Question: At the ONE Convention, should there be an organized opportunity for singles to be able to identify each other? Should there be some form of activity scheduled for singles to meet each other? If so, what should be the form of such an activity?

Dr. Michael Laitman: Normally we dedicate an evening for singles to meet. But I don’t know if there will be time. If they want to, they can get together afterwards, maybe at the bar, and see. Maybe through these connections people will find a closer person to be with and move on from there. There’s a nice bar there, by the way. All the connections are good.

This Q&A is based on the Special Q&A Session with Dr. Michael Laitman in Preparation for the ONE Convention, which took place on Sunday, June 16. Watch the whole video & stay up-to-date with ONE Convention preparation materials here »

Question: Some kids who are coming to the ONE Convention have never been in such an atmosphere. How do you see the kids program at the convention?

Dr. Michael Laitman: First of all, I would say that if you have no choice, then we need to all pay attention to the kids as well. Some people can’t leave them with other people, so they need to come with their kids. We then organize something for the kids—games and so forth—in a special area so they don’t interfere with the grown-up activities. So they need to understand it and set it straight.

Secondly, kids need to have their own games, activities and food. That will be arranged. This is not the first time. We’ve done it before. We’re set up. What I do recommend is to contact the organizers of the kids program [go here to find out more about the kids program and contact the organizers]. They will answer all the questions.

This Q&A is based on the Special Q&A Session with Dr. Michael Laitman in Preparation for the ONE Convention, which took place on Sunday, June 16. Watch the whole video & stay up-to-date with ONE Convention preparation materials here »

Question: You emphasize a lot the importance of studying in groups. Would it be possible to connect with other students during the convention that live in the same geographic regions (US States) in an organized manner? In other words, I am from Indiana, US and would like to meet all of the people from Indiana that come to the convention so we can stay in touch after the event for future study.

Dr. Michael Laitman: Yes, that’s true, yes. If they come from someplace—from North Carolina, from Texas, whatever—a place where you have 1,000s of miles and maybe only 5 people from there, then it would be very good if you get to know each other, connect and perhaps even arrange some activities together, like planning a special activity every few months together. Or maybe go visit one another, come together, at this place, at another person’s place, every so often.

Student: Or if we have a large group there, you can meet up with them.

Dr. Laitman: If you have a big group, then of course, yes.

Student: Therefore, the ONE Convention is a good place to get to know people that are geographically close to you, studying with you, and to formulate a group.

This Q&A is based on the Special Q&A Session with Dr. Michael Laitman in Preparation for the ONE Convention, which took place on Sunday, June 16. Watch the whole video & stay up-to-date with ONE Convention preparation materials here »

Student: We have a question from a lady who saw people dancing and singing at conventions. It’s kind of pressuring.

Dr. Laitman: If she has no need to jump or dance, then that’s fine, she needn’t worry about that. People at the convention need to feel relaxed. No one is compelling or forcing anyone. We have all kinds of habits—singing together, being connected in this way, holding hands, whatever—but it really is not mandatory. If you want to, do it. If not, don’t. Just come relaxed, free. I don’t think anyone will feel uptight there.

This Q&A is based on the Special Q&A Session with Dr. Michael Laitman in Preparation for the ONE Convention, which took place on Sunday, June 16. Watch the whole video & stay up-to-date with ONE Convention preparation materials here »

Question: How can I help during the ONE Convention without missing anything? It is my first convention. I’m arriving on Thursday, Aug. 7. I very much want to be of help. Any task is fine with me.

Dr. Michael Laitman: It’s the ratio. We are going to be at a place where we don’t attend to ourselves. We will have most things prepared in advance. We get there with all the equipment. It’s a place we know, a place where people know us. Food will be ready. It will be prepared by the hotel. We won’t have to buy, carry, serve, or do anything. Everyone will be sleeping in hotel rooms with beds, showers, etc. You’ll have everything.

All that is left is to absorb, to open ourselves and accept everyone, so that in the connection among ourselves we will feel the upper world. That’s all. So that is our only problem.

What duties have you considered? I recommend that people who were never at a convention be given no duties. I’m against it. It happens in Israel too. A new person comes, and during the lesson, they make him serve coffee. They need to sit, listen and gather impressions. They cannot connect to bestowal, to the group, etc. You shouldn’t do that. You “teach the boy according to the boy’s way.” Don’t put him into spiritual acts that he doesn’t feel as being spiritual. Therefore, you need to give these people the best seats to participate as emotionally as they can with everyone, so that they feel no pressure from others. In short, treat them as children. They’re beginners, so they’re babies.

This Q&A is based on the Special Q&A Session with Dr. Michael Laitman in Preparation for the ONE Convention, which took place on Sunday, June 16. Watch the whole video & stay up-to-date with ONE Convention preparation materials here »