Shomer Emunim

The Introduction to Kabbalah

THIS BOOK IS FOR THOSE:

Intrigued by the Arizal’s (Lurianic) Kabbalah.

Confused by the debates over Kabbalah’s authenticity.

Fascinated by how centuries-old Kabbalistic ideas converge with modern science.

Challenged by how the technological changes around us fit in with Torah and Kabbalah.

Desiring resolution of the ongoing debates over key ideas in Jewish thought.

Curious to understand exactly who and what the Messiah is.

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Shomer Emunim Abstract

Of the few genuine introductions to Kabbalah, Shomer Emunim stands out prominently for its clarity, brevity and accessibility. Penned in the late 1720s by the master Italian Kabbalist, Rabbi Yosef Ergas, its virtues have been extolled by Kabbalists of note ever since. Shomer Emunim powerfully responds to those who claim Kabbalah was fabricated. It also explains Kabbalistic concepts simply, dispelling the illegitimate views of those encouraging blasphemous religious compromise by distorting those concepts. The original Shomer Emunim Hebrew text, together with its complete, facing-page, English translation and commentary, are presented in an innovative and easily digestible format.

The in-depth Kabbalah Overview complements and significantly expands on the basic Kabbalistic concepts presented in Shomer Emunim. Using very recently developed frameworks of scientific understanding, it demonstrates the remarkable contemporary relevance of centuries-old Kabbalistic concepts.

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Shomer Emunim Reviews

“R. Avinoam has … opened an entranceway, [as immense] as the entranceway to the hall of the Temple, for those interested in entering the inner recesses of this area of Torah.”
Rabbi Hershel SchachterRosh Yeshiva of Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary, Yeshiva University.
"Absolutely spectacular ... it's Kosher, it's pure and it's good."
Rabbi Moshe WeinbergerCongregation Aish Kodesh, Woodmere, New York.
“For those who understand the great need to get to the inner ‘heart of matters,’ [R. Avinoam Fraenkel’s] wonderful translations and commentaries are a must.”
Rabbi Moshe ZurielProlific author of works in virtually all areas of Torah scholarship. Former Mashgiach of the Yeshiva of Sha’alvim.
“This work will enable many who have been intrigued by Kabbalah and subsequently desire to enter this area of profound Jewish Wisdom, to begin to properly grapple with its underlying basic concepts.”
Rabbi Mendel KessinFounder and director of the Tiferes Ramchal Institute.
“This work, with its insights, will transform the Arizal’s teachings [Lurianic Kabbalah], making them accessible and intelligible to a wide audience.”
Rabbi Yechiel BarlevProlific author of the Yedid Nefesh series of works on the Talmud and Kabbalah.
“R. Avinoam … opened gateways of simple understanding of the great [Kabbalistic] secrets, in showing … how they correspond to scientific research.”
Rabbi Mordekhai ChriquiHead of the Ramchal Institute, Jerusalem. Author of numerous Kabbalah works.
“The well-known and important work, Shomer Emunim … is an important and crucial introduction for anyone who desires to enter the Pardes [to study Kabbalah].”
Rabbi Meir TriebitzFounder of the Hashkafa Circle.
“R. Avinoam Fraenkel presented me with a precious jewel, an English translation of the holy work Shomer Emunim … well-known as one of the basic books for those wanting to initiate Kabbalah study.”
Rabbi Yitzhak BenzecryProlific author of the Pachad Yitzchak series of Kabbalah works.
“R. Avinoam Fraenkel … translated … with eloquence and clarity … and brought important introductions to Kabbalah … comprised of correct and accurate details about matters that stand at the highest point of the Universe.”
Rabbi David Daniel HaCohenRosh Yeshiva of the Kabbalah Yeshiva, Shaarey Kedusha Utefila, Jerusalem.
“It is a breath of fresh air to see such a tour de force that has the potential to open the eyes of many and offer some refreshment to frustrated souls seeking something more.”
Rabbi Chayim LandoEducator. Review in “The Jewish Press.”
"Fraenkel has done a tremendous service to those students interested in obtaining a traditional introduction to the world of Kabbalah."
Professor Alan JotkowitzProfessor of Medicine, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Review in “The Jerusalem Post.”
"A gold mine of information ... a solid volume and a major accomplishment."
Professor Alan BrillProfessor of Jewish Thought, Seton Hall University. Review and Interview in “The Book of Doctrines and Opinions.”
"An extraordinary addition to the Jewish bookshelf … a masterpiece of scholarship."
Rabbi Johnny SolomonEducator, Writer, Editor. Review in “The Jewish Link.”
"The appearance of this excellent translation … in this period is not incidental. It reflects the awakening of interest in Kabbalah in various Jewish circles, not in … the ‘New Age’ spirit, rather as an analytical framework that [rationally] answers new and old existential religious questions. This work responds to these refreshing trends, providing an important contribution that reinforces their basis."
Professor Oded YisraeliProfessor of Jewish Thought, Ben Gurion University. Review in Hebrew in “Hama'yan.”
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Avinoam Fraenkel

In my teenage years, an unexpected life-changing crisis sent me on a quest to answer life’s big questions. Following high school graduation, I embarked on a path of discovery, studying Chassidic and Lithuanian Jewish thought in various Yeshivot (higher colleges of Jewish education). My searching stimulated a desire for deeper Jewish knowledge, sparking a passion for Kabbalah study throughout my subsequent working life as a hi-tech professional and receiving Smicha (Rabbinical ordination) along the way. Many of my questions now have satisfying answers that have been recorded in my books:

  • Nefesh HaTzimtzum, Volume 1: Rabbi Chaim Volozhin’s Nefesh HaChaim with Translation and Commentary (816 pages, Urim Publications, 2015)
  • Nefesh HaTzimtzum, Volume 2: Understanding Nefesh HaChaim through the Key Concept of Tzimtzum and Related Writings (760 pages, Urim Publications, 2015)
  • Shomer Emunim: The Introduction to Kabbalah (1080 pages, Urim Publications, 2021)

I invite you to read more about me and my journey here.

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