Dr. Michael Laitman To Change the World – Change Man

Jewish Unity and Antisemitism, Part IV

PETACH TIKVAH, Israel —  In the previous article, we described Israel’s formation into a nation and how they were given the task to be “a light unto nations” by becoming a model of unity above differences. This article is the

What do you think about challenges on YouTube?

Challenges on YouTube and on social media platforms in general represent our primal animal nature and how we learn from others. It is natural for us to imitate others since we are social animals. In the end, imitating one another

When the Ego Rots

For as long as we can remember, the ego has been our ally. It has earned us great achievements: We came out of the caves, developed agriculture and learned to produce our own food, became lords of the earth and

The Case for Paradoxical Thinking

  Paradoxical thinking is something that various systems, such as educational systems or various advanced organizations, are trying to promote. We feel comfortable when matters are unambiguous, but it turns out that the ability to keep in mind conflicting ideas

What is spirituality?

Spirituality is when I want others and nature to enjoy from everything I do, and that the enjoyment that goes to others and nature will not belong to me in any way. Opposite spirituality is corporeality, which is when I

Jewish Unity and Antisemitism, Part V

PETACH TIKVAH, Israel — In the previous article, we discussed the rise and fall of the First Temple due to bloodshed and sins among the kings of Israel. When Israelis were exiled, they were sent to Babylon, from which Abraham

Was Pharaoh of Passover really a bad guy or just a victim of his royal birth? He was no Haman.

Pharaoh is a very powerful force. The wisdom of Kabbalah does not discuss Pharaoh as a personality, because in practice it is a nonexistent persona. According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, Pharaoh is the very big ego that the Creator

The World Will Never Be Right If Our Thoughts Are All Wrong

Even if we make all energy production renewable, obliterate plastics, stop weapon production and destroy all existing guns, our world will not be healthier, cleaner, safer, or better in any other way. We will find other ways to mess up

Erasing the (Inner) Distance

As Jews around the world are preparing for Passover, which celebrates the exodus of the ancient Israelites from enslavement in Egypt, it seems as though the entire world is experiencing somewhat of a “global Egypt.” While Covid didn’t exactly enslave

What is the one thing that should be taught at school that isn’t already?

There should be more of an emphasis on friendship, to build friendly connections among all the students. We should focus mostly on how to positively connect the students in order to build a supportive society of happy and confident individuals.

Is dancing a spiritual thing?

Dancing is very natural. It is the body’s language. Where there are no words left to express ourselves, we dance. Dancing and singing stem from our desire to connect to the upper force, to our destiny, and to hope. The

What Those Who Tell You the Truth Really Want

An anonymous student wrote me a letter saying that he can’t help but tell people the truth. He says that if he keeps it to himself, he feels bad about it, doesn’t know how to deal with it, and he