About this episode
How did the Erev Rav become so powerful in recent times? Was there a conspiracy in the 18th century by a small group of heretics to destroy Judaism? And how has it manifest itself in the world today? Plus: exploring Samson as a model for current events, pinpointing the exact number of Erev Rav souls, and what exactly happened in the aftermath of the Golden Calf incident? For more on the significance of the year 1648 and the aftermath of Shabbateanism, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/the-zoh... For the essay on Rabbi Chaim Vital’s take on the Erev Rav in Sefer Etz HaDa’at Tov, see here: https://www.kotzkblog.com/2020/11/301... For a deeper understanding of Chabad and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, see here: https://www.mayimachronim.com/underst... For the series of videos on 'Understanding Edom': • Understanding Edom