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The 22 Hebrew letters that form the Alef-Bet are the instruments of creation, as it is taught in the Kabbalistic text, the Zohar, “G-d looked into His Torah and began to create the world,” using the letters of His Torah as the blueprint of creation. The Alef-Bet is also known as Lashon HaKodesh (The Holy Tongue or Language). The Hebrew language is unlike any other in that every aspect of the letter holds a particular importance. The letters are also called paths of Wisdom because through these letters, every person can develop his or her own way of understanding. This can be better understood through the teaching of the 32 Paths of Wisdom. For an explanation on this and similar concepts you can refer to our Book of Creation page. One develops their own path through an understanding based on meditation of the letters. Within Jewish and Kabbalistic Meditation History, there is continuously proposed the tremendous significance in contemplation of the Hebrew letters. There are many ways of meditating on the letters, for a more detailed instruction in meditation, please see our How to Do Meditation section. Generally, one begins by meditating on a simple detail, such as the shape or pronunciation of a letter. The letter chosen is one that relates essentially to the person, such as the first letter of his or her name (since the first letter is the primary power of each name) or a letter that relates to a key attribute of the person, such as ג (gimel) which indicates a charitable nature.
The explanations given below for the letters are adaptations from Sefer Yetzira (Book of Creation) and Shemot Bnei Adam (People’s Names) as well as personal insights into the letters by the artist and friends.