Why does Yom HaZikaron (Remembrance Day for the fallen soldiers of the wars of Israel and victims of actions of terrorism) come right before Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day)? The point is that in spiritual work, the upper roots from…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Is the Spiritual War That Is Now Happening?
From the very beginning of creation to its final state, all of reality—except for the single upper force of nature, the Creator—is built on the struggle of opposites. This means that even in spirituality there is what we can call…
Do Social Media Platforms Give People a False Sense of Connection?
Social media and online networks did not emerge by chance. They are a direct result of the development of human desire. As our will to receive pleasure continues to grow, it pushes us to connect more and more with others.…
Is Social Media Really an Innovation?
When we look at the rapid rise of social media and online networks, it may seem like a purely technological phenomenon. However, its roots lie much deeper, in human nature itself. Social networks are a natural outcome of the evolution…
Is the Soul Collective or Individual?
When we speak about the soul, we must first clear away a fundamental misconception: the soul is not something personal that exists inside an individual from birth. The soul is rather a collective phenomenon, a mutual desire that exists between…
What’s Wrong With the Principle of Sodom: “What Is Mine Is Mine, What Is Yours Is Yours”?
At first glance, the principle of Sodom, which is “what is mine is mine, and what is yours is yours,” seems completely logical. In fact, it is absolute logic, and many people agree with it instinctively. If everything comes from…
Can You Do a Good Deed Without Feeling Selfish?
We might think that helping someone, for instance, a small act like assisting an elderly woman, is a good deed. However, if we look deeper, we need to ask ourselves, who are we really doing this action for? If we…
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Rethinking Tragedy Through the Law of Human Connection
One of the pressing questions I am often asked in response to great tragedies is this: If the Creator—a loving, caring, and bestowing force—governs everything, how can so many harsh and cruel events take place? The answer lies in understanding…
An Invitation to the 2026 EU Annual KabU Retreat
Hello to all of you who find interest in the wisdom of Kabbalah and wish to know what this wisdom is really about, and what it guides a person to achieve. I highly recommend not to miss the upcoming opportunity…
What Makes Us Change and What Are the Things We Cannot Change about Ourselves?
We need to reach a very sharp and bitter realization that it is impossible to give up self-gratification, to love one’s neighbor, and to truly bestow to another. Human nature, which is an egoistic desire to enjoy for self-benefit at…
How Can We Love Others?
Imagine that you relate to others as a loving parent relates to their children, whether strict or kind does not matter, but always with love. This is the attitude we must acquire toward all people. However, when someone reads this…
Why Is It Forbidden to Smoke on Shabbat?
It is considered work, which means working with the desire to receive, and Shabbat is a state where the soul rises above the Parsa to Atzilut, where it is forbidden to work with the desire to receive. If you work with the desire…