Michael Sanilevich
← All articlesBuilding the Convention Inside Us
The article shares uplifting experiences from a spiritual convention and offers guidance on sustaining its inspiration through ongoing inner and group work.
When the Receiver Changes, the Reality Changes
Just as water and electromagnetic waves exist beyond what we see, our soul and intent persist beyond the physical, hinting at deeper unseen layers of reality.
Continuing the Convention with an Ascent
Kabbalah teaches that true spiritual growth comes from developing a desire to bestow, especially by uplifting friends, rather than seeking personal gain.
What’s the Difference Between Doing Good Deeds and Bestowal?
Helping others, like volunteering in hospitals, is often driven by ego; true Kabbalah aims to transform our nature toward spiritual bestowal.
The Main Thing For Advancing in Spirituality
The article emphasizes maintaining a supportive spiritual environment after a convention, valuing persistence, daily study, and community for spiritual growth.
What Is the Main Deficiency for which One Should Pray?
Preparing for an upcoming convention, students explore Rabash’s writings, focusing on the difference between spiritual and corporeal desires.
What remains of humanity in an age where machines can think?
The Terminal of Thoughts in Petach Tikvah is an immersive experience exploring what it means to be human in an age when machines can think.
Awakening from Below - Preparation for the Convention
As the Awakening from Below convention approaches, participants prepare to unite, deepen their bond, and focus on discovering the Creator together.
The Workshop as a Path to Spiritual Development
Workshops foster genuine connection by uniting individuals in shared purpose, enabling deeper bonds and spiritual growth beyond personal perspectives.
What Is the Prohibition to Greet Before Blessing the Creator, in the Work?
Rabash's article explores the gradual spiritual work of correcting the soul, emphasizing selfless intent, connection with others, and seeking the Creator's help.
Why Do We Need an Awakening from Below?
As the convention approaches, participants prepare to connect deeply, seeking spiritual growth through unity and awakening from below.
When the Youth Bring the Spirit of the Holiday
The youth community hosted a vibrant Ushpizin dinner, fostering connection through Jacob's teachings and ending in joyful singing, embodying unity and celebration.
Sukkot Is All About Inner Transformation
From Rosh Hashanah to Sukkot, the journey outlines personal growth: overcoming ego, embracing altruism, and building meaningful connections and self-mastery.
Inviting the Future: How Our Youth Are Redefining the Ushpizin
Youth embrace the Sukkah's lessons, transforming ancient concepts into dynamic community practices, fostering connection, and exploring unity through shared festive meals.
Tens Community Lesson about Sukkot
Sukkot symbolizes raising spiritual values above material ones. By prioritizing connection and bestowal, we use seemingly insignificant elements to align with higher purposes.
Sukkot - Selected Excerpts from the sources
Explore the spiritual significance of Sukkot in Kabbalah, emphasizing the transformation of our attitudes by prioritizing bestowal and reshaping our values.
Commemorating Baal HaSulam
On Yom Kippur, we honored Baal HaSulam, who made Kabbalah accessible. His work empowers global connection and learning, highlighting unity's role in spiritual growth.
The Sin for Which We Ask Forgiveness
The word Kippur, from the root k-p-r, signifies covering, ransom, and is akin to Purim. It encourages releasing ego and seeking change, symbolized by the story of Jonah.
The Importance of Dissemination
The article emphasizes the value of connecting with others in learning Kabbalah, highlighting the need for communal advancement and dissemination of its teachings to fulfill the Creator's purpose.
For the Sin of Division: Rediscovering Our Purpose on Yom Kippur
On Yom Kippur, the Jewish people reflect on their role to be "a light unto the nations," promoting unity and love, acknowledging past failures in this mission.
The Next Generation of Dissemination
Every Thursday, youth community members meet to discuss spreading values of connection and responsibility, led by a young leader exemplifying this mission.
Remembering Rabash
Celebrate the legacy of Rabash by strengthening connections and applying his transformative teachings, which guide us toward deeper spiritual understanding and unity.