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A channel to share authentic Jewish wisdom, and other videos of interest about science, history, philosophy, and mysticism.
A bit about me: I am a life-long writer, researcher, and educator, with degrees in Biology and Education, and currently serve as the head of the science department at Bnei Akiva Schools Toronto. I write two regular blogs (www.MayimAchronim.com and www.JewoftheWeek.com) and my books are available here: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/efraimpalvanov
To learn more, visit www.MayimAchronim.com/about
A bit about me: I am a life-long writer, researcher, and educator, with degrees in Biology and Education, and currently serve as the head of the science department at Bnei Akiva Schools Toronto. I write two regular blogs (www.MayimAchronim.com and www.JewoftheWeek.com) and my books are available here: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/efraimpalvanov
To learn more, visit www.MayimAchronim.com/about
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Exploring some incredible reincarnations of great figures from the Torah, Talmud, and world history, including Noah and Moses, David and Batsheva, Rabbi Eliezer and Rabbi Meir, the Roman emperors Titus and Marcus Aurelius, and the Greek philosopher Aristotle. Plus, how many people are destined to ever live, and how might the Resurrection of the Dead at the End of Days come about? And who might Queen Isabella of Spain have been a reincarnation of? For the previous three part series on the fundamentals and mechanics of reincarnation in Judaism, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4TBORw6KshaazHZ7qoL85C?si=avJOKcO_RR2NVU6mnYkhOgFor the class on David and Batsheva, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24L2HzlMdxcVVCNBn2QUrL?si=9bp-eUMiTqiUTZudxLOQ9g
What is the true meaning of the name “Jerusalem”? How is it different from “Zion”? Why is Jerusalem also called Ariel, “Lion of God”? How will the Third Temple be built, and what will happen to the Dome of the Rock? Find out in this class where we also explore the past lives of King David, some of the most profound mysteries of Creation, and the fulfilment of numerous ancient prophecies, including the incredible prophecy of the Six-Day War. For the essay on ‘Ascending the Temple Mount’, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ascending-the-temple-mount/
In this week's Genesis Unveiled, Efraim Palvanov probes key mysteries about Isaac and Rebekah through mathematical numerologies and other methods to uncover that the key to redemption lies in the relationships we build with those around us, especially the relationships of those in our own homes.
Where did the concept of animal sacrifices really come from? Why are there so many sacrificial procedures described in the Torah? Will there be sacrifices in the future Third Temple in Jerusalem? And what does it all have to do with human consumption of meat? Is the vegan diet of Adam and Eve ideal for mankind? Find out in this eye-opening class!Plus: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? What did meat consumption have to do with the Great Flood? And what did the fallen angels have to do with it?For a detailed, written analysis of what really happened at the "Binding of Isaac", see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/did-abr...
In this sequel, we explore the higher levels of the soul, Chaya and Yechida, and what a person can do to attain and access them. Also, what is the difference between a Jewish soul and a non-Jewish soul? What was the difference between Enoch’s transfiguration into an angel and Elijah’s transfiguration into an angel? Plus, the Zohar’s surprising views on Christians and Muslims, and the first and most important 14 mitzvot in the Torah. For Part 1, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dVaUMsv0REY4JwauoXY43?si=Py25z_SDRYG9WJeMx-nBqw
What is the real meaning of the mysterious holiday of Sukkot? What does it have to do with the End of Days and the Final Redemption? Why does the prophet Zechariah describe God as “touching down” on the Mount of Olives? And what does it all have to do with current events in Israel and the recent hostage deal? Find out in this class as we uncover the true meaning of Sukkot. Plus: What is the secret of the number 91? Where does the notion of the “Seven Shepherds of Israel” come from? And what role do the Shepherds play in the End of Days? For more on the Seven Shepherds, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ushpizi... For more on the Ketoret and its psychoactive ingredients, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-mys...
Why does the Hebrew alphabet begin with an Aleph? Why does the Torah begin with a letter Beit? What role did the divine Hebrew letters have in Creation? What is God’s “seal of truth”, and what is God’s “sceptre”? Why do we find pagan death cults in countries and cultures all over the world? And what is the missing “nun” verse in Psalm 145? Find out in this class as we unravel a fascinating ancient Midrash about the letters of the Hebrew alphabet presenting themselves before God at the start of Creation. Also: Did God really command Abraham to sacrifice his son, and did Abraham pass the test? What really happened with the Tree of Knowledge? And why does evil exist? For a brief written summary, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-let... For more on the missing Nun in Ashrei, see here: https://seforimblog.com/2022/02/the-m...
What are the different parts of the soul, and how do they relate to, and interact with, the body? What is the real reason for sleeping and dreaming? How might we be able to explain spiritual phenomena like prophecy and telepathy? And how does one rectify their soul to the highest degree to become a master of life? Find out in this class as we embark on an eye-opening exploration of the human soul. For the Kabbalah of Yom Kippur class, see here: • The Kabbalah of Yom Kippur For the class on the Spiritual Significance of 2025, see here: • The Spiritual Significance of 2025 For more on sports and exercise in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-play...
