The story of Job, the biblical figure who suffered one blow after another, raises profound questions. Why do hardships befall us? Is it all random? What responses are most beneficial? The Book of Job raises the topic of good and…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
Was Sodom and Gomorrah an Example for Today?
What was the principal sin of Sodom and Gomorrah? How is it connected to the state of society today? What must change if we are to avoid bringing destruction upon ourselves? It is said that the motto of Sodom was:…
What Do Noah and the Ark Represent?
The biblical account states that the Flood came because “the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all day long.” It also says that “all flesh had…
What Secrets Are Hiding in Jerusalem?
To understand the secret of Jerusalem, we must journey back to ancient Babylon. There begins the story of the people of Israel, the foundation of the nation. It was Abraham the Babylonian, a persistent seeker, who discovered that nature is…
What Are the Jewish Views on Justice and Morality?
At the very beginning, Abraham’s worldview was that all of nature is whole, circular, and unified. A single general force operates throughout it, called “nature” or “God.” Human beings exist within the system of nature, and it is worthwhile for…
What Is Moses’ Style of Leadership?
From its very foundation, the Israeli nation emerged in a uniquely special way. A collection of people from various nations gathered around an idea, as Maimonides describes in The Book of Knowledge. They learned from Abraham how to connect with one…
Have You Ever Felt That You Are at a Dead End in Life?
As we advance through life, it often seems that we move from one dead end to another. Yet these apparent dead ends are not obstacles meant to stop us. They are stages of development. Each step creates within us new…
What Does the Story of the Tower of Babel in the Bible Teach Us?
In the story of the Tower of Babel, people wanted to reach the heavens. Indeed, this story still accompanies us today. Hidden in the story are key principles that can save humanity from tearing itself apart. Let us jump back…
How Is the Book of Zohar Used in Kabbalah?
The Book of Zohar with the Sulam (“Ladder”) commentary and also The Study of the Ten Sefirot (TES) are two truly monumental sources of spiritual power. These are not merely books in the ordinary sense. They are foundational works that present the structure of the…
What Is the Biblical Prophecy of Gog and Magog? Why Is It Important Today?
An international coalition against us, a terrible war, and ultimately the intervention of a higher force. Does the prophecy of Gog and Magog describe a nuclear war? Can catastrophe be prevented? And what about the prophecies of peace—will they ever…
How Do Prophets Become Prophets?
The wisdom of the prophets stems from their knowledge of the network of connections that links all parts of nature. Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (the Ramchal), a great Kabbalist of the 18th century, describes in his book The Way of God how…
What Is the Meaning Behind “Shema Yisrael”?
There is one upper force called “Nature.” In Hebrew Gematria, “HaTeva” (Nature) and “Elohim” (God) both equal 86. From this force comes one all-encompassing law that embraces all of reality and advances it toward a single purpose, adhesion with the…