What is the One Thing Bnei Baruch Wants from Its Dissemination of Kabbalah?

What is the One Thing Bnei Baruch Wants from Its Dissemination of Kabbalah?
September 25, 2007 at 12:49 pm · Filed under Meaning of Life, Depression, Video

Rav Michael Laitman, PhD discusses the purpose for the dissemination of Kabbalah in the world today.

RAV MICHAEL LAITMAN PhD, OCTOBER US TOUR 2007, INFO PAGE: http://www.kabbalah.info/kabbalah-tour-2007.htm

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Rav Michael Laitman, PhD tours the United States and Canada this October

Rav Michael Laitman, PhD tours the United States and Canada this October
September 23, 2007 at 7:14 am · Filed under News, Notices

Click here for Rav Michael Laitman’s USA and Canada tour information page

This October, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD will be touring the United States and Canada giving public lectures and media interviews. The primary focus of his tour’s message will be the global situation today and humanity’s future, which has been predicted and perceived in the authentic wisdom of Kabbalah since its inception 4,000 years ago.

This tour is a follow-up to the success of Rav Laitman’s latest publication, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Kabbalah (Alpha, a member of Penguin Group (USA) inc., 2007), one of Rav Laitman’s most easy-to-understand and clearly written books on authentic Kabbalah for English speakers to date.

Tour Dates and Locations:

Los Angeles
October 9th at 8 - 9:30 pm
JCC Sherman Oaks
13164 Burbank Blvd. Sherman Oaks 91401

October 10th at 8 - 9:30 pm
The Olympic Collection
11301 Olympic Blvd. West Los Angeles 90064

for further information: 818-985-8900, 310-376-4277
BneiBaruchLA @ yahoo.com

San Francisco
October 11th 8 pm

Toronto
Oct 16th, at 8:00 - 9:30 pm
B’nai Brith Building
15 Hoove Street (Bathurst & Sheppard), Toronto

for further information:
Tell: 416-840-5487
for further information: info @ bbtoronto.info
www.bbtoronto.info

Miami
October 18th at 8 – 9:30 pm
Ramada Marco Polo http://www.marcopolobeachresort.com
19201 Collins Ave. Sunny isles, Florida 33160
Tel 877-327-6363

New York City
October 24th at 8-9:30 pm
Marriot Marquis
1535 Broadway
New York 10036

Click here for more information and contact details

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Interview with Rav Michael Laitman, PhD on his Upcoming USA Tour

Interview with Rav Michael Laitman, PhD on his Upcoming USA Tour
September 22, 2007 at 8:56 pm · Filed under Interviews, Kabbalah Today

Rav Michael Laitman, PhD teaching the authentic Kabbalah sources in the Bnei Baruch daily lessons

In recent years, Kabbalah has made a name for itself in the United States. But its fame has not always done justice to the ancient lore that was kept secret until only a few years ago. Now, with the publishing of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Kabbalah and his upcoming North America book tour this October, we at Kabbalah Today editorial staff decided it was an excellent time to interview Rav Michael Laitman, PhD, co-author of the book. Click here to read the full interview

When we knock on his office door, he hollers, “Come in!” We enter a small, barely furnished office with a large, plain looking desk occupying the bulk of the room. The only noteworthy object on the table is a large LCD computer screen displaying his latest book or article. Rav Laitman, a man of average height in his sixties with vivid eyes and a hint of a smile, ushers us in and gets right to the point: “What do you want to know?” he asks. His direct gaze leaves no room for doubt—there is no small talk with this man. more…

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Israel, the Role of Jews and the Story of Prophet Jonah

Israel, the Role of Jews and the Story of Prophet Jonah
September 20, 2007 at 4:02 am · Filed under Articles, Kabbalah Today

A Prophet in His Own Country
Article in Kabbalah Today issue 7

Whether we are aware or not, Jews are a people on a mission—to lead humanity to the final correction—and pay heavily for any attempt to avoid that mission. If examine the story of Prophet Jonah, we will understand the essence of this mission.

