It may seem that it’s more enjoyable to read The Zohar peacefully, without exerting any effort. But we must demand the intention for every word, and it’s not simple. We shouldn’t consent to simply read The Zohar and letting the words flow through the ears. Rather, each word should represent an opportunity to break into the text, as if being an entrance to it.

Lecturer: Rav Michael LaitmanDate: 2010-03-10Video: ENG 30.15MB Audio: ENG 5.37MB

A question I received: In our material lives we are in a dead-end situation where it’s impossible to attain pleasure. But what does the science of Kabbalah promise us?

My Answer: When I sit and study The Book of Zohar, it is called Lo Lishma – an egoistic action. I deceive myself because I plan on fulfilling my egoism through this action, but in return I receive the quality of bestowal.

A question I received: It’s not entirely clear how the Light that Reforms operates, or the special force (Segula) that is contained in The Book of Zohar.

My Answer: It’s impossible to understand it, which is why it is called a “wondrous quality” (Segula) or a miracle. It’s when you use something that isn’t real.

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The Book of Zohar – Selections, Chapter “Chayei Sarah (The Life of Sarah),” Item 1
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The 2001 Walt Disney movie, The Princess Diaries, provides an unintentional picture of salvation to believers.

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Lecturer: Rav Michael LaitmanDate: 2010-03-07Video: ENG 53.52MB Audio: ENG 9.55MB

For the last few days, I have been feeling that many people are beginning to understand that our unity is created so that all of us, together, will reveal the reality of our connection with the Upper Force of nature. We are becoming a group which attracts people to the unification and revelation of the Creator within this unity. This is becoming clearer for people.