The Golem
most famous of all golem legends. The golem of Prague is the focus of many golem books. Frankenstein is one of the other celebrity golem incarnations. Many cultures have tales how sages or magicians could make an object "come to life." The Jewish golem stories give the most detailed instructions on how to make a spirit breathe inside of an object. The obscure writings in the "Sefer Yetzirah" are said to provide the instructions on how to create a universe- and a golem.
"Golem" is the Hebrew word for an unformed mass or body. When you "roll" (GL) the body into a form, and utter phrases over its body, you can bring it to life. The method is usually the same- form a body for the golem; create a mantra to utter over it; transfer your soul or some named soul into the golem through your breath, and often, put a parchment with some sacred writings inside its mouth or write on its forehead. The golem is suppose to move on its own- an independent automaton. There are many variations on how this way actually done. But all agree- it can be done. In Jewish mysticism, the Sefer Yetzirah -Yetsirah- (Book of Creation or Book of Formation) holds the key to the actual instructions to form the mantra or spell that induces the transfer. The Book of Creation was originally written in Hebrew, then translated into Latin, Yiddish and English. The English versions are often based on Latin translations which were not very clear in understanding Jewish mysticism. The Kabbalah and Jewish mysticism is intertwined in the creation of a golem. Reciting the combination of the Hebrew letters with each other, then the letters with the vowels produces a substantial change in consciousness- the golem emerges. On this web site, the keys can be found to make this miracle of life happen, according to the great Jewish rabbis who left clues for future generations to rediscover. Those keys begins with some of the recommended books and studies found on these pages. The golem is real. It has been documented in science that the inanimate can animate under the right conditions. Electricity brings our world to life by self-powering almost everything we use- TVs, ACs, computers, refrigerators and even lights. Portable batteries carry small amounts of energy without the need for cables or wires. We accept this transfer of energy as commonplace and expect it to assist in our lifestyle. Robots are golems. Their life force is induced by electricity to conduct specifically programmed activities- build cars, bottle and package foods and other items. In the next few years, you will be able to buy portable robots that will vacuum your carpet by itself. Those robots will be available for sale through here soon! Create a golem. If you know of anyone who has created a golem, email this site and share your story. A tremendous amount of More will be added as time permits. Book mark this page or any of the following as all link together: 2005 Robert Zucker |
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(above) Insturctions on how to create a golem from Rabbi Eleazar of Wormes.
