A WORLD TRANSFORMED A CHANGE IN FORM, NOT IN SUBSTANCE הרע יהפך לטוב In 1973, with the whole world on edge in the greatest global conflict of the 20th century, the Global Positioning System was born. It took only twenty years for America’s greatest strategic weapon of the Space War to be a force of public good. Where would we be today without GPS? זכרי' פרק יג, פסוק ב וְאֶת רוּחַ הַטֻּמְאָה אַעֲבִיר מִן הָאָרֶץ. אור החיים בראשית פרק א, פסוק א וְהִנֵּה יָדוּעַ כִּי הַקְּלִפָּ

HOLY & WHOLE THE LANDSCAPE OF JERUSALEM OF THE FUTURE ירושלים דלעתיד How far does a landmark go? In the early Sixties, unequipped to handle heavy commuter traffic, London Bridge was sinking into the Thames River at the rate of an inch every eight years. Enterprising city councilman Ivan Luckin sold the falling-down bridge to American business tycoon Robert MuCulloch. The bridge’s facing was cut, dismantled, shipped, and reconstructed in landlocked Lake Havasu, Arizona, where

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

HEAVENLY GUEST THE SANCTUARY WITHIN OUT HEARTS ושכנתי בתוכם Each year, 28 million Americans—roughly 8.2% of the population—pack up their lives and relocate. Some move in search of better housing, others to be closer to family, and some for new job opportunities. This constant reshuffling reflects a deep human desire for self-improvement and a sense of belonging. Jewish thought says that G‑d, too, seeks better living conditions. Where does He desire to dwell? Not in grand stru

TEACHER OF THE AGES MOSHAICH'S UNIQUE LEADERSHIP STYLE משיח: רב In Republic, the Greek philosopher Plato discusses politics and explores the ideal form of government. What if we had a “philosopher king,” he asks, who rules with wisdom, virtue and a love of the truth, rather than through autocracy and fear? Classical Greece has since evolved into Western Civilization in which democratic principles ultimately won out. So Plato’s dream remains purely, well, philosophical. רמב"ם

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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

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

BACK TO LIFE THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD IN THE MESSIANIC ERA תחיית המתים Apple Inc. is one of the most popular, successful and influential corporations in the modern world. Beginning in the mid-70s, it was launched by a partnership of a brilliant engineer, Steve Wozniak, and a charismatic visionary, Steve Jobs. Although much of the early technical and commercial success was due to the ingenuity of Wozniak, it is Jobs who became the public face and chief stakeholder in the c

THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS HOW MOSHIACH'S ARRIVAL WILL BRING TRUE WEALTH עסק כל העולם Ed Diener was a noted psychologist and professor. His research focused heavily on well-being and happiness, earning himself the nick-name “Dr. Happiness.” In his book Happiness he writes: “It is good for your happiness to have money, but toxic to your happiness to want money too much.” He may have been unaware, but this idea was prophesied more than two and a half thousand years before he began

HEARTBEAT OF A NATION UNDERSTANDING ISRAEL'S SIGNIFICANCE ארץ ישראל For a population and land area roughly the size of New Jersey, the international scrutiny Israel receives is vastly disproportionate. If you visit any news site, it's likely that the top story will involve Israel. Despite numerous ongoing conflicts around the globe, Israel remains a focal point. What is it about this tiny country that captivates so much global attention? יחזקאל לו כד - כח וְלָקַחְתִּי אֶתְכֶם

THE ART OF GIVING HOW TZEDAKAH IS THE KEY TO TRANSFORMATION צדקה מקרבת את הגאולה The United States boasts a vibrant tradition of philanthropy that fuels social engagement and community transformation. It's not just billionaires and large foundations making an impact—over two-thirds of Americans report that they have donated at least a small amount to charity in the past year. How can even a trivial donation make a significant difference? משנה תורה מתנות עניים י׳:א חַיָּבִין א

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

How to see the world today. G lobal events and human advancement is pointing the way to a world of redemption, peace, and G-dly knowledge. “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

O ne day, your worst enemy will become your greatest ally In the Messianic era, the yetzer hara will not be destroyed but transformed, with its passionate energy redirected from evil to holiness, from an enemy to a powerful ally for spiritual growth.

The Ultimate Mitzvah Experience Moshiach will restore not only the missing mitzvot but elevate all observance to its intended level of Divine consciousness and transformative power.

Seers of the Age of Information כולנו נביאים The Messianic era will democratize prophecy, transforming Divine consciousness from an elite spiritual achievement into the universal human experience. 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 w

The banner of the un-lost tribes In the end of days, the lost tribes will reunite under the humility and service of Yehudah, when service will channel spirituality to serve G-d forever.