February 7, 2025
philosophy
Israel Middle East

Hope in Jewish Thought

by Elisa Garfagna Hope (Tikvah in Hebrew) is one of the fundamental pillars of Jewish thought, a thread woven through millennia of history, sacred texts, and rabbinic interpretations. In Jewish tradition, hope is not merely a fleeting emotion but a vital force that has sustained the Jewish people through their most challenging trials. In the […]

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Metamorphosis of Reality: Kafka and the New Shadows of the Present

by Elisa Garfagna Imagining Franz Kafka in our time is a useful exercise that pushes us to reflect on the anxieties and absurdities of contemporary life through his lens of unease and melancholy. If Kafka were among us today, he would likely continue to express the complexities and contradictions that permeate our reality. One of […]

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The Messianic Era in Judaism: A Matter of the Future

by Elisa Garfagna The Messianic Era is a central concept in Jewish tradition, imbued with meaning and hope, standing as a beacon through centuries of history, sacred texts, and philosophical reflections. This era is envisioned as a period of redemption and universal peace, where the divine presence will manifest tangibly and the world will be […]

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Middle East Opinion

Free Will and Destiny: The Spiritual Journey Between Choice and Fate

by Elisa Garfagna The concept of free will, a cornerstone of Jewish tradition, stands as a testament to the dignity and responsibility inherent in being human, created in the divine image. In sacred scripture, particularly in the Torah, humanity is endowed with an extraordinary power: the ability to choose between good and evil, to forge […]

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