FINALLY REUNITED THE BANNER OF THE UN-LOST TRIBES עשרת השבטים Across distant lands—from the rugged Ethiopian Highlands to India’s remote villages—clans claiming a connection to the ancient Israelites have been discovered. At a time when Jewish identity is so emergent, what can a lost chapter of history teach us? ישעיהו י״א וְהָיָה  בַּיּוֹם הַהוּא יוֹסִיף ה'  שֵׁנִית יָדוֹ לִקְנוֹת אֶת־שְׁאָר עַמּוֹ אֲשֶׁר יִשָּׁאֵר מֵאַשּׁוּר וּמִמִּצְרַיִם וּמִפַּתְרוֹס וּמִכּוּשׁ וּמֵעֵיל

THIS IS GOOD NEWS HOW TO SEE THE WORLD TODAY העולם נהיה טוב יותר “Do you look like your dog?” originated in a photo series by Gerrard Gethings featuring canines alongside their owners. That’s not the first time humans have been compared to hounds; the Talmud posits that people prior to Moshiach’s arrival will have “the face of a dog”. Commentary ranges from the pessimistic prediction of a generation of spineless leaders, like a dog who sprints ahead but always turns back for

THE END (AND THE BEGINNING) HOW TO SAVE A DESTRUCTIVE WORLD חד חרוב In 1513, Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León landed on the shores of what is now Florida while chasing the Fountain of Youth. Throughout history, humanity has used alchemy, elixirs, cryogenics, or today’s billion-dollar tech to reverse aging through therapeutic methods or genetic engineering. But what is truly in store for humanity? Jewish tradition’s view on future life is so radical, it defies imagination.

EVIL'S FATE ONE DAY, YOUR WORST ENEMY WILL BECOME YOUR GREATEST ALLY שחיטת יצר הרע Have you ever heard the haunting ballad Chad Gadya—"One Little Goat”? Its theme is a chain of consumption: cat devours goat, dog kills cat, stick beats dog, fire burns stick, water extinguishes fire, ox drinks water, slaughterer butchers ox; finally the Angel of Death murders the slaughterer. But the song doesn't end there. In the final verse, the Holy One destroys the Angel of Death. This anci

HOUSE OF DAVID WHEN HUMILTY MAKES YOU GREAT מלך מבית דוד A king of ancient Persia was chopping down trees in a stranger’s courtyard in anger; on the cusp of felling the last standing sapling, a geezer appeared, seized his ax, and threatened his life. The king awakened from this nightmare with a bloody gash on his forehead, and a memory of the old man, who had called himself King David, warning him to protect his last remaining progeny or risk dethroning and death. Indeed, in

CONNECTION COMPLETE THE ULTIMATE MITZVAH EXPERIENCE שלימות התורה והמצוות From the ancient Code of Hammurabi to modern human rights declarations, systems of law focus on a few broad principles, like justice and respect. But the Torah stands apart: The commandments and community customs guide every aspect of human relationships and how we connect to G-d. Today, we can only observe a fraction of the 613 mitzvot—what would it mean to experience Torah completely? רמב"ם הלכות מלכים

PROPHETABLE SEERS OF THE AGE OF INFORMATION כולנו נביאים Forty-one percent of Americans believe in the paranormal. Seekers turn to psychics, fortune tellers, and spiritual advisors for insight into life's uncertainties. But the market is flooded with charlatans and con artists, and it is rare to find a true seer. Can you imagine a world where authentic spiritual vision becomes as common as physical sight? משנה תורה להרמב"ם תשובה פרק ט', הלכה ב מִפְּנֵי שֶׁאוֹתוֹ הַמֶּלֶךְ שֶׁ

HERE AND NOW WHEN HOLINESS IS LOCAL מאך דא ארץ ישראל Around 200 years ago, a disciple of the Tzemach Tzedek, the third Lubavitcher Rebbe, decided that he wanted to settle in Israel. He went to his Rebbe to ask him for a blessing. The Tzemach Tzedek replied, “Mach doh Eretz Yisroel—Make the Land of Israel right here.” What if life’s greatest journeys are defined not by miles but by the degree of transformation? פסיקתא רבתי א' אָמַר ר׳ לֵוִי: עֲתִידָה יְרוּשָׁלַיִם לִהְיוֹת כְּ

THE SECOND SANAI DECODING THE NEW TORAH OF MOSHIACH תורה חדשה Determined to break the German Enigma codes, Alan Turing built the Bombe, a machine that rapidly tested possible settings for the scrambled letters. In his quiet room at Bletchley Park, he and his team decoded messages to assist Allied convoys in dodging deadly U-boats, eventually shifting the tide of World War II. But the greatest codes are yet to be decrypted in the future. ויקרא רבה י״ג, ג אָמַר רַבִּי אָבִין בּ

