An authentic and scholarly yet accessible and practical text, that draws upon the entire spectrum of traditional sources and presents a grand and sweeping overview of all the major themes and concepts explored in the deeper teachings of the Torah. An authentic, scholarly yet accessible and practical text, that draws upon the entire spectrum of traditional sources and presents a grand and sweeping overview of all the major themes and concepts explored in the deeper teachings of the Torah. For example: What is the Ein Sof/Infinite Light? What is the Tzimtzum/ the Divine contraction? What is the difference between the world of Tohu/chaos and the world of Tikkun/ order. What are the Ten Sefiros or the Four Worlds? How many levels of soul are there? What are Angels? Are there demonic forces? Do we Reincarnate? Why some many Names of the Divine? These are among the major issues explored in this deep yet accessible text. What is authentic Kabbalah? What did the Chassidic Teachings Innovate? ==Finally a book that introduces and explains the most basic precepts of thisancient wisdom, in a practical and user-friendly way. ==Through the Thirty-Two Gates of Awareness, from the Infinite Source of all Life to finite immediate creation, Rav Pinson guides us along the map of creation and existence according to the deeper teachings of the Torah. ==Words and concepts that are often confusing and esoteric -- such as; The Ten Sefiros, the Ein Sof, Tzimtzum and the various Names of the Divine -- are demystified in this text,offering us a true gateway into higher awareness and a more fulfillingexistence. ==Each chapter is a gate to beopened and explored, and concludes with an affirmation that allows thereader to internalize the knowledge so that it becomes understandable, relatable and transformational. Rav Pinson is a world-renowned Torah scholar, prolific author and beloved spiritual teacher, a master of the revealed and hidden aspects of Torah.  He has been hailed as one of the most important teachers of the generation, and is widely recognized as one of the world's foremost authorities on authentic Jewish Wisdom Through his books, lectures and seminars he has touched and inspired the lives of thousands the world over, and continues to serve as a mentor to many thousands of students across the globe. Rav Pinson has authored over 40 books, many of which have been translated into multiple languages, such as, Hebrew, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese. Rav Pinson is the Rosh Yeshiva of the IYYUN Yeshiva/Kolel and dean of The IYYUN Center in Brownstone Brooklyn, NY. iyyun.com