Which mechanic will we take our car to? The one that cheats the least. Which plumber will we call? The one who does not invent additional blockages. We have no problem paying for a good service or product; the frustration…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Is One Surprising Way Human Desires Manifest in Consumer Behavior That Most People Overlook?
The fundamental force that drives all of nature is the desire to enjoy. What distinguishes the inanimate, vegetative, animate, and human levels is the size and type of the desire to enjoy and to exist in well-being. The human desire…
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…
As Society Becomes More Globally Interconnected, Will Opportunity or Competition Increase?
Suppose that one day we realize that nature sees all of us as one, and we begin to treat one another as different parts of the same body. How would this affect the business environment, organizational strategy, product and service…
Why Does Yom HaZikaron Come Right Before Yom HaAtzmaut?
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…
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…