Tag: Culture
The influence of Jewish thinkers on Greek philosophers
The spiritual truths found in the Kabbalah have had a fundamental, though often unrecognized, influence on Western philosophical traditions, including Greek philosophy.
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Why Alexander the Great spared Jerusalem
Alexander the Great spared cities that did not want to go to war with him. But this story, which may be fictional, is amazing...
Towards a world of justice and equality
The pursuit of social justice, defined as the establishment of equal rights for every individual and all of humanity, is more than just an...
The role of the media in promoting global unity
In an era where media oversaturation is an undeniable part of everyday life, the question of its influence and role in society has become...
“Hiroshima mon amour” or Repeating the Mistakes of History
It's been 14 years since I first watched Alan Rene's movie Hiroshima mon amour. I only remember that I did not understand it to...
Word of the Year
When we were young, we used to like to play "Believe it or not." One of the participants had to tell a story and...
To chant war or peace? Art, symbols and human values
War-related artwork and symbols of warfare have a long history and diverse motifs. However, in today's society, questions arise as to whether war should...
Lessons from the prodigal son in today’s world
In 1668, the famous Flemish painter Rembrandt created one of the most amazing paintings, The Return of the Prodigal Son. This work of art...
Wassily Kandinsky and the perception of reality
How do we perceive the world around us? Everyone knows the answer to this question: with the help of our senses. It turns out...
The Stradivarius Secret
Antonio Stradivari lived a long creative life, making guitars, violas and cellos in addition to violins. According to various catalogs the number of his...