In this class, we re-examine the ancient Star of Jacob prophecy and analyze where we currently stand in the “End of Days” and the messianic process. What might unfold in the coming months and years? What role might AI play in the Final Redemption? Can a global blackout happen soon? And what can we do to hasten the return to the Garden of Eden? Also: What is the prophecy of the “unsheathing” of the Sun? What happened when Adam separated from Eve for 130 years? And why did the Sages tie the sound of the shofar to the cries of Sisera’s mother? This class was delivered on July 31, 2025 at the Sephardic Kehila Centre in Toronto, the final class there after two years of biweekly sessions. For the essay on the Ten Divine Songs, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ten-div...For the essay on women’s hair coverings in Jewish law, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst...For the series of videos on Mashiach ben Yosef, see here: • Understanding Mashiach ben Yosef For the series of videos on reincarnation in Judaism, see here: • Reincarnation in Judaism
What is the true meaning of the name El Shaddai? What did the Ark of the Covenant actually look like? Who is El Elyon? Adam Kadmon? What are the 41- and 72- and 216-Letter Names of God? And what are the secrets hidden in the name Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh (“I Will be What I Will Be”)? Find out in this eye-opening concluding installment of the series. Also: What is the esoteric meaning of Jacob’s sheep? Is the Torah text we have today identical to the Dead Sea Scrolls and other ancient manuscripts? And which name of God is most-associated with the forthcoming Final Redemption? For the essay on genetics and epigenetics based on Jacob’s sheep, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/jacobs-... For more on Moses’ divine staff, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For the essay on divine secrets of pi, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/secrets... For the book on mayim achronim: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palv...
Where did the mystical term “Ain Sof” come from? What does it actually mean? Can a Torah scroll be written in Greek? And who were the mysterious Bythosim (or Boethusians) that the Sages considered heretics and sectarians? Find out in this eye-opening class as we continue our journey into exploring the divine names of God. Plus: How did Noah’s blessing to Shem and Japheth become realized in Israel and Greece, and what effect did Plato and Aristotle have on sacred Jewish texts? For the previous class in this series, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iPLPEzmwQfS5CcNbSDNvx?si=C6scQEUJRHKNLj4i9KqcBAFor the essay on the history of the Ten Sefirot, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ten-sef... For the series of essays on the relationship between Judaism and Hellenism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/chanuka... For the KotzkBlog essay on Rabbeinu Avraham, see here: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2017/11/152...
What is the proper pronunciation of YHWH, the Ineffable Name? What is the related “12-Letter Name of God” and the mystical “42-Letter Name of God”? Are they allowed to be verbalized? Why do we say “Adonai” in place of YHWH, and who was the first to do this? Plus: How do we deal with physical descriptions of God in Scripture? And what is so special about turning 35 years old?For the essay on Shimon haTzadik, the rabbi in whose time the Name of God became Ineffable, see ‘Who Was the First Rabbi in History?’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/who-was... On Ascending the Temple Mount: https://www.mayimachronim.com/ascendi... For Part 1 of this series, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Hfk0oaYeWIC88nlcGOsHo?si=jSfwtAnkSEm0VF5ZJ-WJSA
What are the deeper meanings behind the various Biblical names of God, such as YHWH, El, and Elohim? Where do we find God’s fingerprints across the cosmos, and what is His blueprint for Creation? What might recent findings in science and archaeology reveal? And what are God’s 32 Paths of Wisdom? Find out in this eye-opening class as we being a journey into understanding the mysterious names of God. See also ‘Secrets of God’s Ineffable Name’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/secrets... For more regarding enunciating God’s names, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/calling... For more on the divine anatomy of the human body, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-div... For the previous class on the Anunaki, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1vOjimAQVSyeNy7zTW3SaN?si=emF-Dau7Tuyx8FaIFxPTjw
Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations spoke of various giant-like beings called Anunaki and Rapiu. These same terms (Anakim and Rephaim) are found in the Torah, also in reference to ancient giants. Where did they come from, and where are they now? What is their connection to angels, Nephilim, and the Bnei Elohim mentioned in multiple places in Scripture? Find out in this mind-blowing class where we also explore UFOs and UAPs, God’s Divine Chariot, and the prophetic experiences of Ezekiel, Enoch, Isaiah, Elijah, and others. For sources and more information, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/anunaki... For the previous class on ancient civilizations and cosmic cycles, see here: • The Cosmic Jubilee For the location of the real Mt. Sinai, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/red-sea...For more amazing archaeological and historical evidence for the Exodus and events in Scripture, see here: • Archaeological Proof for the Torah and Exodus
How do we make sense of archaeological evidence of advanced ancient civilizations going back 12,000 years? Who really built the Pyramids and the Sphinx? And who produced the Lascaux Cave Paintings that date back 20,000 years? Find out in this eye-opening class where we explore the mystical notion of cosmic Sabbaticals and Jubilee cycles. Plus: revealing the incredible secret concealed in the first letter of the Torah, and where in the Cosmic Jubilee are we currently situated? For a written summary and more information, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/cosmic-shemittot/For the series of videos on reincarnation, see here: • Reincarnation in Judaism
What is the deeper significance behind the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot? Why do we count the days, and what is the mystical connection to the Sefirot? Also, where did "mourning" during Sefirat haOmer really originate, and what is the proper way to approach these customs? Find out in this eye-opening class as we dive into Sefirat haOmer and explore what it takes to become a complete, refined human. Plus, the primordial elements associated with the Sefirot, and a Kabbalistic look at Yom ha'Atzmaut, Yom Yerushalayim, and Yom haShoah.For the class on the ‘Secret Origins of Lag b’Omer’ see here: • Secret Origins of Lag b'Omer For more on the “Kabbalah of Yom ha’Atzmaut” and the Tiferet Israel Synagogue, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-kab... For more on the connection between Lag b’Omer and the passing of Samuel the Prophet, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-hid... For the laws of music and mourning in the Omer, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/mournin...
