On Yom Kippur, it is worthwhile to ask for the strength to change ourselves. There is a single force in nature, an upper force that created us and governs everything. Our spiritual work is to connect with this force and use…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
Covering Hate with Love: The Path to True Jewish Unity
We are a nation that succeeded in overcoming the deepest rifts by uniting above them and not by suppressing all opposing views under one dominant opinion. Moreover, we have succeeded in harnessing our differences for the common good in a…
How Can Israel Be United Effectively?
When we look at the state of the world, on the one hand, and the state of the Jewish people, who may seem more divided than ever, on the other hand, the natural question that arises is where do we…
A Year After October 7: How the People of Israel Can Save the World Through Unity
It has been a year since the tragic events of October 7, 2023, and I find myself reflecting deeply on what this moment in history means for the people of Israel, for the world, and for the path we need…
The Next Step in Human Evolution: A Cure for the Ego
We are standing on the verge of a significant historical change, an ascent to the next level of our development as human beings. On the way, we will need a cure for the ego, which distances us from each other…
What Does “Wishing You a Happy New Year” Mean?
From a Kabbalistic perspective, the new year, which we call “Rosh Hashanah,” represents a renewal in our inner spiritual journey of correcting our egoistic desire so that it would become altruistic. We thus renew our desire out of its brokenness,…
Who Celebrates Rosh Hashanah?
Rosh Hashanah is for those who accept upon themselves the system of correcting our qualities from egoistic to altruistic. In other words, such people then become included in the chronology called “Hebrew” from the word for “crossing” (“Ivri”) the barrier…
What Should Israel Do Next?
We, the people of Israel, are now in the midst of a special moment that demands our unity. Our will to strengthen our bonds acts as a force against our enemies who are trying to eliminate us, and with the…
Why Is It Said, “May We Be the Head and Not the Tail” on Rosh Hashanah?
“May we be the head and not the tail” means that we will not follow our wicked thoughts and desires, which are all egoistic, i.e., self-aimed at the expense of others. Instead, we will first decide what we do on…
Nasrallah’s Elimination: A Moment of Triumph, But Unity Is Israel’s True
The elimination of Hassan Nasrallah is indeed a great and positive feat that we need to be happy and grateful for. A lot of harm came to the world and to the people of Israel through this leader, and much…
Do You Think Jews Are the Chosen People?
Being a Jew and being “chosen” is not a title of nobility, but rather are definitions of a role of service to others. The Jewish nation was not created for its own sake, but in order to serve as an…
Are There Still Many Jews Who Are Hiding Their True Identity?
If we are asked what is the greatest danger to the Jewish people, we may get several answers from antisemitism to assimilation. However, one that cannot be overlooked is the loss of Jewish identity. Many Jews do not understand the…