Efraim Palvanov

Who exactly was the Biblical Esau, and how did he become “Edom”? What are the true origins of Amalek, the “eternal enemy” of Israel? Why is Edom associated with Rome and the Western world? And what is the role of Edom in the End of Days and the Messianic Age? Find out in this thrilling class as we begin a new series on the complex and controversial world of Esau and Edom. Also discussed: Baphomet and pagan symbolism in Hollywood and the music industry, a possible hidden Scriptural reference to Elon Musk, and Biblical blueprints for today’s conflict in the Middle East. For more information, see ‘How Esau Became Rome’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/how-esau-became-rome/ For the book on Mayim Achronim, ‘Secrets of the Last Waters’: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/secrets-of-the-last-waters-mayim-achronim-chova/paperback/product-1wvgrrrq.html See also the class on 'The Real Meaning of Israel' here: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/The-Real-Meaning-of-Israel-e2fvh8q

Where was the original Tomb of Joseph, and the burial place of Moses? What’s so special about the Tomb of Rachel and the Cave of the Patriarchs? And what is the correct approach to visiting the graves of holy people? Find out in this class as we take a trip through Tanakh, Talmud, and Zohar to explore the graves of tzadikim. Plus: What are the true origins of Halloween? How will the Resurrection of the Dead at the End of Days be accomplished? And who was the Biblical Caleb in a past life? For more on the origins of Halloween, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/should-jews-celebrate-halloween/ For the essay on Joseph and Yuya, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/yosef-and-yuya-does-archaeological-evidence-prove-the-biblical-narrative-of-joseph/ Please see also ‘The Incredible History & Absurd Politics of Rachel’s Tomb': https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-incredible-history-and-absurd-politics-of-rachels-tomb/

For the series on the ‘Third Rome’, see here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/Third-Rome-2-Russia--Iran--and-Gog-uMagog-e2g8ji6 For the series on Mashiach ben Yosef, see here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/Understanding-Mashiach-ben-Yosef-e2ilvu2 See also ‘The Incredible Story of Serach bat Asher’ in Volume One of Garments of Light, available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/garments-of-light-70-illuminating-essays-on-the-weekly-torah-portion-and-holidays/paperback/product-1wryq9vn.html?page=1&pageSize=4

Resources mentioned in the video: On the Star of Jacob prophecy and ‘Will Mashiach Come This Year?’: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/Will-Mashiach-Come-This-Year-e2oovnr The series on ‘Third Rome’: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/Third-Rome-2-Russia--Iran--and-Gog-uMagog-e2g8ji6 On Kapparot: https://www.mayimachronim.com/why-you-really-really-shouldnt-do-kapparot-even-with-money/ On Portraits of Rabbis: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-second-and-fifth-commandments/ Garments of Light, Volume Three, available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/garments-of-light-70-illuminating-essays-on-the-weekly-torah-portion-and-holidays-volume-3

In the concluding installment of the series, we address some final big questions like: Can Noahides pray from a siddur? Put on tefillin? Recite berakhot? Are Noahides obligated in honouring parents? Giving charity? And how can the Noahide Laws help to usher in the Final Redemption? Plus: the spiritual origins of Noahides according to the Arizal, transgenics and GMOs, and the greatest sign that we are already in the End of Days. For the complete chart of 30 Noahide Laws with sources, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/noahidelaws/ On ‘Will There Be Sacrifices in the Third Temple?’ see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/will-there-be-sacrifices-in-the-third-temple/ On ‘What’s the Ideal Number of Children to Have?’ see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/whats-the-ideal-number-of-children-to-have/

In the second installment of the series, we address the big questions: Can Noahides keep Shabbat? Can Noahides learn Talmud and Zohar? Have a mezuzah on their door? And why do we say there are “seven” Noahide Laws if there are actually thirty? Plus: What is a Ger Toshav and is it equivalent to a Noahide? What is the right way to learn and master Torah? And understanding Rabbi Meir, the “potential Mashiach” of his generation. For Part 1 of the series, see here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/efraimpalvanov/episodes/The-30-Noahide-Laws--Part-1-e2n5sik On the rapidly growing movement of Noahides and Jewish converts, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/gentiles-becoming-jews/

