One of my students recently read to me a quote by Anton Chekhov and asked my opinion on it, since he believed that its ideas held similarity to ideas in the wisdom of Kabbalah. “I was no more than 26…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
What Era Are We In?
We are in a transitional era marked by a shift from a hibernating state to an aspiration for harmony, balance, and peace with the laws of nature, i.e., to the discovery of life’s meaning. The discovery of life’s meaning is…
How Do Humans Fit into the Natural World? Are We a Part of Nature or Separate from It?
Humanity has a unique role in the natural world. Unlike other creatures, we have the capacity to complete the great big ecological sphere we are parts of. Yet, our current behavior disrupts the delicate balance of the ecosystem, creating harm…
What Can We Learn from Nature about Sustainable Development?
In our times, humanity has drifted far from the natural balance that governs living systems. When a wolf hunts, it takes only what it needs to sustain itself. It does not hoard, exploit, or disrupt the delicate harmony of its…
How Do You Protect Your Mental Health?
Protecting yourself mentally does not mean putting up walls or shielding yourself from the world. Instead, it is about learning to flow harmoniously with nature and the people around you. The idea that out of fearing blows, we close ourselves…
Why Is There a Lack of Kindness in the World?
There is a lack of kindness in the world because people do not love each other. Moreover, the world was created precisely for people to develop loving and kind relations to one another. We are placed into such a situation…
Why Did God Create Humans as the Main Beings on Earth?
That is indeed a complicated topic. God creates us humans as intelligent beings and gave us the ability to correct ourselves, i.e., to invert our inborn egoistic nature to altruism. If we refuse to do so and remain foolish, then…
What Are the Most Effective Ways to Mend a Broken Relationship?
In our lives, broken relationships stem from misunderstandings, both large and small, and they can leave us feeling lost and confused. Many experts suggest trying to understand the other person’s perspective, recognizing that actions are not always intentional. But what…
What Makes a True Hero?
A true hero is someone who serves as an example to follow—not necessarily through dramatic feats or daring stunts, but by being relatable and grounded in qualities we all aspire to develop. A hero is not defined solely by their…
What Role Does Education Play in Promoting Peace and Preventing Conflict?
One of my students told me a story about a Korean woman who was flying from Seoul to California with her four-month-old baby. Before the flight, she handed out 200 small bags to all the passengers. In the bags were earplugs, sweets,…
Can Trump Stop the Hatred Between the Left and the Right?
Today, Trump has become a name that stirs emotions globally—excitement, fear, inspiration, or despair. His actions, grand gestures, and flair for being in the spotlight are nothing new, especially in the context of American politics. It is his hallmark. I…
What Is the Meaning of Baal HaSulam’s Nigun “Azamer Beshvachin”?
The nigun Azamer Beshvachin (I Will Sing in Praises) is based on the following poem by Kabbalist Isaac Luria (the ARI): To enter into the gates Of the orchard of apples, which are sacred. We shall now prepare for her a new…