HOW THIS CAME TO BE
This journey began as a quest for community, a search for kindred souls who shared our thirst for direct mystical experience. In the heat of this pursuit, we discovered there was a void that needed to be filled. It was the space between secular society and religious orthodoxy, a realm where many found themselves adrift, yearning for something more.
Thus, our vision was born: to bridge the gap between the old and the new, the traditional and the modern, the secular and the orthodox, and to provide a haven where the seeds of direct mystical experience could flourish, unburdened by the constraints of rigid religious systems.
TRANSCEND IDEOLOGY
TRANSCEND IDEOLOGY
THE MESSIAH COMES THROUGH CONSCIOUSNESS
Throughout history, civilizations have ascended and declined, remembering and forgetting the Divine. Their understanding became clouded by veils of ideologies that obstruct direct mystical experience.
The Messianic Era means the end of all ideologies (idols). We are now invited to shed the shackles of dogma, transcend the boundaries of convention, ascend from the pages of doctrine, and claim our birthright.
SPREADING THE LIGHT OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Foundational Philosophy
All is One
There is only one thing happening: the existence of One Living Consciousness. This Singularity is the source and essence of all things. Everything that exists is a reflection of God’s nature- or the nature of Reality.
Direct Mystical Experience
It is possible to directly and tangibly perceive God’s presence; the higher spiritual realms. There are no mediators required, as we are directly connected back to Source Consciousness.
Ideology is Idol Worship
Ideology- especially those which outsource or trade direct mystical experience for dogma, intermediaries, or rigid structures is idolatry. Today, people don’t demand we worship statues- but they do demand submission to various ideologies. Ideology is idolatry because ideologies reduce the Infinite to finite terms and trap the ideologue in illusions of separation. We were never meant to rely on ideological dogmas to dictate our relationship with the Divine. True spirituality is about awakening to God’s Oneness… the unity of existence and aligning our lives with it- as the Prophets did.
Account for Paradox
The Infinite contains all opposites—unity and multiplicity, stillness and motion, presence and absence—without contradiction. These appear as irreconcilable opposites to us, yet within the Infinite, they coexist as expressions of a greater harmony beyond our perception.
Humans Have Two Natures
Humans possess two distinct natures, (two souls): the animal soul and the the higher (Divine) soul. The animal soul is rooted in the physical and material world, concerned with self-preservation, desires, and survival. It is not inherently evil but is driven by instinct and self-interest. The Divine soul, by contrast, is a spark of the Infinite. These two natures coexist within us, often in tension, creating the dynamic inner struggle that defines the human experience. The purpose of life is not to suppress the animal soul but to refine and elevate it, so that it serves the higher purpose of the Divine soul. There is no concept of original sin (as found in Christianity) in Judaism.
SCOTT STEINBERG
In a departure from tradition, Scott Steinberg is an unorthodox Kabbalist, offering a fresh avenue for a younger generation of seekers to explore the deeper levels of Jewish mysticism. He boldly advocates for the reevaluation of age-old prerequisites, maintaining that the mysteries of Kabbalah are approachable and accessible.
Juxtaposing the roles of both Heretic and Sage, Steinberg operates between audacious defiance and profound insight. He crafts a thought-provoking philosophy that challenges orthodoxies and invites readers of all walks of life to embark on a journey of introspection.
His teachings revolve around the core principles of direct mystical encounter and divine revelation. He passionately contends that the original mysticism cherished by the ancient Jewish Prophets transcends the confines of ideology. In the eyes of many contemporary fundamentalists, his interpretations might even be deemed profane. Undoubtedly a polarizing figure in the realms of religion and spirituality, he ignites debates that reverberate far beyond conventional boundaries - invoking the notion of paradox to provoke inner contemplation.
TRANSCEND IDEOLOGY
TRANSCEND IDEOLOGY
