Today the world is again approaching a state very similar to ancient Babylon, and that is why antisemitism is now rising from all directions at once. It is no local phenomenon and no mere political or social trend. It is…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Is the Most Important Thing about Passover?
Passover is not about what happened once in history. It is about what is happening inside you right now. Therefore, the most important thing about Passover is “What has changed in me this Passover?” Within each of us there is…
What Does Passover Mean to You?
We have no more important or greater inner state than Passover. It marks an inner revolution that takes place within a person, where we receive the force of bestowal and connection, which we do not possess from the outset. We…
When You Are Asked a Question, What Does It Evoke in You?
When someone asks me a question, it evokes a very strong inner reaction in me. Sometimes I suddenly feel as if I begin to boil inside. At other times it pushes me toward a scientific explanation, a psychological one, or…
Why Is Abraham Important as a Biblical and Historical Figure?
Abraham changed the course of world history. He was the first person to call on the Babylonians to confront the growing egoism that had suddenly erupted in Ancient Babylon. Until that time, Babylonian society had developed peacefully. Located between the…
What Is the Significance of Gog and Magog in the Bible? Are They Meant to Represent Nations, or Are They Symbolic Figures?
Reality does not have to complete its development through some catastrophic explosion. The process described in the sources as the War of Gog and Magog does not necessarily have to unfold as a global disaster. It can take place within…
Are There People Who Will Never Find Purpose in Life?
When I was young, I often asked myself, “What comes next?” First you go to school, then to college, then work, family, and so on. But since I could not find a real answer to that question, I felt no…
Has There Been a Rise in Antisemitism Recently? If So, Why?
There is no question that there has been a significant rise in antisemitism recently. Today the world is passing through a very special stage in its social and political development, and naturally many painful questions arise, about the relation we…
Is Egoism Essential to Human Nature?
Egoism, which is the desire to enjoy at the expense of others and nature, is human nature. However, it is possible to transform this inclination and acquire a second nature of love and bestowal. On one hand, it is impossible…
Is Our Experience of Time a Subjective Perception?
Time is not what we usually think it is. It is not the movement of the sun, the moon, or the Earth, and it is not the ticking of a clock. Those are merely external signs that we use to…
How Do People’s Perceptions of a Crisis Change Over Time?
To date, humanity has been occupied mainly with trying to avoid the next blow from nature. We build defenses, develop technologies, and search for ways to protect ourselves from disasters. Yet one way or another the blow arrives. Nature always…
Are Bad People More Successful in Getting What They Want Than Good People
People often think that if someone is good, righteous, or pure, then life should reward them with comfort and peace, while those who behave badly should receive suffering. However, our egoistic world does not function according to such simple justice.…