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Michael Berg (born June 29, 1973) is an ordained Rabbi, Kabbalah scholar, and noted spiritual leader. He edited the first unabridged English translation of The Zohar and is currently Co-Director of the Kabbalah Centre alongside his mother Karen Berg and older brother Yehuda Berg. He is the son of Philip Berg, the controversial leader who inherited the directorship of the Kabbalah Centre in 1969.

In recent years, Michael has come to the public's attention through his role as Co-Founder of Raising Malawi. In 2008, Madonna (entertainer) and Gucci hosted a celebrity-studded fundraiser on behalf of Michael's Raising Malawi organization called "A Night to Benefit Raising Malawi & UNICEF".

Michael Berg is the author of several introductory and advanced books on Kabbalah. Included among them are Secrets of The Zohar and Becoming Like God. In addition, he publishes a weekly blog and oversees content for an online learning platform, Kabbalah University.

[edit] See Also

• Kabbalah Centre, The Kabbalah Centre
• Raising Malawi, Raising Malawi
• Inspiring Change, Official Blog
• Kabbalah University

[edit] References

• 1. Ask the Kabbalist Rabbi, About.com
• 2. A-Rod: Kabbalah, Table for Two!, TMZ.com
• 3. What's Behind Hollywood's Fascination with Kabbalah?, ABC News
• 3. Madonna Finds A Cause, TIME Magazine
• 4. Madonna and friends raise awareness for Malawi, USA Today
• 5. Demi and Madonna host Kabbalah party, Female First