LIVING WITH PURPOSE

We all set out on a journey at the very beginning of our lives. We aim to achieve the goals we create for ourselves. At times we encounter crossroads, or even setbacks. But not to worry, for these moments can serve as critical reminders of our original destination. The challenge we all face is: how do we retain our focus in a world of constant change? 3500 years ago our father Jacob set out on a voyage, which would serve as a catalyst for each of our own individ

As a young student in the 80s, I studied at the Lubavitch Yeshiva in New York. I vividly remember a heated debate with a number of colleagues regarding the politics of the day. In the midst of passionate arguments being made by all, our dean appeared and asked what the commotion was all about. We eagerly briefed him on the current events of that day, not believing that this spiritual man could offer any relevant insight. Then, like a true sage, he remained silent for a few mo

There are moments in our lives when we are profoundly challenged. As we journey on the path we have set for ourselves we suddenly realize something is wrong. A moment which challenges us to see life through a new light. A paradigm shift which compels us to change direction. Perhaps it is an extraordinary event. Or possibly an encounter with a great man. In 1968 a young Cambridge University student met the Rebbe. He had many questions for which he sought the Rebbe’s answers. W

We’ve all been hit hard. A new wave has emerged. How many more? Is this the new normal? How does one adapt to this new reality? If only we had more visibility, we could better manage the risk. But how does one map a path in a climate of profound uncertainty. Donald Rumsfeld famously said: “There are known knowns; there are known unknowns; then there are unknown unknowns”. How does one make a plan in a world of known unknowns; let alone in one of “unknown unknowns”? It could b