Kabbalah & Biography 2026-2027

A Journey to Infinity (Ein Sof)

2026-2027

Dear 'Hotam' community,

We are delighted to invite you to a continuation course that is also open to new participants: "Kabbalah & Biography - A Journey to Infinity (Ein Sof)

In this course, we will deepen and revisit the foundations of Jewish Kabbalistic wisdom, drawing primarily from the teachings of Rabbi Yehuda Leib – Ashlag (the 'Baal Ha-Sulam') and his successors.

Our journey will be supported by a newly developed workbook by Orna Ben Dor, offering a gentle and accessible entry point into this profound knowledge of Kabbalah.

We will connect the knowledge of Kabbalah to our personal lives through biographical exercises woven into each session. We will explore how the spiritual laws and structures described in the higher worlds are not abstract—they live within us. The soul becomes the meeting point between divine principles and personal experience.

Kabbalah speaks of the relationship between the Creator and the human being: the Creator is light, and we are vessels. Every soul is a vessel that can gradually align itself with the light, allowing the Creator to be revealed within. In truth, our journey toward the Creator is also the Creator’s journey toward us.

Humanity’s story begins with the exile from Eden. Even then—unconsciously—Adam and Eve, the primal system of souls, began asking questions about the purpose of creation and the meaning of existence. Adam and Eve set out on a journey of self-discovery. The world evolved through many incarnations until one soul arrived - Abraham - who could consciously ask the questions- Who are You, Creator? And what do You want from me? Questions that had never been asked before him

In our course, we too will ask:

what does the Creator want from us?
What can we do to affect all humanity for the better?
How does our personal biography connect with our role in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world)?

We invite you to join us on this journey into infinity.

Continuing the Journey

This course welcomes both returning participants and those joining us for the first time.

For those continuing with us, this year offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding, expand your inner work, and explore new dimensions of the relationship between Kabbalah and biography.

New participants are warmly invited to join at any stage. To support a meaningful and well-grounded entry into the study, new participants are asked to purchase the recordings of last year’s course, Year 2, together with three introductory classes from Year 1. These materials will provide the necessary foundation and allow you to engage more fully with the new course material at your own pace.

New Participants: Preparatory Materials

When & Where?

Thursdays, 5:30-7:00pm (17:30-19:00) Israel time, via zoom

October 2026 - June 2027, Once every two to three weeks.

Cost: (15 sessions):

Standard fee – $300

Subsidized fee – $270 (Please choose this option only if you have a real need for subsidy).

Contribution fee – $330 (This is for those of you who feel they have the capacity to pay more and make it possible for us to provide a subsidy to those who need it).

Dates:

Specific session dates will be announced soon.

Orna Ben Dor

An experienced Biographical Counselor, the founder and leader of ‘Hotam School’.

Orna has been investigating, developing and teaching the subject of Biography according to Kabbalah and Anthroposophy for many years, both in Israel and around the world.

Yael Armony

An experienced Biographical Counselor, Teacher, Superviser and Co-Manager at ‘Hotam School’.

Ossi Toper

An experienced Biographical counselor, Hotam School.

Taly Gofer Karetny

Biographical Counselor in internship, Hotam School.