Dr. Michael Laitman To Change the World – Change Man

UNESCO Reflects Not the Nations’ Antisemitism, But Our Own Self-Hatred

In April 2016, when UNESCO adopted a resolution denying Jewish history on Temple Mount, I wrote that this was only the beginning of a campaign to deny the history of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel, a campaign whose final

When a Debate Turns into Hate, We Are Sealing Our Fate

No emperor on earth has ever defeated us, but when we forgot that all Jews are responsible for one another, we sometimes defeated ourselves. Now, another such defeat is within sight. Following the removal of the metal detectors from the

Tu B’Av is More than One Day of Love

Much more than hearts and flowers! Discover the unconditional love symbolized by Tu B’Av and how it can elevate the world. In modern-day Israel, Tu b’Av (the 15th of Av) has become a feel-good day, mostly characterized by spouses buying chocolate and

Is It Too Late for American Jewry?

It may already be too late for American Jewry, but uniting the Jews above all the disagreements is still the only thing that can save them from a catastrophe that is now vividly in the horizon. For more than a

Rise of Anti-Semitism Following Neo-Nazi Riots in Charlottesville

Heard of Beer Pong? It’s a drinking game played by young people in the U.S.. They aim a ping pong ball into a half-full beer glass on the other side of the table. When someone scores, the player on the

Rosh Hashana is an Opportunity for Change

Rosh Hashana is not just the beginning of the Hebrew calendar; it is also a symbol of renewal. This is when we begin to scrutinize ourselves and determine how we want to improve ourselves. Considering the disasters America has been

The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah

THE MEANING OF ROSH HASHANAH Rosh Hashanah (the “beginning” or “head” of “the year”) is the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the 1st of Tishrei (September-October) each year. As with all Jewish holidays, understanding  its complete meaning requires understanding the law of

A Reality Check on the Middle East Peace Process

Trump’s best option may be to focus on maintaining a stable, relatively peaceful state of ceasefire, or better phrased, to keep hostilities to a bearable minimum. As Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, it seems as though Israel’s alliance with the

Who Does the Temple Mount Belong To?

Who the Temple Mount belongs to is a question at the center of a very complex ideological struggle. The Temple Mount’s status quo, while aiming to maintain stability between Jews and Muslims, Israelis and Palestinians, always endures ruptures. These ruptures’

Baruch Ashlag (the “Rabash”)

On a cold, rainy night in 1979, I could not sleep, my thoughts troubled me. Suddenly I found myself at the wheel, driving without direction. A large sign cut through my thoughts: “Bnei Brak.” I went in. The streets were

Charlottesville Protests: Historical Impact on Jews and Neo-Nazism

The Charlottesville protests have imprinted neo-Nazism and its criticism of Jews onto the modern historical map. The Jewish response has major implications. It’s the week of the Charlottesville protests. Neo-Nazi anger instantly spreads into global awareness as Vice News exposes the heart

A Kabbalistic Take on Ronald Lauder’s Blessing for the Jewish New Year

“On this New Year, a reminder that the strength of the Jewish people lies in our unity,” was written in huge letters on the pages of the major newspapers on the eve of Rosh Hashana.  The author, president of the