What are the “Noahide Laws” and where do they come from? Are there just seven, or are they actually more numerous? And what do they have to do with the End of Days and ushering in the Messianic Age? Find out in this class where we begin our journey into the ancient Noahide Laws. Along the way, we explore the 620 Pillars of Light at the start of Creation, the ten types of witchcraft, and answer big questions like: are Noahides obligated to get married? Pray? Give charity? Learn Torah? See also 'Gentiles Becoming Jews' here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/gentiles-becoming-jews/ For more on the prohibitions of witchcraft and sorcery, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/witches-and-wizards-in-the-torah/

In this class, we explore the esoteric knowledge of King Solomon encoded in his three books: Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, and Song of Songs. Along the way, we answer big questions like: What is the Seal of Solomon? Why did King Solomon take on hundreds of wives and what did he conclude about marriage? What scientific knowledge did Solomon uncover? What are the 50 Gates of Understanding? Plus: the great secret behind El Shaddai, the mystical reason for the exile of the Jewish people, and incredible revelations from the ancient mystical text Sefer haTemunah. For more on the Seal of Solomon and the Star of David, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/secrets-of-the-star-of-david/ See also ‘Things You Didn’t Know About King Solomon’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/things-you-didnt-about-king-solomon/ For more on Sheddu and Cherubs, see ‘The Guardian Angels and Hybrid Beasts Known as Cherubs’ in the second volume of ‘Garments of Light’, available here: https://www.lulu.com/shop/efraim-palvanov/garments-of-light-70-illuminating-essays-on-the-weekly-torah-portion-and-holidays-volume-2/paperback/product-kjy5wv.html

Are we living in a digital simulation? Might the Torah and ancient Jewish texts support this notion? And how might it help solve many Biblical puzzles? Find out in this mind-boggling class where we also explore quantum physics and the observer effect, multiverses, the Big Bang, the mystery of sleep, AI and virtual reality, and: could the world be flat? For more on Kabbalah & Quantum Physics, see here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QEn8maKRb8&t=0s For more on the multiverse in Judaism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/superheroes-in-judaism-the-first-multiverse/ For more on the notion of Cosmic Jubilees and the cycle of civilizations: https://www.mayimachronim.com/cosmic-shemittot/ See also ‘Is Your Brain a Quantum Computer?’ https://www.mayimachronim.com/is-your-brain-a-quantum-computer-a-scientific-explanation-for-the-soul-and-afterlife/

Are there cases of time travel in the Torah and ancient Jewish texts? Is it possible that Adam, Enoch, and Moses were able to traverse the universe using faster-than-light technology? And how do we deal with apparent chronological contradictions in the Torah? Find out in this fascinating class, where we also uncover the true meaning of God's Ineffable Name, propose a theory for how Adam was able to live 930 years, and calculate the speed of God's divine "chariots". For a written summary and lots more information (including the time travel of Eliyahu briefly mentioned in the class), please see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/time-tr... For more on Block Universe Theory and Judaism, see ‘Time, Gravity, and Free Will’ here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/time-gr... See also ‘How Did Adam Live 930 Years?’: https://www.mayimachronim.com/how-did...

In this concluding installment of the series, we explore the intriguing mechanisms of reincarnation and look at specific examples from Cain and Abel, Moses and Jethro, Balaam, Terach, Job, Deborah, Tamar, and others. Also, can a male soul reincarnate in a female body, or vice versa? And how many total souls are meant to exist across all time? Plus: What is a dybbuk and does Judaism have a notion of “exorcism”? Who did Cain and Abel marry? And did God make other humans besides Adam and Eve? For Part 1 of this series, see here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeswila7/episodes/Reincarnation-in-Judaism-e2k147a For Part 2, see here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joeswila7/episodes/Reincarnation-in-Judaism--Part-2-e2kbbgl For the class on 'Feminism & the Curses of Eve' see here: https://youtu.be/fcvaxoXKSt0?si=pXfN-... See also 'Do Men Have More Mitzvot Than Woman?': https://www.mayimachronim.com/do-men-...

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...

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...