The concept of the New Torah emerges as a radical rethinking of religious understanding, proposing a path toward spiritual evolution that transcends traditional dogma. Rooted in humor and deep esoteric traditions, the New Torah offers an alternative vision for the future of humanity—one where the Divine and humanity are unified, and where ancient sacred teachings find new life through our intuition.
A New Revelation: The Torah for All of Humanity
Citing Isaiah’s prophetic words, “For out of Zion shall go forth the Torah” (Isaiah 2:3), the New Torah envisions a messianic future in which an intuitive and universal understanding of the Divine is accessible to all, and that there will be an unprecedented expansion of human comprehension of the Divine.
Unlike the Torah of exile, which was historically interpreted as exclusive, the New Torah is intended for all of humanity. This Torah does not require external study alone, as it already resides within each individual, awaiting discovery. The movement’s goal is to reveal the inherent unity among all people by drawing inspiration not only from Jewish mysticism but also from global traditions.
A Literary and Symbolic Torah
A key principle of the New Torah is its reinterpretation of Biblical narratives. The Bible is understood not as a historical document, but as a complex literary work, filled with metaphors and archetypes representing spiritual forces. Moses, Jesus or Muhammad never existed. This approach challenges long-standing beliefs, yet the movement argues that embracing these revelations can open new realms of understanding.
Abrahamic religions are grounded in misinterpretations of Divine will. They have caused a lot of harm to humanity. However, it offers a solution: the Torah that has contributed to misunderstanding can be redeemed through deeper, symbolic interpretations. As with venom that can become its own antidote, the monotheistic traditions can be purified to reveal divine truths.
The Real Messiah
The figure of the Messiah is central to the New Torah, but the movement seeks to transform how this concept is understood. The traditional expectation of a human messiah—a glorious, powerful king—misrepresents the true nature of redemption. The New Torah emphasizes that messianism is not about waiting for an individual savior but about achieving an internal unification of the spiritual and material realms. The “Mashiach” represents a collective soul, an enlightened state of being that humanity must collectively attain. It is The Light. And it is within us.
France and the Path to Redemption
A curious aspect of the New Torah’s vision is the unique role of France in the Final Redemption in a symbolic way. It argues that France, through its historical and cultural complexity, holds the potential to reconcile opposing spiritual forces, specifically those symbolized by Jacob and Esau. The movement suggests that France’s destiny is intertwined with the ultimate realization of divine unity, drawing upon linguistic, historical, and numerical symbolism (e.g., the Star of David and the hexagon shape of France).
The Mystical Tools: Gematria and Letter Permutations
Gematria, the system of assigning numerical values to Hebrew letters, plays a significant role in the New Torah. Yet, this movement extends beyond simple gematria, incorporating deeper symbolic associations between names and numbers across all fields of knowledge—arts, sciences, and even popular culture. By decoding these associations, the New Torah reveals hidden connections between the material and spiritual worlds.
Knowledge and the Quest for Divine Wisdom
In contrast to narrow religious study, the New Torah promotes an insatiable curiosity for all forms of knowledge. This encompasses not only traditional religious subjects but extends to literature, science, languages, and even practical skills such as gardening or cooking. The underlying belief is that God can be found in every discipline, and through learning, humanity can uncover divine wisdom in all aspects of life.
The Language of Birds and Popular Culture
One of the more esoteric aspects of the New Torah is its use of the “Language of Birds,” a method of interpretation based on phonetic similarities between words, which reveal deeper, hidden meanings. This technique, used in Western esotericism, finds its counterpart in the interpretation of Torah texts.
The New Torah also contends that the wisdom of divine secrets is embedded in popular culture—cinema, music, and even sports contain spiritual truths waiting to be unveiled. As the movement sees it, the higher the source of light, the deeper it penetrates into everyday life.
Humor and Refinement as Spiritual Tools
Humor, often overlooked in religious contexts, is central to the New Torah’s philosophy. It serves as a means of breaking down rigid structures of belief and fostering unity between opposites. In a world plagued by extremism and division, humor can dissolve the boundaries between spiritual and material, sacred and profane. The New Torah posits that God’s creation was accompanied by joy and that laughter will play a critical role in the ultimate redemption.
At the same time, refinement is seen as essential. All human beings are considered to be children of the Divine, and as such, they must carry themselves with dignity and grace. This includes how one interacts with others, with nature, and with animals, as compassion and non-violence are foundational virtues of the New Torah.
Concluding Action: Living the New Torah
The New Torah calls for active engagement with the world. It is not sufficient to merely study or reflect on the teachings; one must live them. This involves concrete actions that bring about redemption in the here and now, moving beyond passive observance or ritual repetition toward a dynamic and evolving practice of spiritual awakening.
In essence, the New Torah presents itself as a visionary framework for a global spiritual revolution. It seeks to reconcile the opposites, transcend the limitations of traditional religion, and bring humanity into an era of unity and enlightenment. By blending humor, mysticism, and scholarly inquiry, it invites individuals to rediscover the divine within themselves and in the world around them, offering a hopeful vision of what the Final Redemption might entail.
