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.

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

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

EXILE'S EXPIRATION DATES WHEN THE TIME OF REDEMPTION COMES AND GOES קצים What do the years 965, 1216, 1533, and 1943 have in common? These years contained moments filled with infinite possibility hidden within the fabric of history — dates that shimmered with redemptive energy. Corrupt civilizations rise and fall while we hold our breath for the cosmic conclusion of their ignoble aims. But what happens when the appointed hour strikes and the world keeps spinning? סנהדרין צ״ז:

THE SECOND SANAI DECODING THE NEW TORAH OF MOSHIACH תורה חדשה Determined to break the German Enigma codes, Alan Turing built the Bombe, a machine that rapidly tested possible settings for the scrambled letters. In his quiet room at Bletchley Park, he and his team decoded messages to assist Allied convoys in dodging deadly U-boats, eventually shifting the tide of World War II. But the greatest codes are yet to be decrypted in the future. ויקרא רבה י״ג, ג אָמַר רַבִּי אָבִין בּ

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

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

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

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

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

NO ONE LEFT BEHIND EVERY JEW WILL BE PART OF THE MOSHIACH EXPERIENCE גלות וגאולה - שינה ויקיצה The United States is one of the many nations that formally forbids foreign felons from breaching their borders. Within the justice system, there are different degrees of restrictions on criminals, and a “record” can deny a person rights and permissions. What are the limitations of entry into the Moshiach era? Is there a system of plea deals, expungements, or pardons that may come in

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