Why do cultures and religions from all over the world use similar serpentine imagery? What is so special about the snake symbol and how does it tie into spiritual elevation and enlightenment? And what does it have to do with Mashiach and the End of Days?


    Find out in this class where we explore the origins of the mystical snake from the first verses of Genesis, and see how it manifests in the cosmos, the constellations, and the current war in Gaza.


    For more on the Ophiuchus constellation, see ‘Mashiach and the Mysterious 13th Zodiac Sign’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/mashiac...


    For the class on dinosaurs and evolution, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doEXh...


    For more on Kundalini in Judaism, see ‘Judaism vs. Hinduism’ here: https://youtu.be/rWRwLaOKAF0

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Secrets of Purim
    Mar 10 2024

    What is the deeper mystical meaning of the Purim festival? Is a Jew really required to get drunk on the holiday? And why does the Tanakh describe Mashiach as being able to judge by “smelling”? Find out in this class where we take a plunge into the science and Kabbalah of Purim. Also: what really happened when the Talmudic sage Rava “killed” Rabbi Zeira on Purim? What is the deeper reason for dressing up in costumes? And what was the real name of Mordechai? For how the ten chapters of Esther correspond to the Ten Sefirot, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/a-mysti... For a detailed exploration of the “Four Who Entered Pardes”, see here: https://youtu.be/tK9u0v3bC0A For a written summary of this class, see ‘When Rava “Killed” Rabbi Zeira’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/that-pu...

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    1 hr and 2 mins