olam

Olam is a Hebrew word meaning world, universe, or long duration. In Biblical and modern Hebrew, olam denotes the world or an era, and it is used in phrases such as olam ha-zeh (this world) and olam ha-ba (the world to come). The term also appears in Jewish philosophy and mysticism, where it can refer to different levels of reality or to spans of time beyond a single human lifetime.

In religious, linguistic, and philosophical contexts, olam is often employed to discuss creation, existence, and the structure of time and space. The concept has been explored in rabbinic literature, liturgy, and later Jewish thought, sometimes in connection with ideas about continuity, eternity, and the relationship between the physical world and the divine.

Olam International Ltd is a separate, non-religious usage of the name. It is a Singapore-based multinational company specializing in agricultural commodities, processing, and supply chain management. Founded in 1989, the company operates across a global network, sourcing and distributing products such as cocoa, coffee, grains, oilseeds, nuts, spices, and other agricultural inputs. It is listed on the Singapore Exchange and functions as a major player in the global agri-food industry, providing integrated services from farming to distribution for manufacturers and retailers.