Why We Miss the Past: The Hidden Psychology of Nostalgia Through the Lens of Torah
Rabbi Shais Taub
Why do we remember the past as better than it really was? In this fascinating Torah-based exploration, Rabbi Shais Taub examines the psychology of nostalgia, the Israelites' longing for Egypt, and what it reveals about the human mind. Blending insights from the Torah, modern psychology, Viktor Frankl, and the concept of bitachon (trust in God), he argues that we don't miss the past because it was happier, but because it feels complete. Discover how faith can help us find peace in the uncertainty of the present and embrace the story that God is still writing in our lives.

