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- Health and Wellness Above the Financial Crisis - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWorldwide headlines streaming daily doses of ANXIETY ...FINANCIAL CRISIS ...COLLASPE ...PAIN... make it impossible for us to keep the cacophony of crisis at a safe distance, inducing in humanity feelings of disorientation, fear, loss, and despair. Behavior sciences say that the world financial ...
Views: 693 - The Matter Of Desire - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Bnei BaruchKabbalists teach that “a thought is an upshot of a desire,” but what does this mean? Desire is the single most powerful force in reality, yet it's so subtle, so elusive. How can that be? The truth is that the most powerful forces are often invisible. Radio waves, magnetic and electric fields, ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Kabbalah - What Will Make Us Happy? - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2008 from Bnei Baruch"By the time you make ends meet, they move the ends." Jer Van Netta Are you happy? Oh, no, not this again.. Most of us would probably like to answer "yes" - and many of us do. We may cite such reasons as having a warm home, a family, a job, food on the table - something not everyone on this ...
Views: 666 - Financial Crisis: A Stimulus For Change - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Bnei BaruchFor some of us, we watch the strange goings on in the financial markets, see their effect on the stock market and just shake our heads and wonder. Others of us have a far more personal stake in this matter. Perhaps we have seen our 401K accounts shrink and we wonder how we will support our ...
Views: 591 - "Connecting The Dots" A Kabbalistic Perspective - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2008 from Bnei BaruchChildren play a game called "Connect the dots," sometimes called "Dot to Dot." Connect the Dots is a kind of puzzle that contains a hidden picture. Drawn on paper with pencil it begins with a sequence of numbered dots, letters or symbols. By drawing lines between the dots in numerical, ...
Views: 772 - What Happened? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2008 from Bnei BaruchFor most of us in this country, we are experiencing a very difficult time. We are dealing with an election in a completely polarized America. Our financial system is literally crumbling and our personal assets right along with it. The leaders of our country are really not sure what to do ...
Views: 572 - Kabbalah And Science: A Journey With The Same Destination - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Bnei BaruchEmpedocles, a pre-Socratic philosopher who lived in Greece in 490–430 BC, had a very interesting theory: he proposed powers called Love and Strife that act as forces to bring about the mixture and separation of elements. In fact, in this theory he grasped the essence of what animates nature: ...
Views: 550 - If Only - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2008 from Bnei BaruchThere is an unidentified disease that is possibly genetic to humanity. The official name of the disease is "If Only." Perhaps this is causing a chuckle, and if so, that is good. Perhaps your brow is furrowed and you are wondering, what is this person writing about? And surely some of you are ...
Views: 581 - What Controls Our Lazybones - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2008 from Bnei BaruchAccording to a recent study published in Journal of Heredity, our activity level - or lack thereof - is determined largely by our genetics. Crossbreeding two generations of active and inactive mice, the study identified a series of 20 different genomic locations that influenced activity levels. ...
Views: 584 - Woman: A Growing Desire for Happiness - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Bnei BaruchA recent study, to be published in the next issue of the Journal of Happiness, reports that while women start out adult life happier than men, by midlife they are less happy. Why are women never satisfied? Well, it's a good thing we're not, because that's the motivating force behind all ...
Views: 649 - Well, You Know-We All Want to Change the World - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2008 from Bnei BaruchMost people agree that there is a general crisis in the world. Gas prices are soaring, people around the world are unable to afford the bare necessities of life, and stories of hatred and terrorism dominate the news. We have reached the point where our exploitation of the earth's resources may ...
Views: 567 - Kabbalah And The Pleasure Principle - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Bnei BaruchHave you ever really thought about the actions you make every single day of your life on this planet? It is really quite interesting when one begins to delve into his or her own behavior. Observing human behavior on a regular basis can uncover some rather peculiar findings. Human behavior has ...
Views: 785 - Kabbalah's Perspective On Workplace Stress - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2008 from Bnei BaruchStress. We have all felt the increased heart rate, shallow breathing and sweaty palms that it produces. We seem to live in an increasingly stressful world, and the workplace is no exception. It is estimated that workplace stress costs U.S. employers over $200 billion each year in factors such as ...
Views: 871 - The Principle Of Peace - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Bnei BaruchPope Benedict XVI, while on his trip to Australia, told a crowd of 200,000 people that the world's natural resources are being squandered in the pursuit of "insatiable consumption." He urged everyone in attendance to care more for the environment and reconnect with the principle of peace. He ...
Views: 769 - Kabbalah Answers: What Is Love Between A Man And A Woman? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWe all know what it feels like to be 'in love'. It's incredible and can even be addictive! Sometimes we can barely eat or sleep, as thoughts of the other fill our mind incessantly. But when this obsession wears off, we are inevitably left with feelings of disappointment. Why is he not the way I ...
