{"product_id":"lamed-vav-and-the-power-of-mystical-kindness-awakening-to-the-presence-of-the-36-hidden-messengers-paperback","title":"Lamed Vav and the Power of Mystical Kindness: Awakening to the Presence of the 36 Hidden Messengers - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdward Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the Lamed Vav mythos in the Kabbalah, early Hasidism, and Jewish folklore\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Highlights the tradition of the Lamed Vav--36 hidden righteous individuals in every generation who sustain the world with acts of kindness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Relates the Lamed Vav mythos to topics of positive psychology such as meditation, peak-experiences, synchronicity, and higher consciousness \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Provides activities based on the Kabbalah and early Hasidism to enhance your receptivity to Lamed Vav individuals in your life and become a Lamed Vav for others \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have ever witnessed an act of extraordinary kindness, the sort that seems to come from beyond everyday human experience, perhaps you had an encounter with one of the Lamed Vav. According to Jewish mysticism, these 36 hidden and righteous individuals keep humanity alive through acts of sublime kindness. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePsychologist and professor Edward Hoffman explores this fascinating mythos from its Talmudic origins through the Kabbalah, early Hasidism, and recent appearance in the contemporary world. He examines the esoteric meaning of the number 36 (literally lamed=30, vav=6) in Kabbalistic lore as well as the Elijah archetype and its importance in the work of Carl Jung and his protégé Erich Neumann. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHoffman develops the notion of Lamed Vav consciousness--a powerful, inborn force for kindness that exists within each of us. He provides guided visualizations to call forth our Lamed Vav consciousness by drawing on themes from sacred texts like the Zohar and Jewish folklore, such as Miriam's Well, Solomon's Ring, and the Tree of Life. He also shares self-reflection exercises to help us recognize hidden Lamed Vav figures in our daily life and become a Lamed Vav to others by boosting our compassion, empathy, simplicity, playfulness, reverence for nature, and joy.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdward Hoffman, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and has been an adjunct associate professor at Yeshiva University in New York City for more than 20 years. An award-winning author, his books include \u003ci\u003ePaths to Happiness, The Wisdom of Maimonides\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Kabbalah Reader \u003c\/i\u003e and have been translated into more than a dozen languages. He lectures widely on psychology and Jewish spirituality throughout the United States and abroad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 8.99 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 07, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53274590740787,"sku":"9798888502570","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/sYNPX-F9H79798888502570.webp?v=1776896576","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/lamed-vav-and-the-power-of-mystical-kindness-awakening-to-the-presence-of-the-36-hidden-messengers-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}