To uncover the code hidden in the Passover story, we need to begin long before the Exodus from Egypt. Once upon a time, in ancient Babylon, there was a cunning and tyrannical king. He ruled over our ancestors—who, of course,…
How do you feel as if you are one nation with someone who thinks the exact opposite of you, with someone who behaves in ways that infuriate you, and who makes you feel that they are driving your very country…
Depression, addictions, and divorce all stem from a lack of happiness. Our grandparents had harder lives materially, but it seems they felt better. What happened to us in the age of abundance? What can add color to the grayness of…
A business without a vision will eventually go bankrupt. But what about a country? How long can we continue without a clear sense of identity and purpose? What vision could transform us into a people who illuminate all of humanity?…
Humanity is constantly waiting for positive changes to come from the outside. We hope that governments, technologies, economic systems, or social reforms will improve our lives. But we see that no external change will solve our problems. We need to…
What is the difference between military service and civilian life? In the army, you are surrounded by friends, and afterward, you are left on your own to face a challenging reality. What should we study? What kind of work is…
First, what is the upper world? The upper world is not a distant place somewhere beyond the stars. It is a state of perception, that of correct self-assessment. It is attained via thorough inner examination in which we evaluate our…
Modern society is built on egoism, i.e., the desire to enjoy for self-benefit at the expense of others. From childhood, people are taught that success means getting ahead of others, standing above them, earning more, achieving more, and securing a…
Nothing happens by chance. All of our encounters are predetermined. All of us are interconnected and interdependent from the outset, with each of us already being in a designated state. If we need to encounter each other in some way…
People often look down on the idea of play. If you tell someone they are playing, they might take offense. “I’m not playing,” they will say with pride, as though play belongs only to children and has no place in…
These are not easy times for Israel. An ancient people and a relatively young state, who still searches for its identity. For decades, we have tried to be like every other nation, yet something has not worked. Something has remained…
When we seem to be on the verge of reaching the goal, surprisingly we experience weakness. We start feeling tired and questioning why even bother going the distance, that what was previously a lofty aspiration now feels pointless. This is…