## The Gate of Unity Chapter 22

###### The Gate of Unity 22:1
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ומעתה יש להבין בפרטי התכללות דעשר ספירות דאצילות

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
We must now understand the particular inter-inclusions of the ten *sefirot* of [the world of] *Atzilut* (Emanation).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:2
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ותחלה יש לבאר ענין פרטי התחלקות הספירות לי' וי' לי' כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, we must first explain the specifics of the matter of the sub-division of the *sefirot* into ten, and ten into ten etc.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:3
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כמו חסד שבחכמה שנחלק גם הוא לי', וכהאי גוונא גבורה שבחכמה נחלק לי' כו'.

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
For example, *Chessed* of *Chochmah* (Kindness of Insight) also divides into ten, and likewise, *Gevurah* of *Chochmah* (Sternness of Insight) divides into ten etc.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:4
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כי הנה החכמה כלולה מי'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
For, [as known], *Chochmah* (Insight) includes ten [*sefirot*] in it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:5
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היינו כמו חסד וגבורה שבחכמה להטות כלפי זכות או כלפי חוב

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
An example is *Chessed* and *Gevurah* of *Chochmah* (Kindness and Sternness of Insight), which are the [intellectual] leanings, either toward merit or toward judgment.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:6
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וחסד שבחכמה להטות כלפי זכות, גם הוא כלול מי'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Now, *Chessed* of *Chochmah*, which is the intellectual leaning towards merit, also includes ten [*sefirot*] within it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:7
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דהיינו כמו חסד וגבורה שבו לזכות באופן כך וכך, ולחוב יחייב גם הוא באופן כך וכך

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is like *Chessed* and *Gevurah* as they are within [*Chessed* of *Chochmah*, so that there is an intellectual] leaning toward merit in a specific manner, and also an [intellectual] imperative toward judgment in a specific manner.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:8
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(הגם שהזכות יהפך לחוב בדין שבחכמה, והחוב יהפך לזכות בחסד שבחכמה, זהו כאשר הוא בעצם, בלתי התחלקות

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
(For, although merit will be overturned to culpability within [the quality of] Judgment of *Chochmah*, and culpability will be overturned to merit within Kindness of *Chochmah*, this is [only so] as the quality is in its essence, [wherein] there are no sub-divisions.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:9
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אבל בהתחלקות יוכל להיות גם בחסד שבחכמה בחינת דין ובדין שבחכמה בחינת חסד, כידוע)

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, [as it is in a state of] sub-divisions, [of the ten sub-dividing into ten etc.], it is possible for the aspect of Judgment to even be within Kindness of Insight (*Chessed* of *Chochmah*), and for the aspect of Kindness to be within the Judgement of Insight (*Din* of *Chochmah*), as known.)


###### The Gate of Unity 22:10
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וכן במדות דחסד וגבורה עצמן, החסד נחלק לי', כח''ב ומדות כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, the [actual] emotional [*sefirot*] of *Chessed* and *Gevurah* themselves, are also divided into the ten [*sefirot*], *Keter, Chochmah, Binah*, and the emotional characteristics-*Midot* etc.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:11
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דגם שאין מרחמין בדין, היינו בדין העצמי

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
For, although [it was stated],¹ “We do not [exercise] mercifulness during judgment,” this was [said in regard to] the essential [quality] Judgment.

footnotes:
¹ Talmud Bavli, Ketubot 84a


###### The Gate of Unity 22:12
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וכן אין דין בחסד העצמי

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, there is no Judgment in the essential [quality] of Kindness.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:13
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אבל בהתפשטותן מן העצם, יש חסד בדין ודין בחסד כנזכר לעיל:

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, as they spread forth from the essence [to become composites], there **is** Kindness in Judgment and Judgment in Kindness, as mentioned above.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:14
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והנה יש התכללות שנקרא ביטול דבר בהיפוכו המנגדו, והיה כמוהו ממש

