It’s very likely that you are not familiar with the term “Basel III.” But for those involved in the financial system, Basel III is a phrase that represents the disillusionment that followed the trauma we all experienced in the global economic…
Dr. Michael Laitman
To Change the World – Change Man
Fighting Anti-Semitism — an Open Letter to Secretary of State Pompeo
Dear Secretary Pompeo, I appreciate that your office is allocating funds to fight anti-Semitism around the world. As we saw at the recent AIPAC gathering, anti-Semitism appears to be the only issue that truly unifies the Jewish people above the…
Anti-Semitism an Ominous Presence in US Politics
How many times do freshman lawmakers from the Democratic Party need to apologize for anti-Semitic remarks until we understand what truly lies in their hearts and minds toward Israel and the Jews? Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar allegation that the Jewish lobby and money are…
Hanukkah Universally Illuminates Our Lives
Hanukkah is not just another week in the Jewish calendar. It can be used as a respite dedicated to personal enlightenment, one week set aside for life transformation. The holiday of Hanukkah signifies the victory of light over darkness, unity over division.…
To Thoughtfully Govern Leaders Must Rediscover the Family
On Nov. 11, 1918, World War I ended. One hundred years later, bells rang at the foot of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris as leaders of some 70 countries marched shoulder to shoulder on the plaza, marking the 100th…
Understanding the Midterm Elections From a Global Perspective
“The only thing that I regret is that I killed two [cops] … I wish I killed more of those …” said illegal immigrant Luis Bracamontes with a diabolical grin on his face. Then came the title, “Who Else Would…
Trump’s Moves Better Suited to Our Interconnected Globe in Our Times
Last week, President Trump made another strategic move on the global chessboard. He officially announced that the U.S. is pulling back funding for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees. Germany, in response to Trump, announced that it would…
Global Interdependence Means No One Wins a Trade War
The storm around the rapid deterioration of Turkey’s economy sent shock waves in financial markets — globally. In light of the worsening relations between Turkey and the U.S., and as a result of President Trump’s declaration of double caps on…
Smartphone Era Demands We Bridge Tech-Generation Gap
Studies conducted in different countries show dependency on smartphones is growing. France recently banned the use of smartphones in schools. The decision was made out of concern that students were becoming addicted to mobile-phone use. Will such restrictive moves solve…
When Did Breastfeeding Become a Bargaining Chip?
It is, and always has been, the best food for babies. There is no controversy about the benefits of breast milk, but its politicization is giving us food for thought. The New York Times claimed that the U.S. government unsuccessfully threatened nations…
Why Social Platforms Are Making Us Less Social
Is the social media you use made with good intentions? Far from it. A recent BBC investigation opens up about the meticulous work that goes into making social media apps as addictive as possible, and that roughly the third of the world’s…
July 4th Reminds: Independence Only Grows Rooted in Unity
Today you celebrate your 242nd birthday. You grew from various groups of settlers and separated colonies into the 50 united — and independent — states of America. Freedom is the product you always promoted in the global arena, the brand…