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VIDEO: Israel and the Nations of the World

VIDEO: Israel and the Nations of the World
September 19, 2007 at 7:18 am · Filed under Daily Lessons, Definitions

From Today’s Daily Lesson:

Rav Michael Laitman, PhD commentates on an article from Rabash’s Shlavey HaSulam, providing the spiritual definitions to the terms “Israel” and “Nations of the World.”

Video clip taken from the lesson on Rabash’s article #25 from Shlavey HaSulam, Volume 4 (19 September, 2007)
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VIDEO: How Can There Be A Finite Process in Something Infinite?

VIDEO: How Can There Be A Finite Process in Something Infinite?
September 18, 2007 at 4:40 am · Filed under Daily Lessons, Video

From Today’s Daily Lesson:
Rav Michael Laitman, PhD discusses the Thought of Creation in relation to the creation’s sensation of that Thought.

Video clip taken from the lesson “Introduction to the Wisdom of Kabbalah - Lesson 3.”
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2 Ways to Achieve Perfection

2 Ways to Achieve Perfection
September 17, 2007 at 5:41 am · Filed under Lectures

A lecture Rav Michael Laitman, PhD gave on
Baal HaSulam’s article “The Essence of Religion and Its Purpose”

Baal HaSulam: Bear in mind, that two forces serve to push us up the rungs of the aforementioned ladder, until we reach its head in the sky, which is the purposeful point of the equality of our form with our Maker. And the difference between these two forces is that the first pushes us from behind, which we refer to as the Path of Pain, or the Way of the Earth.

Commentary by Rav Michael Laitman, PhD: Progress always arises out of pain. As a result, our entire life turns into flight from misfortunes and problems towards something that is possibly better. Baal HaSulam calls this path “the path of pain.” Generally speaking, its benefit is that it gives us a possibility to identify our ego as the source of pain. Without having the ego, I would not perceive nature that continuously acts upon me and pushes me forward. I would develop in a different manner. Let’s see what the other path of development is.

Baal HaSulam: The second force pushes us consciously, that is of our own choice. That force stands in front of us and pulls us forward, and that is what we determine as the Path of Torah and Mitzvot. For observing Torah and Mitzvot in order to bring contentment to our Maker, rapidly develops that sense of the recognition of evil, as we’ve shown in The Revelation of Godliness.

Commentary by Rav Michael Laitman, PhD: We attract upon ourselves the Upper Light paying absolutely no attention to the ego, pain and everything else. Only a Light that Reforms is important to us. We are drawn forward as a result. Naturally, we feel everything that is awakened by pain, egoism, and our nature as evil. However, we long for good and because of this recognize evil very quickly.

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2 Ways to Achieve Perfection

We attract upon ourselves the Upper Light paying absolutely no attention to the ego, pain and everything else. Only a Light that Reforms is important to us. We are drawn forward as a result. Naturally, we feel everything that is awakened by pain, egoism, and our nature as evil. However, we long for good and because of this recognize evil very quic

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The Zohar and the Wisdom of Kabbalah Hold the Key for Spiritual Success

The Zohar and the Wisdom of Kabbalah Hold the Key for Spiritual Success
September 11, 2007 at 11:09 am · Filed under Articles

Rabbi Hya’s Vision
Article in Kabbalah Today issue 7

The Zohar reveals a new perspective on life: that all the troubles and suffering we experience are intended to make us realize our own imperfections. To rise to the perception of the complete reality, we need to prefer the internal to the external, to find opportunities to incorporate the wisdom of Kabbalah into our lives. When we do that, we will rise, like Rabbi Hya, to a higher spiritual state, to the reality we truly do exist in. In that state we will be like all the Kabbalists before us, and discover the reality where all the souls are united in their perfect state. more…

–from Kabbalah Today issue 7

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VIDEO: What is Light in Kabbalah?

VIDEO: What is Light in Kabbalah?
September 9, 2007 at 10:03 pm · Filed under Definitions, Video

A spiritual definition of “Light.” Rav Michael Laitman, PhD explains what is Light in Kabbalah, and how one studying Kabbalah draws the Light for the sake of “reforming” or “correcting” his- or her ego.

