The roots of the Kabbalah Centre can be traced back to the great Kabbalist Rav Yehuda Ashlag, who, in 1922 established the Kabbalah Centre. On his passing, Rav Yehuda Tzvi Brandwein took over at the helm. Rav Berg was one of the students of Rav Brandwein, and the Kabbalah Centre’s sites relates that Rav Brandwein designated Rav Berg as his disciple who was to continue the Kabbalah Center’s tasks. Rav Berg and his wife, Karen, have been at the helm for over 30 years!