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Now, there is a [type of] inter-inclusion called, “The nullification of a thing to its opposite, that opposes it,” in which it becomes just like its opposite.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:15
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וכמו מיתוק הגבורות בחסדים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is like the [matter of] “sweetening” of the Judgments (*Gevurot*) within the Kindnesses (*Chassadim*).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:16
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כמו שהמקטרג יהפך לסניגור, וכן להיפך שהסניגור יהפך למקטרג

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
For example, this is like when the prosecutor transforms to become a defender, or the opposite, when the defender transforms to become a prosecutor.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:17
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וכמיתוק מים המרים במתוקים או להיפך

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, it is like the sweetening of bitter waters in sweet [waters], or the opposite.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:18
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וכן ביטול שכל לזכות בשכל לחוב וכהאי גוונא

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Likewise, [it is like] the nullification of an intellectual [reasoning] for merit, into an intellectual [reasoning] for culpability, or the like.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:19
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הרי זה התכללות אמיתי, והיינו רק לפי שיש כח זה במנגד עצמו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
These are [all examples of] true inter-inclusion, which is only possible because the opposition itself [latently] possesses its [opposite] power.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:20
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ואם לא, לא היה בטל בו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
If this was not so, it would be impossible for it to become nullified to it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:21
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כמו במתיקות יש מרירות בהעלם ובמרירות יש מתיקות בהעלם

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
For example, sweetness possesses [latent] bitterness and bitterness possesses [latent] sweetness.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:22
[The Gate of Unity 22:22](https://torahapp.org/share/book/The%20Gate%20of%20Unity/r/22:22)

כמשל ודמיון מבישול המרקחת מדבש וצנון, שנעשה טעם עריבות, כולל מחריפות ומתיקות יחד כידוע

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
By way of analogy, an example of this is a [dish called] *Merkachat*, [which is made] from honey cooked with radishes. This creates a delightful taste, which includes sharpness and sweetness as one, as known.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:23
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וכן יש מטבע האש במים וממים באש

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, there is [something of] the nature of fire in water, and [something of the] nature of water in fire.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:24
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על כן יתכלל אש במים או מים באש כמו שכתוב הוציא מים מאש ואש ממים כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Because of this, there can be an inter-inclusion of fire with water, or water with fire, as stated,² “He took water from fire and fire from water etc.”

footnotes:
² See Talmud Bavli, Chagigah 12a


###### The Gate of Unity 22:25
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וכך במדות חסד וגבורה, מפני שיש דין בחסד וחסד בדין כנזכר לעיל, יבוטל הדין בחסד או להיפוך החסד בדין

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This [principle] likewise [applies to] the emotions of *Chessed* (Kindness) and *Gevurah* (Judgment). Because there is Judgment in Kindness and Kindness in Judgment, as mentioned above, therefore, Judgment may be nullified within Kindness, or vice versa, Kindness [may be nullified] within Judgment.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:26
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ואם לא, לא היה מתכלל דבר בהיפוכו לעולם

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
If this was not so, there could never be an inter-inclusion of one thing with its opposite.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:27
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אמנם הנה יש התכללות מדין בחסד מפני שהוא כמוהו בעצם, ולא שהוא בטל ממהותו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, there is [another type of] inter-inclusion of Judgment with Kindness [which comes about specifically] because it is essentially similar to it, rather than being negated by it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:28
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אדרבה נותן בו תוקף ועוז

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
On the contrary, [in such a case], it [actually] gives [additional] strength and force [to its opposite].


