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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.”…
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…
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…
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…
Today, there is talk that the risk of using nuclear weapons worldwide is currently at its peak since the Cold War. The nuclear-armed nations are relentlessly increasing and modernizing their weapons, showing no inclination toward negotiations, peace talks or reducing…
I disagree that we should pause AI development. We will achieve nothing by doing so, and in general, progress will continue. On a deeper level, we receive the opportunity to create AI technology so that we start working on ourselves.…