There is a tale of an old blind man who was sitting in the shadow of the temple when a passerby asked him, “Forgive me for my question, but how did you become blind?” “I have been blind since birth,”…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
Traffic Lights, Traffic Police and the Higher Power Inbox
Before the invention of traffic lights that regulate the movement of vehicles, there were traffic police directing traffic at the intersections. Many people were angry and full of complaints at the police. Sometimes people asked them for favors…
Shining Light on Shadows: Embrace a New Understanding of Jewish Identity in My Latest Book, “Jewish Self-Hatred: The Enemy Within”
Jewish Self-Hatred: The Enemy Within explores a rarely discussed yet widely felt phenomenon: self-hatred among Jews. From the depths of our history to the present day, this book delves into the complex reasons behind this pervasive phenomenon and its impact on…
Can everyone heal others?
There is a phenomenon that when we are close to someone we care about, our breathing and heartbeat can synchronize. For instance, when someone we care about is feeling unwell, we can hold their hand and it will alleviate their…
The Allegory of the Eagle, the Rabbit and the Fox
An eagle was sitting on a tree, resting and doing nothing. A little rabbit saw the eagle and asked: “Can I sit like you and do nothing?” “Of course, why not?” answered the eagle. The rabbit sat under a tree…
How can we make every moment of our lives valuable?
There is a story by Alan Mayer called “Bad Luck.” I awoke to searing pain all over my body. I opened my eyes and saw a nurse standing by my bed. “Mr. Fujima,” she said. “You were lucky to have…
What should I do if I stop being sensitive to the suffering of others?
Bestow to people and you will find meaning in doing so. What does it mean, “to bestow to people”? It means helping, supporting and encouraging them, and checking what they need. By doing so, we justify our existence and come…
What does ‘to love’ actually mean?
There is a saying about love: liking a flower means picking it, while loving a flower means watering it daily. But what does it truly mean to love, to nourish a flower, so to speak? It means understanding the needs…
What are the benefits of existential questions?
A group of disciples once asked their sage: “What happens after death?” The sage responded with silence. The disciples persisted, “Is there life after death or not?” The sage finally replied, “Is there life before death? That is the question.”…
Is it possible to find happiness even during difficult situations?
Imagine three people working together, lifting heavy rocks. One is tired and says, “It’s hard work.” The second one says, “I’m doing it for money.” The third one proudly says, “I’m building a temple.” Building a temple seems easier because…
Baal HaSulam’s Legacy: Demystifying Kabbalah for the 20th Century and Beyond
The essence of Baal HaSulam’s method is truth. All that exists is the person’s own force of reception, the Creator’s force of bestowal, and the connection between them. The more we can use our force with the Creator’s force, which…
World Kabbalah Convention, January 2024
We have just finished our World Kabbalah Convention with Kabbalah students attending from all around the world. Everything we did—the study, the meals, the social discussions and the songs—was aimed at a heart-to-heart connection to reach a whole prayer. It…