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MUSIC: Hine ka Chomer

MUSIC: Hine ka Chomer
September 9, 2007 at 3:22 am · Filed under Uncategorized
Listen to the file by clicking on the Flash player’s button below:

Hine ka Chomer
Melody by Baal HaSulam

1. Download Version by Seth Breitman and Haim Cotton
2. Download Instrumental Version
3. Download Vocal Version performed by Rabbi Baruch Shalom HaLevi Ashlag (Rabash)

“Those who sing praises at night raise, by their singing, all whose soul sings that song.

When the lower ones begin life by song, the Upper Ones help the lower ones with power, so that the lower ones realize and attain what the mortals are not able to attain. Earth and heavens, Zeir Anpin and Nukva, rise by this power, thanks to this singing.”

The Sulam Commentary on The Zohar, Shemot, pg. 104.

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New Online Learning Centre Hosts 1000 New Students

New Online Learning Center Semester Hosts 1000 New Students
September 6, 2007 at 8:10 am · Filed under News, Lectures

A review of the first Online Learning Center lecture, written by Ed Stedman.

The new semester of the Online Learning Center started on September 4th with a Fundamentals lesson by Tony Kosinec with more than 800 new students. This was followed by an intermediate lesson also taught by Tony with more than 100 students.

Students come from all around the world including many unlikely places such as China, Saudi Arabia, and Monaco. Of course the 8:00 PM EST time is impossible for some locations on the other side of the world, and so many students will watch the recorded lessons instead of watching the live lessons.

As always, the first Fundamentals lesson started with an explanation of what Kabbalah is and also what it is not. There were the usual questions asking whether Kabbalah could coexist with various religions and mystical practices and also about the nature of reality:
• Can Catholics study Kabbalah?
• Does practicing Judaism help in coming to spirituality?
• Can commandments be skipped altogether?
• Is this world a reality or a dream?

The difference between the new fundamental students and the intermediate students who have already completed the fundamental course is a testament to just how effective the fundamentals classes have been. Tony’s first intermediate lesson featured the “Peace in the World” article from Baal HaSulam and questions centered on the intricacies of the attributes of truth and mercy (discussed in the article).

Many of the intermediate students will be going to the Learning Center Retreat that has been scheduled for October 26th through 28th in St. Louis, and there was some discussion and anticipation of this event.

Further Study

The first fundamental and intermediate technical lessons from Mike Kellogg and Igal Zahavi respectively are scheduled for Sunday September 9th while the first of the Advanced Tutorials conducted by Mark Berelekhis is due to happen on Monday September 10th.

Want to enrol to the new Online Learning Center course? Click here for free registration and more information

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A Trail of Anti-Semitism

September 5, 2007
A Trail of Anti-Semitism
June 4, 2007 at 8:13 pm · Filed under Anti-Semitism, World Peace, Articles

Israeli Social Affairs Minister Isaac Herzog was quoted as saying, “There is a long trail of anti-Semitism in Europe.” Kabbalah says we must look inside for the reason.
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According to the wisdom of Kabbalah, anti-Semitism will continue to spread and intensify until Jews fulfill their reason for being in this world: to learn how to love their neighbors as themselves, as taught by Rabbi Akiva, and then pass this teaching on to the rest of the world.

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VIDEO: The Intention Behind the Action

VIDEO: The Intention Behind the Action
September 3, 2007 at 6:00 am · Filed under Thought of the Week, Video
A section of Baal HaSulam’s article “The Acting Intelligence” with commentary.
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Kabbalah Today Issue # 7

Kabbalah Today issue #7 explains the spiritual meaning of the upcoming holidays
September 2, 2007 at 3:22 am · Filed under Kabbalah Today

Kabbalah teaches that the Creator is a force, or quality, of love …

In Kabbalah, the goal is to achieve the Creator, to become like Him. And the means to do it is to love our fellow person, as reflected in the verse, “love thy neighbor as thyself.” If we keep in mind that the goal is to become similar to the Creator, the coming holidays will introduce new meaning to the ceremonies, something that will continue with us all year long.

As part of the effort to promote the goal of love of man, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD, founder and president of Bnei Baruch and publisher of this paper, co-authored The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Kabbalah. Immediately following the holidays, he will begin a month-long tour in North America promoting the message of the book: egoism is humanity’s only enemy, love of man is the only cure, and the wisdom of Kabbalah is the only means to achieve this love.

