Better known for the social programs he created, the Lubavitcher Rebbe's profound genius is brought into sharp focus in this thoughtfully written work. Drawing on the vast treasury of discourses and written works by Rabbi Schneerson, the author explores the metaphysical implications of placing the essence of holiness squarely within the mundane. This radical outlook is then applied to offer a distinctly Lubavitch perspective on Jewish observance , the soul, the afterlife, and Jewish outreach.

Heaven on Earth tackles this intellectual task with the layperson in mind, and the author`s skillful use of everyday analogies - from laser beams to chocolate ice cream - keeps this heavenly exploration down to Earth.

Contents:

Foreword

A Down to Earth Weltanschauung

A Synopsis of the Dirah Betachtonim System

Cosmology / A Hierarchy of Realities

Diversity and Unity

The G-d-World Relationship

The Drama of Creation

The Mystical Experience and Asceticism

The Language of Dirah Betachtonim

The Logic of Dirah Betachtonim

Religious Devotion

The Nature of G-d

The Human / Body and Soul

Mitzvot / Their Spiritual Role and Function

The Afterlife

History / A Dirah Betachtonim Perspective

Sociology / The Practical Application of Dirah Betachtonim

Appendix: The Meaning of the Hebrew Terms עצמות and עצם