###### The Gate of Unity 22:29
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ועם כל זה נקרא גבורה שבחסד, וכן להיפוך חסד שבגבורה, שנותן כח בגבורה ודין כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Nonetheless, it is called *Gevurah* of *Chessed* (Sternness of Kindness) or the reverse, *Chessed* of *Gevurah* (Kindness of Judgment) in that it strengthens the sternness and judgment.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:30
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והענין הוא כידוע, על דרך אם רעב שונאך האכילהו לחם, כי גחלים כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
As known, this matter is comparable to [the verse],³ “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; [and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for [in doing so] you are heaping hot coals [upon his head etc.]”

footnotes:
³ Proverbs 25:21-22


###### The Gate of Unity 22:31
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הרי בחסד וטוב זה עושה לו רעה ודין גמור לאבד נפשו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is to say that with this kindness and goodness, he perpetrates complete malevolence and judgment upon his [enemy], by destroying his soul.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:32
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וכן משלם לשונאיו כדי להאבידו, וכהאי גוונא כל בחינת דין ועונש שנעשה בבחינת חסד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, [it states],⁴ “He pays His enemies up front, in order to destroy them.” This is likewise the case in any aspect of judgment and retribution that is done through the aspect of kindness.

footnotes:
⁴ Deuteronomy 7:10


###### The Gate of Unity 22:33
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הרי הוא עוז ותוקף הדין ביותר, ונקרא חסד שבגבורה

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This [kindness] gives much greater strength and force to the judgment, and is called *Chessed* of *Gevurah* (Kindness of Judgment).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:34
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וכמו והשמיע יהו״ה את הוד קולו במחנה סנחרב

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is like [the verse,⁵] “And *HaShem*-יהו״ה shall cause His glorious voice to be heard” in the camp of Sancheriv.

footnotes:
⁵ Isaiah 30:31,32


###### The Gate of Unity 22:35
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וכן להיפוך בבחינת גבורה שבחסד, שהמעשה של חסד עשוי במדת הדין להיות בו יותר תוקף ועוז

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, the opposite is true of the aspect of *Gevurah* of *Chessed* (Sternness of Kindness). [That is,] there will be a much greater strength and force in an act of kindness which is done through the quality of judgment.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:36
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כמו גבורות גשמים, שבאים בצמצום כדי שיומשך בריבוי

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
An example of this is the *Gevurot G’shamim -* “The strength of the rains,”⁶ which come in a constricted fashion so that they should come forth with abundance.

footnotes:
⁶ Mishnah Ta’anit 1:1


###### The Gate of Unity 22:37
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וכמו צמצום אור השפע בכל מקום, כדי שיתקבל

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is similar to the *Tzimtzum-*constriction of any light of influence, so that it may be received [by the recipient].


###### The Gate of Unity 22:38
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וכן התחלקות ע''ב גשרים כו', וכן יסורים של אהבה, וכאב את בן ירצה, מייסרו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This [principle] also applies to the divisions of the “72 bridges”⁷) calls *HaShem*’s-יהו״ה name of 72 by the term “the 72 Bridges.” This refers to the name that arises from the three verses that begin with the words, “*VaYisa, VaYavo, VaYeit*” (Exodus 14:19-21). Each of these verses possess 72 letters, and they into 72 three letter combinations, made up of the letters of these three verses. This name is a name of Kindness, as indicated by the fact that the numerical value of 72 is Kindness-*Chessed-*חסד. However, it is expressed through the vehicle and vessels of *Gevurah-*Sternness, as indicated by the fact that the numerical value of 3 verses x 72 letters = 216, which is the numerical value of Judgment-Gevurah-גבורה-216. (Also see Ginat Egoz of Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, translated as HaShem Is One, Vol. 3, The Gate explaining that the Explicit Name (*Shem HaMeforash*) is ע״ב-72 and יר״ו-216.) and likewise to the “afflictions of love,” [as stated,⁸ “For *HaShem*-יהו״ה admonishes the one He loves,] and like a father, he desires His child.”

footnotes:
⁷ See Pardes Rimonim, Shaar 21 (Shaar Pratey HaShemot), Chapter 5. Rabbi Nechunia Ben HaKanah (Sefer HaBahir
⁸ Proverbs 3:12


