by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman | Jul 11, 2008 | Intermediate
Let’s first see what’s traditionally said about the Oral Torah, that part of the Tradition that wasn’t set in writing which expands upon, explains, and illustrates the written Torah. And then we’ll see all that Ramchal adds to it. We’re...
by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman | Jul 4, 2008 | Intermediate
Ramchal now allows us a tantalizing peek into one of the methods those higher souls might use to bring on miracles and wonders. The process under discussion is termed “Theurgy” and it’s defined as the ability to bring about change in the world...
by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman | Jun 26, 2008 | Intermediate
“Sometimes”, Ramchal states, “G-d … has those of His servants who are close to Him perform miracles, thus showing His love for them through the abilities that He grants them, and by the authority they have over His creation. Their ability to...
by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman | Jun 19, 2008 | Intermediate
As Ramchal had said, just as G-d “ordained (all natural) rules, He is likewise able to suspend or change them at will, at any time”. And that is the principle behind miracles, which Ramchal terms “the sorts of phenomena that G-d brings about”...
by Rabbi Yaakov Feldman | Jun 6, 2008 | Intermediate
We’ve come to learn that reality has its limits, since there’ll come a time when the entire center, outer rim, and each side of our world will be otherwise. Quite logically then, Ramchal chose to explain here the Jewish understanding of miracles, so as to...
