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From his childhood in Iraq to becoming the Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's journey was one of spiritual excellence and groundbreaking rulings. Discover the fascinating life of this revered sage.

In a kashrut update published by the Chief Rabbinate of Israel's Kashrut Department, guidelines were issued for separating dairy sufganiyot from pareve ones, Crystal cans and Eden Springs water bottles without kosher certification were exposed, and a hotel operating under fake kosher supervision was revealed. Consider yourselves warned

Ever been amazed by the speed of tiny animals and insects? Turns out, they might be equally perplexed by our slow-mo antics, or even amused watching us in slow motion. A new study reveals their perception of time is wildly different from ours.

Five years ago, Rabbi Shimon Eliyahu started a small initiative to reward those studying a daily chapter of Mishnah. Today, the initiative has grown, with hundreds benefiting from the "Mishnah for the Soul" program.

Following the deaths of Saul and his sons, David was anointed as king of Judah. His lineage continued to rule for about 400 years until the destruction of the First Temple.

Matityahu the Hasmonean raises the banner of revolt, later passing the leadership to his son, Judah. The revolt's symbol: 'Who is like You among the mighty, O Hashem' - acronym: 'Maccabee'.

Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto, known as the 'Ramchal', faced both admiration and suspicion for his mystical insights and writings. His works gained scrutiny amid the lingering shadows of Sabbateanism.

According to his son, the Vilna Gaon intended to create a new Shulchan Aruch to resolve all disputes with irrefutable proof, although he did not succeed.

Neurosurgeon Eben Alexander was once skeptical of near-death experiences until he had one himself. In his book and interviews, he shares his incredible story.

Jacob wouldn't give up and worked another seven years, eventually marrying Rachel. Hence the expression: "With Rachel, your younger daughter," which are Jacob's words to Laban, meaning an explicit statement to avoid deception.