###### The Gate of Unity 22:39
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שהחסד נעשה בלבוש דמדת הדין דווקא

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
That is, the kindness is specifically actualized through a garment of the quality of judgment.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:40
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והרי זה דווקא תוקף החסד יותר מעצם החסד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
It is specifically this [kind of expression of kindness] that [brings out] the [strength and] force of the kindness, even more than the [expression of] the essential kindness.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:41
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וכמו הקדים רפואה למכה, וכמו שכתוב כי הוא יך וירפאנו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is similar to [the statement],⁹ “He precedes the cure to the infliction,” and as stated,¹⁰ “For He has torn, and He will heal us; [He has smitten, and He will bind us up].”

footnotes:
⁹ Talmud Bavli, Megillah 13b
¹⁰ Hosea 6:1


###### The Gate of Unity 22:42
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ולכאורה למה צריך להכאה כלל? אך על ידי הרפואה יברא ויתחזק יותר

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Now, at first glance, why is the infliction necessary altogether? However, through the healing, one becomes healthier and stronger [than at first].


###### The Gate of Unity 22:43
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כי החולה הוא בחינת הדין הקשה, ויעובר על ידי מידת הדין שבחסד, שהוא הרפואה מדברים קשים כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is because sickness is the aspect of harsh judgment. It is remedied by means of the quality of Judgment within Kindness, that is, medicine, which is [made] of harsh substances.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:44
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וכהאי גוונא בכל מיתוק הדין, בשרשו דווקא, היינו בדין שבחסד דווקא

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This [principle] applies to the sweetening of every judgment. [It takes place] specifically in its [essential] source. That is, it is specifically [by means] of the Judgment in the Kindness (*Din SheBeChessed*).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:45
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להיותו תוקפו של חסד, לגבור על הדין ולהמתיקו כו' ודי למבין.

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is because it is the strength of the Kindness, [which is required] to overpower the Judgment and sweeten it. This will suffice for those of understanding.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:46
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ובכל זה יובן איכות אופני פרטי ההתכללות דחסד וגבורה, כמו גם גבורה שבחסד עם חסד שבגבורה

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Through all the above, the inter-inclusions of *Chessed* and *Gevurah*, and the particular ways of how [they inter-include] may be understood, in that even *Gevurah* of *Chessed* [may be inter-included] with *Chessed* of *Gevurah*.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:47
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דגם שהן ב' הפכים ביותר, שזה תוקף החסד וזה תוקף בגבורה

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
[This holds true] even though they may be two extreme opposites, [such as in a case] in which one is potent Kindness (*Chessed*) and one is potent Judgment (*Gevurah*).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:48
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ומכל שכן מצד התפשטות לבושים מחולפים, שזה פועל דין וזה פועל חסד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Moreover, they are certainly [opposites] in that they are expressed within exchanged [and opposing] garments, [in which] one actualizes a judgment and one actualizes a kindness.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:49
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אבל מכל מקום מצד שכל אחד פועל בשביל דבר היפוכו דוקא, שגבורה שבחסד פעולתו דין ופנימיותו חסד, וחסד שבגבורה פעולתו חסד ופנימיותו דין, על כן יוכלו לבוא כאחד דוקא, מפני שכל אחד מראה ב' הפכים על כל פנים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Nonetheless, since each one is specifically an actualization for something that is its opposite, that is, *Gevurah* of *Chessed* actualizes judgment but its inner [motivation] is kindness, and *Chessed* of *Gevurah* actualizes kindness but its inner [motivation] is judgment, therefore, specifically [because of this] they can come together as one, since each one [includes and], at the very least, indicates these two opposites.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:50
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וכמו גבריאל שהציל לאברהם, וכן צינן את הגחלים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This may be illustrated [by the fact that it was the angel] “Gavriel who [offered to] save Avraham,”¹¹ and similarly, [by the fact that it was Gavriel] who¹² (porch) and the Altar there were about twenty five men. Their backs were towards the temple of HaShem, and they faced east, and they bowed down eastward, to the sun.” The Talmud continues, “From the fact that it states that they faced east don’t we know that their backs were towards the temple of HaShem? Rather, what do we learn from the fact that their backs were turned towards the temple of HaShem? This teaches us that they were revealing themselves, and defecating (towards the *Shechinah*). The Holy One blessed be He said to (the angel) Michael, “Michael, your people have sinned.” Michael answered, “Master of the Universe, isn’t it enough that there are good people amongst them?” The Holy One blessed be He answered him, “I will burn them, including the good ones that are amongst them (because they did not rebuke the sinners).” Then (Ezekiel 10:2) “G-d spoke to the man who was clothed in linen (referring to Gavriel) and said, “Go in between the wheels (referring to the *Ophanim* angels), under the cherub (referring to the *Chayot HaKodesh* angels), and fill your hand with coals of fire from between the cherubim, and throw them upon the city.” And he went in, in my (Ezekiel’s) sight.” It then continues and says (Ezekiel 10:7) “And the cherub stretched forth his hand from between the cherubim to the fire that was between the cherubim, and he took thereof and gave it into the hands of him that was clothed with linen (Gavriel), who took it and went out.” Rav Channa Bar Bizna said in the name of Rabbi Shimon Chasidah, “Had the coals not cooled from the hands of the cherub to the hands of Gavriel, there would not remain even a remnant or a refugee from the enemies of Israel.” (Note: The term “The enemies of Israel” is a euphemism for Israel themselves. The Talmud did not wish to express a curse in regard to the Jewish people so it turned it around against their enemies.) We see from this story that the coals cooled in the hands of Gavriel, the angel of **fire**. Now, seemingly, they should have gotten hotter in his hands. However, because he possesses the quality of *Chessed* as well, he is actually capable of cooling the coals. “cooled the coals.”

