Genesis 1:29

He provides for us, thereby establishing a special relationship between humans and nature. The expression "עֵשֶ ב זֹרֵ עַ זֶרַ ע " (Esév zore'a zera), "a plant that yields seed," in which "עֵשֶ ב " (Esév, plant or herb) has a gematric value of 162, conveys the message of constant growth and renewal, since every seed is a symbol of potential and continuity. This indicates that the Creator's provision is not only for the present moment, but for eternity.

The expression "פְּ רִׁ י־עֵץ" (Peri-etz) reminds us, therefore, that the tree (עֵץ, Eetz), as a symbol of life and knowledge, is part of a process of maturation and growth. Therefore, eating the fruit suggests the idea of nourishing oneself not only physically but also spiritually from the seeds found there, as in the case of the Tree of Life, its divine essence, or the one we nourish most: the tree of knowledge, good, and evil. The number 29 (כ"ט ) is related, in its meaning, to the word "אהב " (Ahab), "to love," which means that the Creator's provision for humanity is imbued with that divine love, manifested in the abundance and care He has for His creatures. This love calls us to generosity, gratitude, and trust, since He not only created us but also provided us with everything necessary for our sustenance and growth.

Our provision is, then, an act of divine love that invites us to be aware of the abundance that surrounds us and to live in gratitude. The mention of plants and trees that bear seed is a reminder of our nature and how He, at every moment, renews what is a symbol of the perpetuity of life.

Continuing to appropriate and misuse the resources He has given us only denotes that we are not aligning ourselves with His wisdom, and by not articulating ourselves to it, anti-values such as disrespect become ours. "Fruits." It is a priority to nourish ourselves spiritually with the knowledge and wisdom that bring us closer to the divine, nourishing ourselves to nourish not only our being, but also our soul.

This is why we must understand that what we eat affects not only our body and mind, but above all our soul, as these contain divine sparks that can be elevated through intention, awareness, and the appropriate blessings.

All food has spiritual energy: Its origin, growth process, preparation, and consumption affect the energy it transmits. The purpose of eating is to elevate divine sparks (nitzotzot): Food contains spiritual energy that was "fallen" after the breaking of the vessels (Shevirat haKelim), and by eating with awareness and blessing, one helps to repair the world (Tikun Olam).

Intention is key: Eating with gratitude, moderation, and blessings before and after helps to "elevate" that energy. Perhaps this is why we talk about kosher foods that are spiritually aligned with the soul, allowing a clean connection with the divine.

אכל (eat) has the value 51. נהר (river) is also 255, which connects with the flow of energy, what "flows" like the food that nourishes us. לחם (bread) = 78 → 7 + 8 = 15, which is י -ה (one of the names of God). Bread represents the basic, but also the divine if elevated with consciousness.

Through gematria, Kabbalistic sages identified which foods contained more "spiritual light" and which combinations could be harmful or chaotic.

Understanding what kosher food is, above all, about reviewing those nutrients that spiritually nourish us and elevate our being thanks to those divine sparks. This also encourages us to avoid excess and gluttony, since overeating "hardens" the heart and alienates spiritual sensitivity, in addition to the already known physical problems.

It's about avoiding foods that are highly cruel or painful: Because they absorb negative energy, and also those foods that make us feel more alert, when we should seek to be grateful and at peace. This is why we speak of foods aligned with our soul.

The act of blessing and giving thanks is vital and spiritual, since each blessing has its own gematria and energy. Therefore, when eating fresh fruit and consciously making the "Bore Peri Ha'etz" blessing, one should think of the tree's life-giving energy and thank it. This, for Kabbalah, transforms the act into a mitzvah and elevates the sparks hidden within the fruit.