On September 26, 2014, BBC News published a story titled, “Islamic State crisis: ‘3,000 European jihadists join fight.’” Many more reports appeared in Western media outlets at the time, asking why ISIS was so appealing to young Western Europeans. Did…
Each year around this time, Jews wish one another, “Happy New Year.” The High Holy Days are a time of joy, as well as a time of reflection. This year, it seems as though there is much more to reflect on than in past years.
The Israeli Independence Day always gets me pensive. With its reliance on military and monetary aid from the US, and its extensive export to Asia, Europe, and North America, it’s ironic, almost sardonic to think of the state of Israel…
Happy Independence Day! Each year around this time comes a day when we can proudly display our sympathy with Israel. On this day, we (try to) put aside our differences regarding our Jewish homeland and celebrate the fact that we…
I think that it is more than symbolic that Israel’s Independence Day comes just a week after the Holocaust Memorial Day. To me, it is clear that were it not for the Holocaust, the state of Israel would not have…
If the new government implements a spirit of true unity—among all factions of the nation, from all sides of the political map— it will succeed for sure. You cannot overstate the importance of the elections just held in Israel. The…
I didn’t get to watch Netanyahu’s Congress Address last Tuesday, but a friend sent me a quote from the speech that caught his attention. In the quote, Netanyahu mentions the upcoming festival of Purim, when Jews read the book of…
In This Article… What Is Purim? What Are the Costumes on Purim All About? What Does the King Represent in the Purim Story? What’s the Hidden Meaning of Esther in the Purim Story? What’s the Meaning of the Scroll and…
Over the past three decades, Dr. Laitman has published more than 40 books that have been translated into 18 languages; all with the goal of helping individuals achieve harmony within themselves and the environment around them.
Dr. Laitman’s new global education method was presented to UNESCO Director General Mrs. Irina Bokova, who callehim a “true visionary.” During their meeting they discussedcurrent worldwide education issues and Dr. Laitman’s visiofor their solution.
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