footnotes:
¹¹ Talmud Bavli, Pesachim 118a – When he was thrown into the fiery furnace by Nimrod.
¹² Talmud Bavli, Yoma 77a – It states (Ezekiel 8:16), “He brought me to the inner court of the house of HaShem, and behold, at the door of the temple of HaShem, between the Ulam


###### The Gate of Unity 22:51
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הרי זה מבחינת גבורה שבחסד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This [comes] from the aspect of the *Gevurah* in the *Chessed*.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:52
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כמו זיעה טובה מוציא את חולי החום, וכרפואה למכה כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, a good [heavy] sweat eliminates the illness of [high] fever, like [the above-mentioned fact that harsh] medications heal afflictions.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:53
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והוא המכה במחנה סנחרב בבחינת חסד שבגבורה, כמו שכתוב ויצא מלאך יהו״ה כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
[Furthermore], it was he [Gavriel] who smote the camp of Sancheriv, in an aspect of *Chessed* which is in *Gevurah*, as stated,¹³ “The angel of the *HaShem*-יהו״ה went out [and smote in the camp of Ashur] etc.,” as known. This will suffice for those of understanding.

footnotes:
¹³ Kings II 19:35; Isaiah 37: 36; Talmud Bavli, Sanhedrin 95b


###### The Gate of Unity 22:54
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והיינו לאכללא שמאלא בימינא וימינא בשמאלא

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This then, is [the meaning of the teaching],¹⁴ “To include the left in the right and the right in the left.”

footnotes:
¹⁴ See Zohar beginning of Parshat Korach.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:55
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שהוא כמו אור החסד בכלי הגבורה, שפועל הכלי היפך האור שלו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is similar to light of *Chessed* in a vessel of *Gevurah*, wherein the vessel actualizes the opposite of its light.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:56
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שכלי הגבורה פועל דין, היפוך אור של חסד שבו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
That is, the vessel of *Gevurah* actualizes judgment, which is the opposite of the light of kindness within it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:57
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וכן להיפוך, כלי החסד פועל חסד, היפוך אור הגבורה שבו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
The reverse is also true. A vessel of *Chessed* may actualize kindness, which is the opposite of the light of *Gevurah* within it.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:58
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ואין זה היפך כלל, מאחר שהוא בבחינת אור וכלי, שהוא כענין חומר וצורה (כמו שיתבאר)

