Studying with friends [2026-04-16] #lesson
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This episode of Kabbalah Media centers on the spiritual practice of studying with friends, guided by teachings from Rabash and Rav. The session emphasizes the transformative power of viewing friends through the lens of merit rather than fault, asserting that all perceived flaws in others are projections of one's own inner state. Participants are invited to internalize the principle that 'I am the only bad person in the tent,' fostering humility and self-correction. The core work involves annulment before friends, recognizing them as vessels of the Creator, and drawing spiritual strength from the group environment. A key theme is overcoming self-love not through force, but by inviting the light of the Creator through prayer and connection. The episode concludes with a practical task: each participant identifies one area of personal correction and prays for help. A significant update is also shared about the transition to a tuition-based model in Israel to support the growing global community’s infrastructure, with tiered pricing and discounts for donors and new students.
See your friends' flaws as reflections of your own inner state; correction begins within you.
True love of friends requires going above reason and judging them to the side of merit.
The group (the 'ten') is essential for spiritual growth—no one can progress alone.
Overcome self-love by inviting the light of the Creator, not fighting your nature.
Prayer and connection with the group are the sources of strength to rise above ego.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Introduction to Studying with Friends
“We're going to do that by going through each of the principles, starting from appreciating the friends, justifying the friends.”
The Principle of Seeing Only Merits in Friends
“If one sees some fault in one's friend, it is not a sign that his friend is at fault, but that the seer is at fault.”
Rav's Teaching: The Creator Behind Every Friend
“If I correct my relation to the friend so I see no flaws in him... then I reach the Creator.”
Overcoming Self-Love Through the Group
The workshop explores how to rise above self-love not through struggle, but by drawing strength from the group and the light of the Creator. The power to change comes from connection, not resistance.
The New Tuition Model and Community Growth
Maria Koka shares an update on the transition to a tuition-based system in Israel to support the growing global community. The model includes tiered pricing, discounts for donors, and scholarships for new students.
“If one sees some fault in one's friend, it is not a sign that his friend is at fault, but that the seer is at fault.”
“I am the only bad person in the tent, flawed person. And all my friends are actually ideal.”
“Love is not love until we learn how to give it.”
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Rabash
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Rav
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Israel
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Kli
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Maria Koka
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Baruch
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San Francisco
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United States
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Brazil
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Russia
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