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The Principles of Kabbalah

G-d concealed His Infinite Light to create space for a finite world, revealing Divine purpose through Torah and mitzvot.
The Sefirot are the infrastructure of all the worlds and are reflected with the microcosm of man.
After Tzimtzum, creation unfolds in four worlds, each revealing stages of Divine Light until reaching Assiyah, the realm of free choice.
The concept of Mazalot (constellations) is essentially a physical concept. It is a channel through which spiritual forces flow down to the world.
Sitra achra and kelipot are shells that hide G-d’s presence. Kabbalah reveals that their purpose is to be refined by man through Torah and mitzvot.