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, this is not at all a contradiction, since this [phenomenon] is the aspect of lights and vessels, which is related to the matter of “form” and “substance” (as will later be explained).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:59
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וכמו שכתוב במקום אחר בענין התכללות דשם מ''ב ושם ע''ב, שהן ב' פרשיות דקריאת שמע כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is in accordance to that which is explained elsewhere regarding the matter of the inter-inclusions of the name of seventy-two and the name of forty-two, which are the [first] two paragraphs of the *Shema* recital.¹⁵ recital has 42 words, beginning with the word “*V’Ahavta* – And you shall love” until the end of the paragraph. This paragraph corresponds to the name of 42 letters. It is explained in the writings of the *Arizal* that the name of 42 letters (of *Ana B’Koach*) is a name of Sternness-*Gevurah*. In contrast, the second paragraph of the *Shema* recital has 72 words, beginning with “*V’Hayah* – And it shall come to pass” until the word “*V’Samtem* – And you shall place them.” The name of 72 is a name of kindness (as is indicated by its numerical value, which is equal to the word *Chessed*, as mentioned previously). Now, the first paragraph speaks of love of *HaShem*-יהו״ה (*Chessed*), while the second paragraph speaks of the retribution which will ensue when one strays from *HaShem*-יהו״ה (*Gevurah*). So although the first paragraph represents *Gevurah*, it is expressed through vessels (i.e. letters) of *Chessed*. In contrast, the second paragraph represents *Chessed*, but is expressed through vessels of *Gevurah*. (Also see the *Kavanot* of the Arizal to the *Shema* recital*.*)

footnotes:
¹⁵ The first paragraph of the Shema


###### The Gate of Unity 22:60
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וכמו עקידת יצחק באברהם, איש החסד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Another example [of this principle] is [the fact that] the binding of Yitzchak was [done] by Avraham, the [epitomal] man of kindness.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:61
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וכתנופת הלוים, שנכללו בחסדים דכהנים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
[This is] likewise the case in regard to the “waving”¹⁶ of the Levites, who became included within the Kindnesses of the *Kohanim*-Priests.¹⁷ while the Priests (*Kohanim*) are rooted on the side of *Chessed*.

footnotes:
¹⁶ See Numbers 8:5 through 8:21
¹⁷ The Levites are rooted on the side of Gevurah,


###### The Gate of Unity 22:62
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כמו שכתוב וילוו עליך

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is as stated,¹⁸ “[Bring your brethren also of the tribe of Levi, the tribe of your father,] bring them near to you, [so that **they may join to you**, and minister to you].”

footnotes:
¹⁸ Numbers 18:3


###### The Gate of Unity 22:63
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ואיך ישרת את היפוכו? וכהאי גוונא רבים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Why is it possible for them to serve their opposites? There are many other such examples.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:64
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וכל זה אינו רק מצד בחינת ההתחלקות שבכל אחד

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Now, all of this is only possible because of the aspect of sub-divisions that exist in each [*sefirah*].


###### The Gate of Unity 22:65
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על כן מצא מין את מינו וניעור, גם בהיותם ב' הפכים ממש כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Therefore, “a kind finds its kind and become awakened,”¹⁹ even when the two are literally opposites.

footnotes:
¹⁹ Talmud Bavli, Eruvin 9a


###### The Gate of Unity 22:66
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וכמו ענין התחלקות מיכאל וגבריאל, שר של אש ומים

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is similar to the matter of the differences between Michael and Gavriel, the angels of fire and water.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:67
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ואין מכבין זה את זה, כמו שכתוב עושה השלום כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
[Nonetheless] they do not extinguish each other, as it states,²⁰ “He makes peace in His high places.”

footnotes:
²⁰ Job 25:2


###### The Gate of Unity 22:68
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לפי שיש בכל אחד מהיפוכו המנגדו דוקא

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is specifically because each one [latently] possesses something of his opposite.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:69
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אבל באורות הפשוטים בתכלית, כמו בחינת הנקודות הנקרא כתרים, אי אפשר להם להתכלל כלל