Views: 4720 - Attaining Perfection Is A Must, According To Kabbalah - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Bnei Baruch"Nothing's perfect" - is something we all hear and say pretty often. We grow up knowing that no matter what we do and where we go, we will always see defects in everything and everyone around us. But if things are really built this way, then why do we have this longing for perfection? When I ...
Views: 569 - Kabbalah Perspective: Through Hubble's Eye - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Bnei BaruchTechnology invites humanity to tour the universe! With the quick click of a computer mouse, we can now explore the universe through Hubble's eye. Hubble is a telescope that orbits the Earth. According to NASA, Hubble's eye gives us a view of the universe from above the atmosphere while ...
Views: 591 - Kabbalah: Would It Be A Picnic Without Ants? - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Bnei BaruchSummer is here! After feeling isolated during the long winter months, summer is a season that brings us a renewed connection with each other and Nature. Summer is a season for picnics! Picnics come in all shapes and sizes, from small gatherings around a picnic basket filled with goodies to huge ...
Views: 913 - Kabbalah On The Endless Battle Between Men And Women - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Bnei BaruchSo much has been said and written about relationships between men and women, that it would seem impossible to add anything new to the subject. But the paradox is - no matter how much you read or consult specialists in this area, you can never find the answer to the main question - why do men and ...
Views: 535 - Kabbalah And The Tree Of Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Bnei BaruchThe poem The Tree of Life was written by a great 16th century Kabbalist, Isaac Luria (also known as the Ari) to show us the origins of our existence. It begins: Behold, that before the emanations were emanated and the creatures were created, The upper simple Light had filled the whole ...
Views: 795 - The Kabbalah Of Love And Ego - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWhat is love? Everyone thinks that it exists in our world - after all, we all want to feel it. This most profound human emotion has been pondered, philosophized, analyzed and dissected by humanity's greatest minds for millennia, but it still mystifies us. When we think of love, it seems that ...
Views: 1386 - Kabbalah: Lessons From Nature - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Bnei BaruchAs human beings, we are naturally drawn to nature. A beautiful vista evokes in us a sense of wonder and awe. Earth's splendor captivates us; its oceans, mountains, deserts, plains and forests bring a fresh understanding of how the world is interconnected. Its beauty provokes us to transcend our ...
Views: 748 - Kabbalah: Understanding And Resolving the Global Crisis - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bnei BaruchToday, a casual conversation on the commuter train, or perhaps with a co-worker or an acquaintance, more often than not voices our worries about a world in crisis. Our dialogue may start with the cost of commuting, the price of lunch, or the lack of better jobs, but inevitably leads us to bigger ...
Views: 527 - Kabbalah - the Fountain of Youth - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWe have searched for the "Fountain of Youth" for lifetimes. We've heard stories that tell of a mystical spring that grants eternal youth and vitality to all who drink from it. It's the stuff of fairytales. Or is it? Physical longevity is a hot topic these days. You read about various ...
Views: 760 - Kabbalah: Not Your Regular Metaphor - by Submitted on May 01, 2008 from Bnei BaruchFamed literary works are filled with beautiful metaphors which take readers to the height of imagination by comparing or contrasting notable images. American poet, Robert Frost, for example, used a metaphor of "the road less traveled," comparing one's life to two roads in the classic poem The ...
Views: 591 - Kabbalah: The Science of the Concealed - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Bnei BaruchSome people think of Kabbalah as a mystery, a new age religion, mysticism, or magic. In fact, Kabbalah is none of these, yet even Kabbalists call it "a concealed wisdom." At first, this seems like a paradox: How can Kabbalah be something that’s “concealed,” yet not be a ...
Views: 577 - Kabbalah: A Practical Science - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Bnei BaruchThere are various kinds of sciences in the world, but the ones that we value the most are those that can affect and improve our lives today. After all, if something doesn’t benefit our life here and now, or in the foreseeable future, then why would we want to waste our time to actually learn ...
Views: 682 - Kabbalah: The Tools For Seeing The Bigger Picture - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWe all want to feel happy and at peace, but somehow we aren't able to feel that way all the time. One day, everything seems to be going just right - you get a promotion at work, your love life is blossoming, and your health is perfect. The next day, you're fired, you break up with your partner, ...
Views: 892 - Kabbalah: The Thought Of Creation - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Bnei BaruchIt’s morning. You wake up to the ring of the alarm clock, and the day begins: Scrambled eggs and coffee, the ride to the office, work, the ride home, dinner, brushing your teeth, and then—off to bed. On the weekend, things are a bit more interesting—you meet up with your friends at a bar, see a ...
Views: 699 - “Light” - The Kabbalistic Meaning - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Bnei Baruch"And God said, 'Let there be light, and there was light,'" "The light at the end of the tunnel," "You are the light of my life," "I saw the light." If you recorded the times you heard "light" referred to each day, you would most certainly find hundreds of references to it in one form or another. ...
Views: 508(1 vote) - History Of Kabbalah: Rabash - Baal HaSulam’s Son And Successor - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Bnei BaruchRabash (Rabbi Baruch Shalom Ashlag, 1906 – 1991) was the last great Kabbalist. He was the eldest son of Baal HaSulam (Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, 1884-1954), author of the Sulam (ladder) commentary on The Book of Zohar; and was his father’s closest disciple. From a very early age, he studied the ...
