Efraim Palvanov Efraim Palvanov

As we continue exploring the Jewish conception of the afterlife, we uncover where exactly is “Gehinnom” and what is “Abadon”? We address the great theodicy question: why do good and innocent people suffer? Can a person experience “Hell on Earth”? And what does reincarnation have to do with it? Plus: which iteration of a person will resurrect at the End of Days? And why is it that people do not remember their past lives?

For Part 1 of this series, see here: https://youtu.be/DEnrgqDeG4M

See also ‘Perspectives on Hell’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/perspectives-on-hell/

And ‘Understanding Resurrection of the Dead’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/understanding-resurrection-of-the-dead/

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/

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.

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

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

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...