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From Jewish history, a place of suffering or torment. Often compared to the Catholic idea of purgatory, a place for the purification of souls.

Alternate Spellings: Gehinnom, Hinnom

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The Tree of Life
The Tree of life is a universal motif, found in every ancient culture- a symbol of the uniting of heaven and earth, spiritual nourishment, and even enlightenment.

Esoteric Kabbalah
The Western, or Esoteric Kabbalah was created and utilized by Western magicians and Hermetic students for hundreds of years, and is a spiritual tradition in its own right.

Introduction to Judaism
From Lisa Katz, your About.com guide to Judaism.

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The ABC's of Judaism
From Aish.com, and Rabbi Noah Weinberg.

From Jennifer Emick,
Your Guide to Alternative Religions.
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