Efraim Palvanov

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...

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...

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

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...

Why did Islam emerge in 7th-century Arabia and what role did Jews play in its early history? How does Judaism view Islam today? And what are the similarities and differences between the two religions? Find out in this class where we also explore the Jewish wives and advisors of Muhammad, if a Jew is allowed to pray in a mosque, and an incredible prophecy about the role of Ishmael at the End of Days. For the class on ‘Judaism vs. Christianity’, please see here:    • Judaism vs. Christianity   Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict in 5 Easy Points (also includes a video about the true location of Al-Aqsa): https://www.mayimachronim.com/israel/ On the Arab-Jewish kings Abu Kariba and Dhu Nawas: https://www.jewoftheweek.net/2012/01/... On Rayhana and Safiyya, the Jewish wives of Muhammad: https://www.jewoftheweek.net/2014/10/... Please see also ‘How the Torah Alluded to Christianity and Islam’ in 'Garments of Light, Volume Two', which also has an in-depth exploration of the proper pronunciations of the Hebrew alphabet, book available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv... Regarding black and blue colours in ancient texts:    • Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn't See Blue   For the paper on ‘Muhammad, the Jews, and the Composition of the Qur’an: Sacred History and Counter-History’ see here: https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/f37f...

A deep dive into the eye-opening ancient Book of Jubilees. Along the way, we unravel the story of Enoch and the mysterious “Watchers” and fallen angels in the pre-Flood generations, the difference between Nephilim and Anakim, how Jubilees envisions the End of Days, and what really happened with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Also discussed: Who is Azazel? How did Cain die? What were the 7 things God created on the First Day? And how did Canaan come to settle the Holy Land? For the class on Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel:    • Noah's Ark and the Tower of Babel: No...   For lots more information on Nephilim and Anakim, please see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/anunaki... For more on Jubilees, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/eye-ope... For Part One of this series on the Apocrypha, see here:    • Apocrypha #1: Understanding Tanakh   Part Two of the series:    • Apocrypha #2: Ben Sira & Maccabees  

Continuing our journey into the Apocrypha, we explore the mysterious books of Ben Sira and the Maccabees. Along the way, we uncover what really happened with King Ptolemy and the 72 Sages who produced the Septuagint, where the name of the continent “Africa” came from, the origin of the ancient holiday called Yom Nicanor, and the true identity of the first rabbi, Shimon haTzadik. Also: did Adam have a wife named Lilith? And does the Greek language bear any holiness? For part one of this series, see here:    • Apocrypha #1: Understanding Tanakh   For the article mentioned about the identity of Shimon haTzadik: https://www.mayimachronim.com/who-was... For more on “When Jews and Greek were Brothers”, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/when-je...

What might the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 mean for the world? What is the spiritual significance of solar and lunar eclipses? And how do we reconcile the notion that eclipses are signs from Heaven with the scientific understanding that eclipses are natural and easily predictable long in advance? Find out in this class, where we also explore the symbolism of sun and moon in Judaism, the mysterious Antikythera Mechanism, the numerological meaning of the number 30, and conclude with the little-known prophecies of the Biblical Joel - and what they might have to do with what’s going in in Israel and the world today. For more on ‘The Kabbalah of Solar’, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For more on reciting blessings on natural phenomena, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6SGb... And for a free handy PDF ‘blessings companion’, download here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/sdm_dow... For more on the ‘Star of Jacob’ prophecy: https://youtu.be/varN-f3byVs

Join us as we embark on a journey exploring the Sifrei Hitzonim (“Apocrypha”), the ancient texts that were deliberately suppressed and excluded from the Tanakh (“Hebrew Bible”). In this first part of the series, we explore who wrote the Tanakh, how it was compiled, and what criteria were used in its canonization. We also take a look at why some Biblical books almost didn’t make the cut. Along the way, we discuss whether the Book of Daniel is truly prophetic or not, why some sought to “cancel” the Book of Ezekiel, the surprising apocryphal Book of Esther, and why Shir haShirim (King Solomon’s Song of Songs) is so graphic and explicit. For the class on the four Sages who ascended to Heaven and saw Metatron, see here:    • The Four Who Ascended to Heaven   For a class on the secret of chashmal, the “electricity” of the Divine Chariot, see here:    • Chanukah's Electrifying Secret   For more on the translation of the Tanakh into Greek and why it was tragic: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-for... For more on the Dome of the Rock and the Foundation Stone: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-mys...

