Summary
Ellin talks about Kabbalah, the mystical, ancient study that originated in Spain and France around the 13th century and later turned into the spiritual therapy du jour today. She further proceeds to present testimonies from people, which focus on whether the Kabbalah Centre wants its members' hearts or money.
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The String That Binds
The building at 155 East 48th Street gleams like a freshly polished piece OF MARBLE. IT IS SPOTLESS, PRISTINE; IT COULD BE IAN SCHRAGER'S LATEST HOTEL OR A SWANKY, IF AUSTERE, NEW RESTAURANT. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT SPARKLES: THE HEAVY GLASS DOORS LEADING INTO THE WHITE- TILED LOBBY; THE BOTTLED WATER LINED UP ON A TABLE; THE BEATIFIC FACES ON THE WORKERS MILLING ABOUT. * UPSTAIRS, IN A GENERIC CONFERENCE ROOM-ROWS OF PLASTIC CHAIRS, AN OVERSIZE IP CHART SET UPON AN EASEL, RECESSED FLUORESCENT LIGHTING-PEOPLE LISTEN TO A BEAMING TEACHER AT THE MANHATTAN BRANCH OF THE KABBALAH CENTRE. * "DON'T BELIEVE ANYTHING YOU HEAR IN THIS COURSE. TEST IT IN YOUR LIFE. IT HAS TO WORK FOR YOU. BELIEVING MEANS THERE IS ALREADY AN ELEMENT OF DOUBT," HE SAYS WITH THE CADENCE OF A CANTOR. "THE SECRET TO SUCCESS IS TO KNOW THE LAWS OF LIFE-NOT TO BELIEVE IN THEM. WHEN YOU TEST THESE LAWS AND PRINCIPLES, YOU WILL COME TO ...
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