Once, there were no Israelis. Then, about 3,800 years ago, a great eruption of egoism—the desire to enjoy at others’ expense—took place. This is described in the story of the Tower of Babel. A persistent Babylonian thinker named Abraham discovered…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Does the Story of Abraham Teach Us about Ourselves?
Mesopotamia, the cradle of modern civilization, also known as “the land between two rivers,” was a vast and fertile region situated between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers, in present-day Iraq. Mesopotamia was the birthplace of many inventions that enabled human…
Why Do Friendships Formed in the Military Often Feel Deeper and More Lasting Than Relationships Formed in Civilian Life?
Why do army friends hold such a special place in our hearts? What changes in our mindset when we are called up for reserve duty in the middle of our everyday routines? Also, what principle from military life should we…
A New Vision for Israel
A business without a vision will eventually go bankrupt. But what about a country? How long can we continue without a clear sense of identity and purpose? What vision could transform us into a people who illuminate all of humanity?…
What Is the Future of Israel and Its People?
These are not easy times for Israel. An ancient people and a relatively young state, who still searches for its identity. For decades, we have tried to be like every other nation, yet something has not worked. Something has remained…
What Is the Current Public Perception of Israel, and How Can It Be Improved?
In the end, we will all become one collective, “as one man with one heart,” connected in heart and soul, mutually responsible for one another in the fullest sense. This is written in ancient sources, and it has sustained us…
Who Will Unite the Middle East and Why?
The Middle East is like a powder keg, filled with conflicts between nations and within countries, alongside natural resources and ancient cultures. What needs to happen for the region to become a paradise on earth? To be realistic, we must…
What Is the Significance of Shavuot?
Shavuot represents one of the most profound moments in spiritual development: the receiving of the method for revealing the Creator within human connection. In Kabbalah, this method is called the Torah, not in the sense of a historical or religious…
How Can Israel Change Its International Image Through Coordinated, Long-Term Public Diplomacy?
For many years, Israel has invested efforts into public diplomacy, yet its image remains poor, to say the least. Around the world, young people grow up with the perception that Israel is a bad country. In a few years, they…
Where Does the Emptiness of Modern Life Come From?
When we speak about the problems facing humanity today, whether they appear on more psychological levels such as emptiness, depression, or loneliness, or in terms of the breakdown of the family, economic instability, and social breakdown, we are actually facing…
How Much Are You Concerned about Jewish Assimilation?
When we speak about assimilation and intermarriage, we are touching on a very sensitive and, for many, painful issue. Statistics show that more than half of Jews who marry today choose partners outside the Jewish framework. This trend is not…
What Is the Meaning of Tikkun Olam?
When we speak about Tikkun Olam, the correction of the world, people usually imagine acts of charity, social initiatives, or political systems aimed at improving society. However, from the perspective of the wisdom of Kabbalah, such understanding is far from touching…