It is commonly accepted that money is not a goal, but a means, i.e., a possibility to obtain all kinds of things we want, and to enjoy ourselves and fulfill our aspirations through the money we gain. The problems begin…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Does It Mean to Write on Our Heart in a Spiritual Context?
The heart means our desires. Everything we experience in our desires is considered that which passes through our heart, or in other words, that which is written on the heart. For us to write on our heart by ourselves, we…
Is It Necessary to Make Mistakes?
One of my students asked me about this in relation to a statement Elon Musk once made: “I want to be part of what changes the world. Making mistakes is not scary. The main thing is to make new mistakes…
Should Schools Start to Teach Students the Way to Be Happy in the Future?
Indeed, they should. Today, schools do not teach children how to be happy. Instead, they demonstrate that dullness, obedience, and the suppression of happiness are normal conditions. But the real slogan of education should be: “We must teach children to…
What Is the Meaning of Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah (the “beginning” or “head” of “the year”) is the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the 1st of Tishrei (September-October) each year. As with all Jewish holidays, understanding its complete meaning requires understanding the law of root and branch by…
Are Jews Talked about More Frequently Than Other People in the World?
Although the Jewish people make up only 0.2% of all humanity, the profound impact of Jews on the world and the overwhelming attention we generate are undeniable. Jewish relevance then is not found in our numbers but in the quality…
What Does It Mean When You’ve Lost Interest in Life?
It is a natural phenomenon that is happening more and more today. Many people live ordinary lives, work, and they might be passionate about their job and career, or about other aspects of their lives, and then they suddenly become…
Why Do You Think Acts of Kindness from Strangers, Like Paying for Groceries, Feel So Surprising and Impactful?
One of my students told me a story about a soldier’s mother who could not pay her electricity bills. The mother was disabled, lived on a small pension, and could not cover the cost until her pension money arrived. On…
Is the Person’s “Self” Made from the Substance of Shame?
No. Our “self” comes from the desire to receive. We can feel shame if we fulfill it only for ourselves alone, since in that action we are opposite to the upper force of love, bestowal, and connection that created and…
What Is the Difference Between Corporeal Shame and Spiritual Shame?
Both types of shame correspond to the desire to receive that surfaces within us. Spiritual shame is when we begin to feel the opposition in our desire, i.e., the opposition to the spiritual desire. We build spiritual shame in the…
Did Isaac Newton Believe in a Creator?
When Isaac Newton died in 1727, his relatives inherited his vast collection of manuscripts and expected they would be highly valuable. Buyers and scholars from Cambridge, the British Museum, and various church representatives examined them. However, many were surprised or…
Is Happiness Attained by Limiting Desires?
Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, a philosopher and diplomat, once wrote that there are two ways to be happy: either diminish our wants or augment our means, and the wise person will do both…