Views: 870 - History Of Kabbalah: Baal HaSulam - Kabbalah For Our Times - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Bnei BaruchBaal HaSulam, Rabbi Yehuda Ashlag, was the greatest Kabbalist of our generation who wrote books intended specifically for our times. This means that for the first time in history, he presented Kabbalah in a way that allows any person to reveal the spiritual, Upper World. To fully appreciate the ...
Views: 816 - History Of Kabbalah: ARI - The Foundation Of Modern Kabbalah - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Bnei BaruchThe Ari was a landmark figure in the history of Kabbalah. He transformed the centuries-old Kabbalistic method so that Kabbalah was no longer a wisdom reserved for unique individuals with divine souls. The method he created was a preparation for the modern age, when masses of people would begin ...
Views: 801 - History Of Kabbalah: The Story Of The Book of Zohar - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Bnei BaruchZohar means Radiance, and The Book of Zohar is the fundamental book in the wisdom of Kabbalah. It is the key enabling one to reveal the spiritual part of the universe, hidden to our five senses, and the Upper Force that governs everything and brings everything into being. It was written by ...
Views: 628 - History Of Kabbalah: Abraham - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Bnei BaruchAbraham was one of the very first Kabbalists, some 3800 years ago. As the ancient Midrash (writings that examine the Hebrew Bible in light of the oral tradition) tells us, Abraham lived in Mesopotamia, in the city of Ur of the Chaldees, and as all inhabitants of Mesopotamia, he worshiped the ...
Views: 805 - History Of Kabbalah: Adam - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Bnei Baruch5768 years ago, one man felt what no other human being had ever felt before - a desire to discover what lies beyond this world. In those days, people's major interests were securing shelter, family and food, but this was far from being enough for that man - he had to know why he existed and what ...
Views: 641 - Kabbalah Uses Scientific Methods, But It's No Regular Science - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2008 from Bnei BaruchPerhaps you've heard that Kabbalah is connected to mysticism, magic, fortunetelling, tarot cards, and all kinds of other misconceptions. However, not many people know the truth about Kabbalah - it is a science that studies all of reality. Why is Kabbalah considered a science? Because it uses ...
Views: 662 - The Difference Between Prayer In Kabbalah And Religion - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWe're all familiar with the concept of praying: "Dear Lord, please let me get a good grade on my Chemistry exam and help my little brother get out of the hospital soon. And do forgive me for all my sins. In return, I promise to be a good boy for ever and ever." But in Kabbalah, prayer does not ...
Views: 629 - Developing Our Latent Sense - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Bnei BaruchWe feel that there is a world, an entire universe around us. But what we don't realize is that there is another part of the universe that we don’t feel. Let’s call it the "upper" part of the universe. Presently, we perceive what our five senses can absorb, and they only allow us to attain a ...
Views: 593 - Discovering Our Connection With The Upper Force - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2008 from Bnei Baruch"All kinds of unpleasant situations are sent to us so that we will finally understand that it is not the external things that we should fear, but the lack of contact with the Upper One, the absence of spirituality." Awakening to Kabbalah, Rav Michael Laitman, PhD If we were aware of the Upper ...
Views: 594 - Reconnecting To Our Roots - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2008 from Bnei BaruchKabbalah explains that all people are predestined to attain their spiritual root, the point of their souls' origin. In this point, one feels connected with all other people and with the general, benevolent force of Nature, the Creator. One feels eternity, infinity and perfection, and all of ...
Views: 551 - Kabbalah Is No Philosophy - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2007 from Bnei Baruch"... the meaning of the word 'spirituality' has nothing to do with philosophy. How can they discuss something that they have never seen or felt?" Kabbalist Yehuda Ashlag (Baal HaSulam), "The Difference Between Kabbalah and Philosophy" Kabbalah talks ...
Views: 862 - Kabbalah Explains The Spiritual DNA - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2007 from Bnei BaruchAll of us know about the DNA inside our bodies, containing genetic instructions for our biological development. Basically, it is a set of informational data that gives orders to our bodies about how to develop and when. But how is that connected to Kabbalah, you might ask? Kabbalah says we have ...
Views: 1765 - Kabbalah: The Hidden Laws Between Us - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Bnei BaruchEveryone knows that we are affected by the laws of nature. For example, take the law of gravity. It is invisible and imperceptible, but it is always affecting us. It’s simply a part of our lives, whether we notice it or not. And the same can be said about all other physical laws. Moreover, ...
Views: 670 - Kabbalah - What Is It? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Bnei BaruchIs it a science, a religion, a teaching? Is it secret or evident? Is it something we can sense and evaluate? Is it outdated, or is it relevant in our time? Kabbalah is a wisdom about the universe. However, it studies much more than the part of the universe that we perceive through our inborn ...
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