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

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

ON TOP OF GIANTS THE CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF BRINGING MOSHIACH ננס על גבי הענק Google Scholar’s homepage announces: "Stand on the shoulders of giants," inviting each visitor to build their research on the huge repository of current academic study. With the advent of AI, you don’t have to even read those studies to easily access the most pertinent and advanced information available on the internet. (But don’t try that on the path to a doctorate.) תשובות רבינו ישעי' דטראני (רי"ד),

SECOND TAKES WHY MIRACLES AND ENDURING CHANGE ARE COMING אראנו נפלאות The year 1648 was a uniquely turbulent time for the Jewish people as Chmielnicki’s Cossacks tore through much of Eastern Europe. Into the fray stepped Shabbtai Tzvi (1626–1676), a student of Kabbalah—and a false Messiah. Arrested by Ottoman authorities who feared he and his adherents would retake the Holy Land, he chose Islam over death, plunging Jews worldwide into a crisis of faith. What distinguishes the

MESSENGER OF REDEMPTION ELIYAHU AND THE LAST STEPS OF EXILE אליהו הנביא The damaged shell of the Eliyahu Hanavi Synagogue in the Jobar suburb of Damascus carries the unbelievable history of the Jewish people over millennia. A plaque at the entrance traces the Beit Knesset’s provenance to the time of the First Temple. According to local legend, the synagogue is built over the cave where the prophet Eliyahu anointed his student Elisha to succeed him. This is not the only synag

UP AGAINST APATHY ELIMINATING JUDIASM'S EXISTENTIAL THREAT מחיית עמלק What is that single feeling linked to low self-esteem, depression, isolation, mental decline and spiritual regression? It’s actually nothing—that’s right, it’s a lack of emotion that leaves people feeling lost, disconnected and neglecting their self-care. במדבר כד:כ וַיַּרְא אֶת־עֲמָלֵק וַיִּשָּׂא מְשָׁלוֹ וַיֹּאמַר רֵאשִׁית גּוֹיִם עֲמָלֵק וְאַחֲרִיתוֹ עֲדֵי אֹבֵד׃ תרגום יונתן וַחֲמָא יַת דְבֵית עֲמָלֵק וּ

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REVELATION & REVOLUTION JEWISH MYSTICISM MEETS SOCIETAL CHANGE נפתחו שערי חכמה Table salt. Gold. Helium. Do these disparate elements have anything in common? In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev organized elements according to their atomic mass and properties, creating the first Periodic Table of the Elements. In doing so, he uncovered recurring patterns that demonstrate that all types of matter have a common underlying structure. This breakthrough led to many other discoveries showing

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

FOREVER HOME ON THE VERGE OF FULFILLING A 4000 YEAR OLD PROMISE ארץ עשר אומות At a time when the Jewish right to their homeland is broadly questioned by mainstream media, and international entities like the ICC and the UN have bought into a false narrative that “Zionist” is synonymous with “colonizer,” it is hard to imagine a world that recognizes the truth of Israel’s history. But did you know that in 1976, Chaim Herzog, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, succeeded i

SOUND OF REDEMPTION THE INNER DIMENSION OF THE SHOFAR OF MOSHIACH יתקע בשופר גדול The Pennsylvania State House Bell first resounded from its steeple in Philadelphia to herald the U.S. Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776. The bell has become a symbol of freedom in the United States, proudly displayed today in its own landmark building across from its original location. “Proclaim liberty throughout the land,” the biblical verse inscribed on the bell, gave it its

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

RETURN TO SELF WHY TESHUVA IS INEVITABLE סוף ישראל לעשות תשובה As of this writing, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded in space for fourteen weeks. What started as a weeklong visit to the International Space Station for Wilmore and Williams may stretch many more months. Engineers on earth are working overtime to diagnose and correct the malfunctions of their Starliner spacecraft so it can return. Is their shuttle even repairable? While people and s

THE METAMORPHIS OF EVIL THE UNHOLY FORECASTER OF THE MOSHIACH PROPHECY נבואת בלעם: גדרו וכוונתו The League of Antisemites was created by a German journalist in 1897. The ideas espoused weren’t new, with the same old anti-Jewish lies and bigotry—but as atheists, the league looked for a definition to their hatred that could no longer be explained along religious lines. Thus the term “Semite,” a Middle-Eastern cultural grouping, was coined. This has created a new realm of conf

THE LAST STAND UNIQUE CAPABILITIES IN THE FINAL MOMENTS OF EXILE. דור האחרון של גלות In recent decades, long-distance running has become increasingly popular. There are over 800 annual marathons worldwide, with an estimated 1.1 million runners participating. Whether running for a cause or to set a personal record, each runner must train for the multi-mile trek by building stamina and endurance. However, as runners will say, the last mile is always the hardest. When the energy

THE ETERNAL PROMISE A REDEMPTION, IT'S REDEEMER, AND THEIR BIBLICAL GUARANTEE ושב ה’ אלקיך את שבותך People generally react with skepticism and cynicism to political candidates' campaign promises. Often crafted by savvy PR teams, backed by voter statistics and influenced by focus groups, these promises may lack true conviction, and the gap between what is promised and what is actually delivered can be quite significant. What factors contribute to a person's belief when promise

State of The Union UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF G-D'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE JEWISH PEOPLE מתן תורה: אירוסין ונישואין Synthesis is the act of combining two or more elements to form a new entity. This process occurs in nature, such as the combination of hydrogen and oxygen to create water, and in human-directed activities, such as cooking and composing music. The ability to synthesize helps sustain existence and promotes personal growth and development. What does this crucial pr

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

I BELIEVE MOSHIACH IN OUR TIMES אֲנִי מַאֲמִין…בְּבִיאַת הַמָּשִֽׁיחַ A group of modern psychologists have coined the term "primal world beliefs" (also called "primals") to define how individuals live their lives based on what they perceive as "truths." To determine what these beliefs are, they fed sacred texts, movies, fiction books, and tweets into a data analysis tool. They then narrowed in on 26 primary words that people use to describe the world. The adjectives range fro