On one hand, we live in a period where we need to undergo a fateful transformation from our inborn egoistic attitudes to upgraded, altruistic ones. On the other hand, we lack the qualities to implement such a change. In order…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
How Is Social Closeness Tied to Sparing Ourselves from Disease?
They are interdependent. How? It is because we are in a system of laws and forces that guide our relations. They are forces of closeness and separation on all levels of our existence: physical, biological, and beyond. We exist within…
How Should We View All Human Beings?
If we had a perception of humanity as a single family, then we would experience a whole new and complete level of happiness, well-being, health, safety, confidence, harmony, and peace throughout human society, between people, countries, and nations, and also…
Will We Ever Live in a World Where Every Human Is Treated Equally Around the World?
In nature’s view, humanity is one integral system. We, however, divide ourselves into different parts, such as countries and nations, due to our ego. We will have to rise above our ego and construct ourselves into one system. Whether or…
Is the World Becoming Less Stable?
Undoubtedly. According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, from which I derive everything I say, we are entering a new era that Kabbalists refer to as “the age of the last generation.” This age is characterized by humanity’s very intensive development. It…
What Is the Importance of Sukkot?
The whole point of Sukkot is to connect ourselves together, as it is written, “as one man with one heart,” under one thatch, with all four species together, which is what we need to see in our connection. We should…
Israel: The Small Nation with a Global Responsibility
“On the world map, Israel seems like a tiny, helpless dot compared to the superpowers. And yet, throughout the generations, our sages have insisted that ‘Everything depends on Israel.’” – Rabbi David Solomon Eibenschutz, Willows of the Brook, Portion Lech…
From Hatred to Love: The Path of Jewish Connection
In the beginning of my book, Jewish Self-Hatred: The Enemy Within – An Overview of Jewish Antisemitism, I explained how the Jewish people harbor both of the two opposing forces in nature, the altruistic force and the selfish force, which, if…
Commemorating Baal HaSulam: The Great Kabbalist Who Paved the Way to Life’s Purpose
Today, we commemorate the passing of Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag, known as “Baal HaSulam” for his monumental “Sulam” (“Ladder”) commentary to The Book of Zohar. He was a spiritual giant whose teachings continue to guide anyone who seeks life’s meaning and purpose.…
What Is Worthwhile to Ask For on Yom Kippur?
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…
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…