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
However, in [regard to] the completely simple [essential] lights, such as the aspect of *Nekudot* – Points, which are called *Ketarim* – Crowns, it is impossible for them to become inter-included whatsoever.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:70
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מפני שכל אחד נבדל לגמרי מזולתו, ולא ימצא בו כלל מבחינת המנגדו

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is because each one is completely different from the other, and nothing of its opposite can be found in it altogether.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:71
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כמו עצם בחינת הטוב שבעצמיות נפש איש הטוב, הנקרא עומק טוב, עם עצם הרע, הנקרא עומק רע כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
An example [of this] is the essential aspect of goodness which is in the essence of the soul of a good person, and is called “The depth of goodness.” [In no way can it compromise] with the essential evil, which is called “the depth of evil.”


###### The Gate of Unity 22:72
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אך בבעלי תשובה אנו רואים שנהפך גם עצם הרע לטוב, וכן זדונות עצמן נעשו כזכיות

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Only in true penitents – *Ba’alei T’shoova,* do we find that even the essence of evil has been transformed into goodness, so much so that,²¹ “their transgressions themselves become counted as merits.”

footnotes:
²¹ Talmud Bavli, Yoma 86b


###### The Gate of Unity 22:73
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הרי הוא מצד מסירת נפש בעצמות אור אין סוף, שלמעלה גם מהתחלקות עצם החסד וגבורה

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is because they give themselves over with [complete] self-sacrifice to the Essential Self of the light of the Unlimited One, *HaShem*-יהו״ה, blessed is He, who is even beyond the essential differences between *Chessed* (Kindness) and *Gevurah* (Judgment).


###### The Gate of Unity 22:74
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ולכך יכולים במסירת נפש דווקא, להתפלל ולומר יהי רצון, בעצם, מלפניך כו'

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Therefore, it is specifically through giving ourselves over to *HaShem-*יהו״ה, blessed is He, with complete self-sacrifice, that we are capable of praying and saying, “May it be desirable before You,” meaning, in the Essential Self of *HaShem*-יהו״ה, blessed is He etc.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:75
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וכן ויעבור יהו״ה על פניו כו' אל רחום, להפוך גם הדין בעצם לחסד כו', וכמו שיתבאר בענין י''ג תקוני דיקנא כו' ודי למבין

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
Similarly, [regarding the thirteen qualities of mercy, it states],²² “And *HaShem-*יהו״ה passed before him and proclaimed, *HaShem*-יהו״ה, *HaShem*-יהו״ה, Benevolent and Gracious God etc.,” [thus] transforming even **essential** judgment into kindness, as will be explained concerning the matter of the “Thirteen Fixtures of the Beard.”²³ This will suffice for those of understanding.

footnotes:
²² Exodus 34:6
²³ Yod-Gimel Tikkunei Dikna


###### The Gate of Unity 22:76
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(והיינו על ידי בחינת הקו וחוט, שיש בו מכח עצמות אור אין סוף ממש

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
(This [sub-division and inter-inclusion] comes about by means of the aspect of the *Kav V’Chut* – Line and Thread, which possesses [something] of the power of the Essential Self of the light of the Unlimited One, *HaShem*-יהו״ה Himself, literally.


###### The Gate of Unity 22:77
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כמו שכתוב זכרונם לברכה אליו ולא למדותיו, גם לא למדותיו העצמיים כו' וכמו שיתבאר בעזרת השם ודי למבין):

**Translated by Rabbi Amiram Markel, 2023:**
This is in accordance to the statement of our Sages,²⁴), Chapter 2, citing Sifrei. “[One must pray] to Him [alone], and not to His qualities,” not even to His essential qualities. All this will be further explained, with the help of *HaShem*-יהו״ה, blessed is He. This will suffice for those of understanding.)

footnotes:
²⁴ Pardes Rimonim, Shaar 32 (Shaar HaKavanah