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

REDEEMER'S RESUME THE MAKING OF THE REAL MOSHIACH בחזקת משיח ומשיח ודאי Throughout Jewish history, at least eleven false messiahs brought calamity and despair to the Jewish people. The 17th century Sabbatean movement's aftermath lasted generations, spawning the Frankists, who converted to Christianity, and the Dönmeh Muslims in Turkey still extant today. While hindsight reveals each poser’s failures, the essential question persists: what truly distinguishes an authentic Moshi

MOSHIACH TRAVELOGUE THE POWER OF TORAH TO BRING REDEMPTION לימוד עניני גאולה ומשיח With a few taps on a 5-inch device, a message travels across the world, a financial transaction is completed, a photo edited and shared. It feels like magic—but it’s quantum mechanics at work. Beneath the surface, billions of transistors rely on the tunnel effect to keep the smartphone humming. Most users have never heard of wave functions or energy barriers, yet they continue to trust the powe

TEACHER OF THE AGES MOSHIACH'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

REALIZING REDEMPTION HOW DEMANDING MOSHIACH BRINGS HIM CLOSER לבקש גאולה The Law of Attraction is not about relationships or magnetic fields. In modern lingo, it’s called “manifestation,” and it is a mind game based on the premise that when you want something badly enough, and believe strongly enough that it will work out for you, it will happen. What is the value of a positive attitude in Jewish philosophical thought and what are its ramifications on future events? חיד״א מדב

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

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

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

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

PLANTED, NOT BURIED THE TRANSFORMATIVE NATURE OF A FAST DAY ימי הצומות יהפכו לימים טובים Many ancient cultures contain the legend of a phoenix. The story is of a bird that lives hundreds of years only to be self-immolated, then ultimately reborn from its own ashes. The book of Iyov [29:18] speaks of a bird called “chol” as a symbol of Iyov’s dashed hopes for longevity. Rashi explains that the chol lives a thousand years and then reverts to its youthful self. A symbol of immor

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

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