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Old 02-03-2011, 01:25 PM
A Glass named Esther
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Originally Posted by mike3reynolds
I know that the Zohar talks quite a bit about the Shekinah, but I'm wondering if it is a wide spread belief in Judaism? If so, has anyone here experienced the Shekinah or known anyone who has contact with the Shekinah?

Asking if we believe in the Shekinah is like asking if we believe in ourselves to bring about G-d's presence here on Earth. According to the Torah, our mission is to make a dwelling place for G-d in the physical.

Many Jews have experienced the Shekinah. Both individually (the Prophets) and collectively (when we received the Torah at Mt. Sinai). When the Temple was standing, there was a resting place for the Shekinah on Earth. The third Temple, may it be built speedily in our days, will be a manifestation of the Shekinah permanently existing on Earth.

I'm not sure if you understand what you are asking with your question... Why are you looking to find a Jew who has experienced the Shekinah?

-esther
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