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Tree of life" (Hebrew: etz chaim) has several meanings in Jewish contexts: it refers to the literal Tree of Life from the Garden of Eden, a metaphor for the Torah in Proverbs, a common name for Jewish institutions, and a major work of Kabbalah (Jewish mysticism) attributed to Rabbi Isaac Luria and compiled by his student Chaim Vital. In Kabbalah, the Tree of Life also describes a symbolic diagram of divine attributes.
Biblical and Metaphorical Meaning
Genesis:
The literal Tree of Life was located in the center of the Garden of Eden, providing life.
Proverbs:
In the Book of Proverbs, "etz chaim" is a metaphor for the Torah, representing a source of life and guidance.
In Jewish Life and Learning
Institutions:
The phrase "Etz Chaim" is a popular name for Jewish schools and synagogues.
The Torah as the Tree of Life:
This concept is a metaphor for the wisdom, instruction, and sustenance found in the Torah, which provides a pathway to a joyful and abundant life.
In Kabbalah
Etz Chaim (Book):
A significant mystical text summarizing the teachings of Rabbi Isaac Luria, compiled by his disciple Chaim Vital. This work describes the divine order, creation, and revelation of reality.
Kabbalistic Symbol:
The Tree of Life is also a diagram within Kabbalah that depicts the ten sefirot (divine emanations) and the paths connecting them, symbolizing the process of creation and the connection between the divine and the human realms.

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