In the spirit of love of man, we dedicate this issue of Kabbalah Today to the internal, spiritual meaning of the holidays, and to a special interview with Rav Laitman describing the message of his new book. We hope you will enjoy reading Kabbalah Today and feel the love with which it was produced.

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Free Interactive Video Kabbalah Course

Free Interactive Video Kabbalah Courses Starting September 4
August 27, 2007 at 10:25 pm · Filed under Lectures


Next Course Begins September 4

Part One of our free online interactive courses explains the key to this long hidden wisdom, and provides a firm basis in the Fundamentals of Kabbalah revealing its methodology making clear its true purpose and use. Those who are interested can then move to Intermediate study (semester 2) after which they can join classes taught by Rav Michael Laitman, PhD.

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Oregon State University

Oregon State University Philosophy Course Incorporates “Kabbalah Revealed” Book
August 22, 2007 at 6:48 am · Filed under News
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY: Rav Michael Laitman’s book Kabbalah Revealed: The Ordinary Person’s Guide to a More Peaceful Life has been adapted by Prof. Monica Brodnicka for the fall course “Great Ideas in Philosophy” at Oregon State University.
Click here for more information about this course
Click the following for free download or to purchase “Kabbalah Revealed”:
Download Free PDF | Purchase for only $4.95

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The Thought is the Intention: Tips for Maintaining a Correct Intention

The Thought is the Intention: Tips for Maintaining a Correct Intention
August 21, 2007 at 3:19 am · Filed under Thought of the Week
Listen to the “The Thought is the Intention” (”Intentions from the Heart” track #6) audio file by clicking on the Flash player’s button below:
In the science of Kabbalah the thought is the intention. In a regular life thought belongs to the considerations made by the desire to receive in order to receive. A thought is that which you want to do with your desire. The activation of the desire according to an egoistic or altruistic plan, no matter which, is called “thought.” A thought that is clarified regarding its source, meaning for whom is it intended—you or the Creator—is called intention. The intention we are studying cannot be like every other intention of our world. Intention is a thought analyzed in the spiritual work.
The hardest part is to maintain the intention. That is what requires the most effort. It is hidden and not felt. It doesn’t express itself in any way and great efforts are needed to hold on to it. It is always necessary to check and to find out that it is still there. The recognition of evil relates to focusing our intention, as expressed in “get away from evil and do good” (Psalms, 34:15). All is in relation to the intention.
We have to constantly awaken the importance of the intention over all the other activities and inner processes. We have to identify with and connect to the intention, not the action, matter, or anything else. This shows that a person is in the spiritual in his or her work, and is on the path.
Since these are concealed issues, you can tell jokes or perform all sorts of strange actions, and no one will know what is really happening within you. On the contrary, this is a wonderful remedy: The more distant you are from the external action and speech, the better you will be able to keep the intention, stay more focused on it and thereby be charged with a high voltage. A wonderful remedy, a method for self-preservation, as well as other benefits, is hidden here. But this is hard work. more…
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All are One and One is All

All are One and One is All
August 20, 2007 at 6:29 am · Filed under Articles, Kabbalah Today
All are One and One is AllArticle in Kabbalah Today Issue 6
The way we perceive reality dictates all that we experience in life. So how do we know that we are not missing something that could have made our experience in this world a whole lot better? more…
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Who is He?

Who is He?
August 17, 2007 at 8:58 am · Filed under Thought of the Week

In the beginning, Rabbi Elazar began by saying, “Lift up your eyes on high and see. Who has created these things?” Lift up your eyes. To what place? To the place where all eyes depend on Him. And who is He that created these things? He is the opening of the eyes. And you should know that this is the concealed Atik where lies the question: Who has created these? And who (ed. “who” in Hebrew is “Mi,” and will be referred to as such herein) is He? He is called from the extremity of heaven on high, as everything belongs to Him. The question arises because of Him, and He is concealed. He is called Mi because beyond Him there lies no question. Thus, the extremity of heaven is called Mi.
Item 7 from the Introduction to the Sulam Commentary to the Book of Zohar.
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