Secrets of the Torah (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy): How Decoding 63 Virtues From the Holy Scriptures Brings Us Closer to God

By Sandford Jordan Padnos

What is our purpose in life?

Each morning, we are granted a brand-new opportunity to choose life. The question is not whether or not we should decide to continue living, but rather what sort of life we wish to lead. We may often find ourselves wondering: What is it all about? Why do we and so many others in the world experience suffering? How can we live a life of fulfillment and true happiness?

The answers to these questions can be revealed by uncovering secrets contained within the Holy Scriptures. Through a comprehensive study of the Scriptures, we can identify many tools for effecting our correction, achieving spiritual growth, and experiencing total fulfillment.

The God's Eternal Secrets series provides a fresh, effective set of these tools. Within the volumes of this series, we discover the 63 Virtues – the good habits that allow us to bring our thoughts, feelings, and actions into perfect alignment. The Virtues are referenced throughout the Scriptures and revealed in the hidden messages underlying biblical events. They guide us, by means of our choices, to the highest spiritual realms.

In the God's Eternal Secrets series, we present the Scriptures in a uniform format. Alongside each of the selected texts, the reader will find direct quotations from the relevant passage; a map of the holy land showing where the related event occurred; an image to help the reader relate to the passage; and one of the 63 Virtues that the passage recalls.

Together, these samplings can become a true guide to spiritual growth and fulfillment as we journey towards living our very best life.

• Language: English
• Publisher: eBook-pro
• Release date: Apr 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224176052

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Secrets of the Torah

(Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

By Sandford Jordan Padnos

GOD'S ETERNAL SECRETS

How Decoding 63 Virtues from the Holy Scriptures Brings Us Closer to God

By Sandford Jordan Padnos

Copyright 2024 Sandford Jordan

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For permission requests, contact Daniel Padnos.

All events and characters in this book are completely fictional. Any resemblance to actual people is entirely coincidental.

Book cover and design

by Studio Gam Ve Gam, Moran Dayan, Yifat Dayan

English translation: Lichi Translations Ltd Translation editing by Shira Jacobson

First edition: 2024 in Israel

Vayetzei.....................................38

Vayishlach....................................42

Vayashev.....................................46

Miketz......................................50

Vayigash.....................................54

Vayechi......................................58

Shemot (Exodus)...................................63

Shemot......................................64

Va'era.......................................68

Bo.............................................72

Beshalach....................................76

Yitro........................................80

Mishpatim....................................84

Terumah.....................................88

Tetzaveh.....................................92

Ki Tisa......................................96

Vayakhel....................................100

Pekudei.....................................104

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Behar..............................................142

Bechukotai..........................................146

Bamidbar (Numbers)..............................151

Bamidbar...........................................152

Nasso..............................................156

Beha'alotcha.........................................160

Sh'lach.............................................164

Korach.............................................168

Chukat.............................................172

Balak..............................................176

Pinchas.............................................180

Matot..............................................184

Masei..............................................188

Devarim (Deuteronomy)...........................193

Devarim............................................194

Va'etchanan.........................................198

Ekev...............................................202

Re'eh...............................................206

How To Overcome Our lnner ldols and Lead a Masterful Life.. 243 Appendix 11. The Holy Scriptures  246

Appendix 111. The Spritual History Timeline............248

Appendix IV. The Virtues.........................250

Appendix V. What Are the 72 Names of God?...........264

actions into perfect alignment as we joumey towards living our best lives. These virtues and their counterparts - also known as vices - are referenced throughout the Scriptures. They are revealed in the hidden messages underlying biblical events - and they guide us, by means of our choices, to the highest spiritual realms.

•  A map of the holy land showing where the related event occurred.

•  An image or picture to help the reader relate to the passage.

•  One of the 63 Virtues that the passage recalls.

•  One of the 72 Names of God that the passage reveals.

•  Kabbalistic interpretations secrets contained within each of the passages.

Whether reading through a volume or simply selecting a passage, the reader receives a sampling of the four levels referenced above (plain textual, allegorical, metaphorical, and hidden/secret). Together, these samplings can become a true guide to spiritual growth and fulfillment as we journey towards living our very best life.

As we consistently share our blessings with others, we ascend towards living our masterful lives. But when our egos direct us towards selfish choices - when we doubt the light and engage in judging others - we are no longer blessed with fulfilling light. The good news is that every minute of every day offers us fresh opportunities to choose blessings, to improve the world through sharing, and to ascend towards righteousness.

Note to reader: at the top ofthe second page in each ofthe following sections, you will see three Hebrew letters. For an explanation, see Appendix V.

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In the Beginning

Genesis 1:1 - 6:8

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moming (Genesis 1:5).

•  The primordial state of creation is voidness and desolation. It follows that voidness and desolation are an essential and positive aspect of life

- and a prerequisite for creating a new reality. In order for perfection to take form, the present situation must co\lapse.

•  Light is the most refined spiritual element; it manifests in the physical world yet nonetheless manages to retain its sublime nature. The heavens and earth represent the spiritual and physical worlds.

Adam escapes his responsibilities and is scolded by God

"And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? And he said, 1 heard thy voice in the garden, and I was afraid, because I was naked; and I hid myself... Hast thou eaten of the tree, whereof I commanded thee that thou shouldest not eat? And the man said, The woman whom thou gavest to be with me, she gave me of the tree, and I did eat. And

status, temporal pleasures, and thrills; our desire to be