Rabbi Moshe Cordovero: The Kabbalist Who Taught Us to Be Like Hashem | Yahrtzeit Tribute 23 Tammuz

Who was Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (the Ramak), and why is he regarded as one of the greatest Kabbalists in Jewish history? In this special yahrtzeit tribute, we explore the remarkable life of Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522–1570), the leading Kabbalist of Tzfat before the Ari. Discover how he organized the teachings of Kabbalah into a clear and systematic framework through his monumental work *Pardes Rimonim*, and how his timeless classic *Tomer Devorah* teaches us to emulate Hashem's compassion, patience, and kindness in our daily lives. You'll also hear the moving account of the Ramak's funeral, where the Ari witnessed a heavenly pillar of fire accompanying his soul—a powerful testimony to the Ramak's extraordinary holiness. May the memory of this great tzaddik inspire us to deepen both our Torah learning and our refinement of character. For easy access to parts you'd like to go back to: 00:00 - Introduction to the Ramak and the 23rd of Tammuz 00:36 - Early Life and Spanish Roots 01:21 - A Life Devoted to Holiness 01:50 - The Transition to the Arizal 02:15 - Major Works: Pardes Rimonim 04:22 - Major Works: Or Ne'erav & Sefer Gerushim 05:44 - Sefirot vs. Partzufim: The Difference between Ramak and Arizal 07:25 - Connection to Shlomo Alkabetz and Yosef Karo 08:25 - The Beauty of Tomer Devorah 15:47 - The Story of the Ramak's Funeral and the Pillar of Fire 20:42 - The Story of Or Yakar: The Commentary on the Zohar 28:00 - Introduction to the First Chapter of Tomer Devorah 34:55 - The 13 Attributes of Mercy 41:18 - Final Blessings and Closing If you enjoyed this Torah lesson, please consider: 👍 Liking the video 🔔 Subscribing to the channel 📤 Sharing with others who may benefit 💬 Leaving a respectful comment with your thoughts or experiences 🙏 Please like, subscribe, and share if these teachings inspire you. 🎯 Discover how your unique soul can make a difference in the world. 🌐 Learn more at www.lovingkindness.co 📘 Get my book "Parshah in Just Two Minutes": https://www.amazon.com/Parshah-Just-Two-Minutes-Summaries… 🙏 Share in the merit of spreading Torah and kindness every day! Become a partner in our holy work through Patreon: www.patreon.com/eliyahushear #RabbiMosheCordovero #Ramak #Kabbalah #JewishMysticism #Tzfat #Safed #Ari #Torah #Judaism #JewishHistory #TomerDevorah #PardesRimonim #Mussar #SpiritualGrowth #TorahLearning