In this third part of the series, we discuss the mathematical nature of our "fine-tuned" universe and, similarly, the mathematical nature of the Torah. Topics include the Fibonacci sequence and golden ratio, the fine-structure constant (137), the axial precession and constellations (the meaning of Serpentarius/Ophiuchus), the basics of gematria (Jewish numerology, with specific examples), God's fingerprints in Creation, the Garden of Eden, and secrets from the Book of Esther and Purim. To learn more, visit www.MayimAchronim.com

In this second part, we discuss the concept of the mystical "Shattering of the Vessels", and how that informs the spiritual purpose of our lives. Take a deeper look at God's process of Creation, explore the anatomy of your soul, and find out the true meaning of "tikkun olam". Topics discussed include Genesis 1, Tzimtzum, the Partzufim, the five levels of soul, the various dimensions of reality, and the nature of the "primordial man". To learn more, visit www.MayimAchronim.com

What is Kabbalah? Learn the fundamentals of Jewish mysticism and ancient secrets of Creation, with practical tips for daily life! Topics discussed include Genesis 1, Sefer Yetzirah, the Ten Sefirot, 32 Paths of Wisdom, the Hebrew alphabet, and decoding your spiritual personality. *Please note that on the slides showing the 32 Paths breakdown, corresponding to Genesis (from 10:09 to 11:55), the second line should say "Vaya'as", not "Vayivra". The corrected slides are available to view here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/... To learn more, visit www.MayimAchronim.com

Who was the real Jacob and what was his true destiny? What is the link between Esau and King David? Why did Jacob buy Esau’s birthright, and trick him out of their father’s blessing? What was so special about Leah? With whom did Jacob wrestle, and why was he renamed “Israel”? Join us as we answer these and other enigmatic questions from the Book of Genesis. For a written summary, sources, and more information, please see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/what-it... For more on the connection between Esau and King David, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/esau-da... See also ‘With Whom did Jacob Wrestle?’ and 'The Untold Story of Napoleon and the Jews' in ‘Garments of Light’, available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv...

How did events in the Russian Empire launch two transformative Jewish movements that changed the world? What role has Russia (particularly the KGB) played in the early years of the State of Israel, and the ongoing Arab-Israeli conflict? And what does it all have to do with ancient prophecies of Magog, Edom, and the "Third Rome"? Find out in this class where we conclude the "Third Rome" trilogy! For Part 1, see here:    • Third Rome: Russia, Ukraine, and Mash...   For Part 2, see here:    • Third Rome #2: Russia, Iran, and Gog ...   For more on 'Stalin's Purim Death': https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-sec... For a 'Secret History of Zionism': https://www.mayimachronim.com/a-secre... To understand the Arab-Israeli conflict in 5 easy points: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israel/ For more on the evolution of Hasidism: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2023/01/415...

What will happen in the final war of "Gog and Magog" at the End of Days? Who are "Gog" and "Magog" and do they have any connection to Russia and Iran? Did the ancient prophets predict a nuclear war? And what does it all have to do with the holiday of Sukkot? In this class, we explore the events of Gog u'Magog from the perspective of three prophets: Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Bilaam (in the Zohar), together with the surprisingly accurate predictions of the Vilna Gaon. Also discussed are the angelic "Heavenly princes" of the nations, the little-known intertwined histories of Russia and Iran, and the possible connection to 9/11. See Part 1 (Third Rome: Russia, Ukraine, and Mashiach) here:    • Third Rome: Russia, Ukraine, and Mash...   Further Reading: Who was the Vilna Gaon? https://www.jewoftheweek.net/2011/10/... Understanding the Arab-Israeli Conflict in 5 Easy Points: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israel/ Did Bilaam Prophesize 9/11? https://www.mayimachronim.com/did-bil... More on the incredible life of "Persian Kingmaker" Ebrahim Shirazi: https://www.jewoftheweek.net/2022/10/...

What role did music play in Creation? And what is the song of Mashiach? Which instruments did King David play? Find out in this class where we explore the mystical power of music, the divine octave, the musical notes of the Torah, and much more. Also discussed: where did the Breslover Hasidic “Na Nach” concept come from? Can a Jew listen to the church music of Bach? And what is the significance of the number 91? This class is based on the essays ‘Kabbalah of Music and the Piano’ and ‘Listening to Non-Jewish Music’ from the newly-released third volume of 'Garments of Light', available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv...

Did the ancient Jewish Sages prophesy the Russia-Ukraine War? What does the coming of Mashiach have to do with it? An eye-opening talk on the intertwined history of Rome, Moscow, Kyiv, and the Jewish people. Further Reading: The Surprising Story of Russia, Ukraine, and the Jews: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-sur... When is Mashiach Coming? https://www.mayimachronim.com/when-is... The Origins of Ashkenazi Jews: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-ori... The Perplexing History of the Ten Lost Tribes: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-per...

In this class, we address the two biggest claims of Talmud critics: Is the Talmud racist, and does it really preach lewd behaviours? Find out what the Talmud really says about gentiles and mankind, about marriage and family life. For part one of this series, see ‘Understanding the Talmud’:    • Understanding the Talmud   For more on ‘Did Moses Have a Black Wife?’ see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/did-mos... Background photo is of Semei Kakungulu, the Jewish king of Uganda. Learn more about his fascinating story here: https://www.jewoftheweek.net/2014/11/...