What is the essential difference between humans and other creatures in nature? The abilities of other creatures change very little over hundreds or even thousands of years, whereas humans advance significantly from generation to generation. Why is this the case?…
We are living in a remarkable era, one in which the world is changing before our eyes from end to end. Some people are more concerned about the situation, others less so, but the situation is not tragic or so…
For decades, America has stood as a symbol of liberty, opportunity, and freedom. Jews who immigrated to its shores believed they had found refuge, a land where they could prosper and contribute to society without fear of persecution. But the…
When we move toward life’s ultimate goal, we can never be disappointed, neither today, nor tomorrow, nor ever, because it is the only genuine, eternal, and perfect goal we have in life. With that clarity, we can move ahead in…
When a child makes a mistake, many parents immediately start to lecture them harshly: “You are useless! You are worthless! Where was your head? How are you even going to live like this?” And the child sits there, dejected, absorbing…
If you truly want to help someone, you must be prepared to give fully and unconditionally. Giving means the action flows only from you to the other person, regardless of who they are, whether a man, woman, child, or even…
Italian scientists from the University of Catania created a computer model of 1,000 individuals, observed their progress over 40 years, and concluded that the wealthiest and most successful were not the smartest—but the luckiest. Kabbalah teaches that we each have our destinies…
The meaning of Lag B’Omer is generally not well understood. Its historical background and the sequence of events leading up to the holiday are unfamiliar, not to mention its spiritual significance, which has all but vanished from the public’s view.…
Humanity keeps inventing more and more because it wants to achieve a serene and good life. However, the opposite happens. Take nuclear energy, for example. We say it is for peaceful purposes, but at the same time, it has the…
Today, we live in a time when people have stopped sensing one another. For instance, Hortulanus, Machielse, and Meeuwesen’s “Social Isolation in Modern Society” explored how social isolation manifests in contemporary societies, showing the decline in social contacts and emotional connections among…
When I look at the world today, I see that there are already eight billion of us. And yet, very few are ready to say, “I am the one who needs to learn.” Everyone points at others: “They are bad…
If leaders feel an excessive desire for power, the first thing they must do is decide to set a clear condition: leadership must be determined solely by the measure of kindness and love that they have for those under their…