On one hand, there are forces of good and evil, positive and negative, and light and darkness. On the other hand, over the generations sages have spoken about balance, connection between opposites, and the need for complementarity. Did anyone listen…
Jerusalem is indeed a unique city, not just geographically, historically, or religiously, but experientially. People visit Jerusalem from all over the world and many report strange emotional states, a sense of heightened meaning, and even psychological disturbances. This phenomenon, known…
We are used to living with a certain level of uncertainty. We incorporate it into formulas, define probabilities for different scenarios, and prepare possible responses. However, when a great threat stands before us and we suddenly lose control and everything…
Can we neutralize our enemies’ evil thoughts even before they lead them to act against us? What would we be willing to give for such a weapon, one that would spare us pain and loss? Let us start from the…
The wisdom of Kabbalah explains to us that the whole of reality is a single system. In all of nature, one general force operates, and we exist under it. If we are wise, that force is much wiser. Moreover, if…
What can help people of Israel today who seek protection, an anchor, security, and safety? There is a critical point that usually is given zero importance, time, or activity: the point of connection. I am not speaking about a regular…
In Israel, we know how to unite when there is a military operation. We put aside our quarrels and go out together to defend the country. If we learn how to unite also during routine times, we will discover that…
I am no expert on international conflict resolution. History, however, has taught me that Israel will always be in humanity’s sights, and it will not be allowed to rest, precisely because of the unique role the people of Israel have…
Iran is a superpower that wants to rule, if not the world, then at least the Middle East. Israel, even though it is no superpower, stands in its way. It is no religious matter, but Iran views Israel’s powerful presence…
The story of our exile in Egypt begins with intense hatred among brothers, continues with their reconciliation and prosperity, collapses again into division and crisis, and ends with unity and a miraculous escape. And the prize for our restored unity:…
It is because that is how we want it to be. It is much easier to fight an external enemy than to fight our own ego in order to love others, to humble ourselves before everyone, and to reach a…
Passover marks the most festive Jewish holiday, a celebration of freedom when the people of Israel united around Moses, overcame internal divisions, and earned freedom from slavery in Egypt. Today, as Passover approaches, instead of approaching such unity, we see…