FROM REBELLION TO REDEMPTION COUNTERCULTURE AS TEH KEY TO MOSHAICH חוצפא יסגי War protesters, opposed to the intervention of the United States in political skirmishes overseas, earned the derogatory name “peaceniks” by New York’s Village Voice in the 1960s. These military pacifists, we can perhaps argue, were simply young people with ideals too modern for their times. סוטה מט ע"ב בְּעִקְבוֹת מְשִׁיחָא חוּצְפָּא יִסְגֵּא…נְעָרִים פְּנֵי זְקֵנִים יַלְבִּינוּ, זְקֵנִים יַעַמְדוּ

THE FEMININE FORCE UNVEILING WOMEN'S HIDDEN POWER נקבה תסובב גבר How much progress has the Feminist movement made in fields once dominated by men? Today, more than half of all medical school students and about two out of five practicing attorneys are female. Yet women remain underrepresented as CEOs and heads of major organizations. A notable exception is the Chabad-Lubavitch movement, where nearly 50% of leadership roles are filled by women. They run schools, global humanita

KID IN A CANDY STORE MATERIAL BOUNTY IN THE AGE OF MOSHIACH גלוסקאות וכלי מילת An online bookstore opened in Bellevue, Washington in 1995, the tiny first chapter of the e-retail giant, Amazon. Who woulda thought? Imagine the next big thing after the convenience and expediency of the same-day drone drop: a world where items are always available and never out of stock. כתובות קיא ע"ב אָמַר רַבִּי חִייָא בָּר יוֹסֵף: עֲתִידָהּ אֶרֶץ יִשְׂרָאֵל שֶׁתּוֹצִיא גְלוּסקָאוֹת וּכְלֵי מִ

19 KISLEV SPECIAL TASTE OF FREEDOM THE PRECISE TIMING OF THE CHASSIDIC REVOLUTION ערב שבת אחר חצות What are the long-term effects of the Information Age on the human experience? Global use of mobile data has increased more than 150-fold in just one decade, from a yearly output of 3.86 exobytes in 2010 to 586 exabytes in 2020 (that’s a jump from about 4 million to 600 million gigabytes). A projected 463 exabytes of data will be generated daily in 2025. This exponential surge i

A NEW KIND OF KING MONARCHY IN THE MESSIANIC ERA מלך המשיח In 1689, Enlightenment philosopher John Locke published Two Treatises of Government challenging the “Divine right of kings” and arguing for a government based on the consent of the people. Since then, government monarchies have been on the decline. But one of the central themes of the future redemption is the appointment of King Moshiach who will, in the words of Maimonides, “correct the entire world to serve G-d in u

CHANGE IN THE FOOD CHAIN THE IMPACT OF ELEVATED CONSCIOUSNESS IN THE FUTURE וגר זאב עם כבש Enthralled by the 400 pound gorilla during a family trip to the zoo, a 3 year old found his way into its enclosure. Harambe, the gorilla, approached the boy, picking him up and strutting in front of the terrified onlookers. Concerned for the boy’s safety, the zoo officials killed Harambe with a single shot. Was such drastic action necessary? The online controversy that resulted was so w

SOUL OF TORAH THE HIDDEN DIMENSION OF JEWISH KNOWLEDGE פנימיות התורה Mindfulness has transitioned from “cool trend” to necessity in today's fast-paced world. Amidst a barrage of superficial content, a digital detox is a way to reclaim focus and inner peace. But beyond stepping away from distractions and quieting the external noise, true mindfulness requires an individual to delve deeper and reconnect with their center. What is the secret to uncovering the rich layers of meani

WELLSPRINGS OF THE WORLD HOW THE TEACHINGS OF CHASSIDUT FACILITATE THE FINAL REDEMPTION יפוצו מעיינותיך חוצה Even in a world rendered small on account of technological advancement in communication, it still takes much mastery and moolah to reach the masses. Marketing companies command a hefty sum for their advertising and publicity services, whether for a product being brought to market or a political candidate running for office. What plays the primary role in bringing Tora

WHAT'S IN A MITZVAH THE POWER OF TRANSFORMATION IS IN EVERYDAY ACTIONS מצוה מלשון ציווי וצותאי Throughout history, rulers, leaders, and philosophers have developed various theories and methods on how to construct the best society. Each theory and method offers what it considers to be the most essential building blocks to achieve their goals. However, man-made versions of human and social development are often subject to miscalculation and even malice, whereas the Creator's vi

REALITY CHECK LIVING A DREAM, EAGER TO AWAKE. גלות וגאולה - שינה ויקיצה Perhaps the most astonishing technological development of our time is Artificial Intelligence. Ask an AI generator to depict an old Lithuanian rabbi soaring over New York City while clutching an enormous pickle. Moments later it will generate this wacky sight. Surely, this is a sign of extraordinary technological capabilities, but perhaps, more deeply, this distortion has its roots in the very environment