Acknowledging our distance from the Creator is the first step towards redemption because it transforms the concept of exile from a situation limited to Israel to a universal human condition in need of repair.
HaRav Manitou illuminates the deeper meaning of specific halakhic concepts & historical figures by expanding them into general principles that explain the course of history on a broad universal plane.
While the search for meaning is deeply personal, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things fosters a universal perspective that enables unified efforts towards building a better world.