The book of Zohar - Numbers in kabbalah

[Solomon asor]

What is the meaning of numbers in the book of Zohar.

 

[Terry Sampson]

Solomon, you may want to consider asking a moderator to move this thread into the Judaism DIR in order to avoid potentially distracting, useless answers from non-Jews.

 

[Solomon asor]

Kabbalah its older than Judaism. Thanks

 

[Harel13]

Kabbalah its older than Judaism. Thanks

Huh?

 

[dybmh]

What is the meaning of numbers in the book of Zohar.

I watched the video. I didn't see / hear much about numbers in it. There were a few comments of about the Chaya and the Yechida, and something about 1000 years? So I'm not sure if this specific video is a good example of "the meaning" or the "the mystery" of numbers in Jewish Mysticism ( Kabbalah ) or the Zohar.

I'm not an expert, not even close, but... My opinion is that the Zohar is best understood as Midrash. I don't think that R. Shimon (OBM) and his companions incorporated any secrets in the text itself.

That said, if you know which part of the Zohar the video is quoting from, I can try to look it up and discuss it in more detail with you.

 

[Harel13]

I don't think that R. Shimon (OBM) and his companions incorporated any secrets in the text itself.

So... No instructions on creating a golem?

 

[RabbiO]

So... No instructions on creating a golem?

You reminded me of a terrible joke. Little Freddie asks his mother, "Is it true that from dust we come and to dust we return?" "Yes," she replies. "Well then, I figure there's someone under my bed and I don't know whether he's coming or going."

 

[Solomon asor]

It by the sulam and his unique kabbalah understanding
are simbole different part of the soul.
When the zohar use 1-10
Its nefesh.
10-100
Its ruach..

 

[dybmh]

So... No instructions on creating a golem?

That's in Swamp Thing #11. If I recall, removing the Aleph from the Golem's forehead rendered it inert. Emet... became Mot. ( Truth became death ).

 

[dybmh]

It by the sulam and his unique kabbalah understanding
are simbole different part of the soul.
When the zohar use 1-10
Its nefesh.
10-100
Its ruach..

Interesting, can you provide any links where I can read more about it?