What lifted humanity out of the animal world was the development of the ego. Kabbalah defines the ego as a desire to enjoy for self-benefit alone at the expense of others. With an egoistic desire that steadily grew stronger, we…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Exactly Is the Book of Zohar All About?
Indeed, The Book of Zohar is very special. It is the book of books of the wisdom of Kabbalah. A book that speaks entirely about the correction of the human being, about a corrected society whose network of connections is called “the…
Israel’s Role and Mission in Light of Present Challenges
Originally, the people of Israel gave the world the foundations of education and culture, an approach toward people, society, and nature. Abraham taught us that nature is one force, an integral system the parts of which operate in mutuality and…
Why Is the Book of Psalms So Revered?
The Book of Psalms are deeply powerful. They enter the heart effortlessly. What gives them such power? What has made them beloved throughout the world? Also, why is King David constantly engaged in struggle? David was the king of Israel,…
Why Do Meals Prepared By Loved Ones Feel More Memorable Than the Food Itself?
A meal made lovingly by a mother or grandmother carries far more than taste. Within it are care, warmth, attention, and a sense of belonging. Then, what nourishes us is not the food itself, but the feeling behind it. According…
Are People Less Happy Than Before?
Another stage is approaching in human evolution, a time when the kind of love we know in our world will disappear. Reciprocity will fade, attraction will weaken, and people will no longer find fulfillment in the relationships and pleasures that…
Is Spirituality the Last Hope for Saving Humanity?
The principle of “Love your neighbor as yourself” is not simply a beautiful idea or moral instruction. It is the only gate through which humanity can enter its corrected state, i.e., a state where we enjoy a harmonious, peaceful, eternal,…
What Is the Significance of the Shabbat?
– Kabbalist Baruch Ashlag (RABASH), “Concerning the Hanukkah Candle.” This is why the sages taught that one who did not toil on the eve of Shabbat, what will he eat on Shabbat? The effort required is the effort to leave…
What Is the Significance Behind Lighting Shabbat Candles and Saying Kiddush?
The lighting of Shabbat candles symbolizes our desire that our family and the people of Israel attain wholeness, and that we all feel like one family. The light of the candles hints at perfection and the great abundance that will…
What Are the Significant Challenges of Israel?
Israel is a unique country, a microcosm. A gathering of exiles that, to this day, has not found its way. These are not easy times internally, and hostile winds are also blowing from outside. One small question keeps nagging at…
How Does the Weekly Torah Portion Provide Context to Our Lives Today?
The weekly Torah portion points to the corrections we must undergo in our relationships with one another. Every portion reveals different challenges and provides guidance on how to deal with them. These instructions direct us to attain love for all…
Love Is the Goal of Human Development
Our entire life, history and evolution is to transition from unfounded hatred, which is our inborn egoistic nature, i.e., a quality of wishing to enjoy ourselves at the expense of others, and to achieve the love of others. In order…