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

THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW THE STAGES OF THE MESSIANIC ERA שתי תקופות The popular “unboxing" trend relies on the entertainment value of surprises. A video of a blogger/influencer revealing a purchased or gifted product offers viewers the excitement of discovery. When it comes to the future revelations of the Messianic Era, there’s a lot to unpack. And the rush won’t come from some vicarious experience delivered on a six-inch screen. What is yet in store for us? סידור, שחרית לשבת

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

THE POWER OF EIGHT UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF MIRACLES כינור של שמונה נימין Who would welcome extending the workweek by three days? Well. it’s been attempted before. During the French Revolution, the calendar was temporarily altered by instituting “décades,” 10-day weeks, in order to break away from the religious tradition of a Divine day of rest. However, the system was unpopular and impractical, and after just twelve years, the seven-day week was reinstated. The natural rh

BRING IT ON CREATING A MOSHIACH ENVIRONMENT TODAY להביא לימות המשיח Artistic block is the bane of anyone who works in a creative field. The aspiring author. The brilliant artist. The talented musician. They all dream of taking the world by storm. Yet just as they are about to soar, self-doubt creeps in. They begin to wonder: Do I have what it takes? The author’s pen falters; the artist’s brush hesitates; and the singer’s powerful voice fades into an insecure whisper. What do

CENTER OF THE UNVERSE THE ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BEIT HAMIKDASH בית המקדש השלישי Border squabbles and political unrest crop up all over the globe, but one particular conflict bleeds most heavily off the news pages. Any multiethnic society may fight for religious—or secular—ground, but the swaying of one particular type of petitioner in one specific space is the ticking time bomb of a potential world war. What is it about Jerusalem and its environs that has every discerni

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

HOME FOR ONE UNDERSTANDING G-D'S PLAN דירה בתחתונים Technology has permeated every facet of our lives, transforming work, leisure, travel, and communication. With the swipe of a finger you can see people thousands of miles away. With the click of a button you instantaneously transfer funds to the other side of the globe. What once seemed impossible is now a reality, our vast planet smaller and more unified than ever, an interwoven environment where scattered people and resour