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Just as in antiquity, new technologies today do not advance in a vacuum; they require vast resources, minerals and strategic alliances

What Abraham's war reveals about today's race for AI dominance

The Torah portion Lech Lecha reveals how ancient wars over copper, tin and trade routes mirror today's global race for AI dominance, as Abraham's fight for freedom offers a moral alternative to the struggle for resources and power

Michael Eisenberg | 10.23.26

When results disappoint: Stay the course or change direction?

Abraham reaches the Promised Land only to face famine; Psalm 105 and philosopher Søren Kierkegaard explore the gap between hindsight and decisions made in uncertainty, offering business leaders a lesson in when to persevere and when to change course

Ziv Elul | 10.22.26

Weekly Torah portion: Navigating the AI flood

As artificial intelligence reshapes society, the Torah's contrasting models of Noah and Abraham offer a moral choice: retreat into technological isolation or use innovation to build a more just and inclusive future

Michael Eisenberg | 10.16.26

Managers, take note: Everyone knows you were angry, but do they know what to do next?

Business insights from the weekly Torah portion: Managers can stop a crisis, set boundaries and demand accountability, but the real test comes afterward; Noah offers a model for turning authority into clear rules, stronger teams and lasting change

Ziv Elul | 10.15.26

What the Garden of Eden can teach us about raising creative thinkers

The two creation accounts in Genesis offer a lesson for modern education: Students need both structure and freedom to take risks, overcome challenges and develop the creativity, resilience and independent thinking needed to succeed

Michael Eisenberg | 10.09.26

Stop striking rocks: Moses' final lesson in leadership before Israel enters the Promised Land

From appointing Joshua to blessing the tribes, Moses spends his final days preparing Israel to act without him, turning the lesson of the struck rock into a final message about succession, responsibility and the limits of leadership

Michael Eisenberg | 10.02.26

How much are you really willing to pay for your values?

It is easy to talk about integrity, people and quality as long as there is no cost attached; Parashat Vezot Haberakhah and Rabbi Isaac Arama offer a sharper test: A true value reveals itself precisely when it clashes with profit, comfort or success

Ziv Elul | 10.01.26

'A vile and unwise people' or rather 'A wise and understanding people'?

A single Hebrew word in Moses’ final song reveals a deeper warning about abusing the systems meant to guide us — and why Ha’azinu’s message of responsibility, wisdom and moral purpose resonates as Yom Kippur approaches

Michael Eisenberg | 09.18.26

Moses on Mount Nebo by Robert Hawke Dowling

The best managers don’t prevent every fall. They know which ones to allow

The eagle metaphor in this week’s Torah portion, Haazinu, and Yom Kippur’s message of failure and renewal offer managers the same lesson: give people room to struggle and grow, while staying close enough to keep a mistake from becoming a disaster

Ziv Elul | 09.17.26

Not every change is renewal: the management test of Rosh Hashanah

A new year invites us to set goals, change habits and turn over a new leaf, but Rabbi Isaac Arama suggests beginning with a different question: What is truly missing, what should be left behind and what should instead be preserved?

Ziv Elul | 09.10.26

When hidden sins become a collective responsibility

Weekly Torah portion: The Torah’s distinction between hidden and revealed sins calls on society to confront 'open secrets' and systemic wrongdoing, warning that collective responsibility extends beyond what can be formally proven

Michael Eisenberg | 09.04.26

The management mistake of waiting for the ‘right time’ to change

This week’s Torah portion, Nitzavim, offers managers a lesson in change: sometimes the first step creates the conditions needed for the next one

Ziv Elul | 09.03.26

The first fruits and the Land of Israel: A lesson in gratitude and Jewish belonging

Weekly Torah portion: The Bikkurim declaration in Ki-Tavo is not merely about agricultural success; It tells the story of exile, redemption and return, reminding Jews that prosperity matters, but the deeper blessing is belonging to the Land of Israel and building a righteous society there

Michael Eisenberg | 08.28.26

The problem begins when the manager succeeds too much: Insights from the weekly Torah portion

Success can distort a manager’s sense of ownership and judgment; the Torah’s first-fruits commandment offers a different model: recognize your contribution, credit those who helped and treat achievement as a source of new responsibility

Ziv Elul | 08.27.26

What the Torah demands when the rules of war take over

Ki-Teitzei places laws on war, exploitation and human dignity side by side, offering a lesson for soldiers and society: fear, violence and power need not erode morality, but can deepen solidarity and responsibility

Michael Eisenberg | 08.21.26

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