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

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

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

DAY OF JUDGMENT SHOULD WE FEAR THE END OF TIMES? יום הדין Heaven's Gate was a notorious cult that believed a spaceship would arrive to transport their souls to a higher plane of existence. In 1997, the group shocked the world when 39 members committed mass suicide in Rancho Santa Fe, California in hopes of rising to the Heavens. While few religions espouse such an extreme view, many do envision the messianic era in apocalyptic terms, when some will be judged worthy and ascend

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

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

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

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

REUNITED THE INGATHERING OF THE JEWISH NATION AND THE DIVINE קיבוץ גלויות: השבת העם והשכינה Soldiers returning home from the battlefield to their family’s warm embrace can trigger strong emotions, like those felt at the birth of a child, weddings, and funerals. After holding onto a crumpled family photograph for months, the reunion moment offers a newfound appreciation for the value of home and loved ones. Perhaps it's a glimpse into the future ultimate reunion between G-d an

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