Course Overviews

Fundamentals of Kabbalah

The Fundamentals of Kabbalah Course uses a unique, dual approach to teaching that activates both the mind and the heart. It consists of two parts: lessons on key Kabbalistic articles, and a course designed to prepare students to approach the study of the remarkable and principle book of Kabbalah, The Zohar. Through these two complementary components, you are led into a very personal journey of discovery as you examine your response to the writings of the greatest Kabbalists of our time.

Topics include:

Introduction to Kabbalah - What is (and is not) Kabbalah?
Who Are You? What Is Reality?
Where Did You Come From and Where Are You Headed?
Where Do Your Thoughts & Desires Come From?
What Is Time, Space & Motion?
Can We Make World Peace A Reality?
Do You Have Free Will?
How To Advance Toward A (Much) Better Life
Creation & Evolution Explained: From Before The Big Bang To The Future, Final State Of Existence

Intermediate Kabbalah

The first part of the Intermediate Kabbalah course examines the important concepts of "society" and "group" based on Kabbalistic articles written by the great 20th century Kabbalist, Baruch Shalom HaLevi Ashlag (Rabash). In contrast, the lessons on Society and Spirituality examine the role of the student of Kabbalah in relation to humanity and society on a larger scale. What is the purpose of our life, and how can the world become a better place through fulfillment of that purpose?

Sample articles to be covered:

Sometimes Spirituality is Called a Soul
They Helped Every One His Friend
We Stand Today, All of You
Mighty Rock of My Salvation
Concerning Bestowal
The Need for Love of Friends

Advanced Kabbalah

The Advanced Course consists of two components:

Pticha / Shamati

This class consists of two parts. The first 45 minutes of the class will dive into one of the Shamati articles of Baal HaSulam. These very special articles are a collection of talks given by Baal HaSulam as recorded by his son, Rabash. Rabash carried the notebook in which he transcribed these talks with him until his dying day, at which time he passed it on to his student, Dr. Michael Laitman.

The second 45 minutes of the class will take a deeper look at the technical aspects of the Structure of Creation, including the worlds, partzufim and sephirot.

Review of Dr. Laitman's Daily Lesson

Each week, students will be asked to watch one of Dr. Michael Laitman's daily lessons. The review class will gie students the opportunity to take a closer look at the concepts presented in that lesson and ask questions about it.