How did the Erev Rav become so powerful in recent times? Was there a conspiracy in the 18th century by a small group of heretics to destroy Judaism? And how has it manifest itself in the world today? Plus: exploring Samson as a model for current events, pinpointing the exact number of Erev Rav souls, and what exactly happened in the aftermath of the Golden Calf incident? For more on the significance of the year 1648 and the aftermath of Shabbateanism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-zoh...For the essay on Rabbi Chaim Vital’s take on the Erev Rav in Sefer Etz HaDa’at Tov, see here: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2020/11/301... For a deeper understanding of Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst...For the series of videos on 'Understanding Edom': • Understanding Edom
Continuing the eye-opening series on the “Erev Rav” with an exploration of the five types of Erev Rav, and how they manifest in the world around us today. Plus, the secret of the letter Hei added to Abraham’s name, the parameters of “lashon hara”, the Zohar’s “dogs of Yom Kippur”, and comments on concubines, cults, and cabals. For Part 1 in this series, click here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ToCvW2IFedE8iXBruuWn0?si=LsMY4OX1QI2fm3039W7O1gSee also ‘Bringing Mashiach Today’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hEWshtMiP2GelG0RkRGui?si=09weRsNpS-uj2rcyE3QLpg
Who is the Erev Rav, the “Mixed Multitude”, first mentioned in Exodus? How do they return and manifest in every generation? And why are they locked in a cosmic battle with Moses that spans all of human history? Find out in this class as we being to explore the mysterious and dangerous Erev Rav phenomenon, and what we can do to defeat this ideology—which the Zohar says is a necessary precursor to the Final Redemption and the forthcoming Messianic Age. For a written summary and lots more information, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israels-greatest-enemy-the-erev-rav/For the previous class that explored the Erev Rav’s connection to the Tree of Knowledge, see ‘Queen Esther’s Kabbalah’ here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KoLSSJkt70HDxPBdHmxCe?si=h1bHotGXRKeChvzOqVNRZAFor more on the “quantum brain” theory and a scientific explanation for reincarnation, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-your-brain-a-quantum-computer-a-scientific-explanation-for-the-soul-and-afterlife/
Revealing the hidden wisdom in one of the most mystical ancient texts, the Book of Esther. Along the way, we explore the Seven Prophetess of Israel, the Ten Sefirot, the mysterious “Erev Rav”, and Esther’s incredible prophecy of the Nuremberg Trials. Plus: why is the number three so important in Judaism, and what is the deeper meaning behind the triangle and the Star of David? For the previous class on ‘King Solomon’s Kabbalah’, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gd2Gg9O6C0xrjydUgmFqA?si=Z_FyZzM-Tp2qgHd1l6sVPgFor more ‘Secrets of Purim’, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ej2Y6ue0qPsV2rJFQBLe7?si=TAJAu8UITbW6-mAH2kDsngFor the Zohar's Heavenly Academies, as well as ‘When and Why Was the Zohar Published?’ see the 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?q=palvanov&page=1&pageSize=4For lots more on the Erev Rav, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/israels-greatest-enemy-the-erev-rav/For a written summary and overview, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/a-mystical-peek-into-megillat-esther/





I learn so much from every episode but I particularly loved this one and got a lot out of it. It gave me plenty to think about going into the high holidays.
Learning about the rabbinical writings and oral teachings of the Israeli people from you is amazing. Thank you! As Christians, we know that we are grafted in to the family of Abraham. We know that by his stripes we have been healed. We know that he extended his salvation to the entire world, not just to the Jewish people. But those of us who know scripture. We respect scripture and we study scripture including the tanakh and the Torah and the extra biblical texts. We have a great respect for you