History and Archaeology

In 1792, the community was miraculously saved when a Russian attack on the synagogue—mistakenly believed to be a fortress—ended with an intact cannonball breaching its walls without exploding.

During World War II, the Jewish community of Djerba faced grave danger under Nazi occupation. Through wise negotiation and what many saw as divine intervention, disaster was averted.

Every day, around twenty individuals entered a disguised bunker to manufacture arms and ammunition for Jewish fighters. Each worker was meticulously inspected upon leaving, ensuring nothing could reveal their true occupation. Any mistake could expose the factory to the British—and cost many Jews their lives.

How a pioneering 16th-century woman in Prague broke barriers of her time — writing the first Jewish book by a woman, teaching Torah to others, and leaving a lasting mark on Jewish scholarship and tradition

At a time when both Torah scholars and financial supporters were scarce, who was the remarkable woman whose heart led her to make such a transformative contribution?

The Midrash Records the Cave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—but the Story of the Builder of His Tomb Is One Worth Telling

Why did this ancient city vanish without a trace? What led to its disappearance from Egyptian culture? Ramses II, the great king, had millions of slaves build a unique capital—only for his son, Merneptah, to abandon it. This is the enigma behind one of antiquity’s greatest lost cities.

A deep look at cultural shifts, political debates, and the quiet revival of Jewish communities in London

As the sun began to set, a mysterious man appeared and joined them to complete the minyan. After the holiday, he blew the shofar and vanished. The next day, the synagogue’s gabbai dreamt of the man, who said, “I am Abraham, your father. I saw your distress, and therefore I came to join you for the prayers of Yom Kippur.”

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls dismantled theories claiming multiple biblical versions existed in ancient Israel. It also challenged broader narratives of biblical criticism, revealing that assumptions about ancient editing practices were deeply flawed.

For generations, scholars speculated based on the oldest known biblical manuscript, the Leningrad Codex from around 1000 CE. The discovery of concrete evidence, however, has fundamentally reshaped those theories.

The Sinai revelation isn’t just a matter of faith — it’s a unique case of collective national memory, passed down by millions of witnesses through an unbroken historical chain from generation to generation

After their prayers and pleas, the Jewish community returned home to prepare for Shabbat—unaware that dark, turbulent skies were gathering, a phenomenon unseen for many years.

It appeared to be a golden age for the Jews of the Seleucid Empire, as their loyalty and resilience were recognized and rewarded. Could anything go wrong?

How traditional Jewish leaders ignited a movement for settlement in the Land of Israel long before political Zionism

Why civilizations that uphold justice thrive, and those that reject divine ethics collapse, as seen through the timeless lens of Torah

Brilliant, bold, and unyielding—how one 16th-century sage paid the price for standing firm in the face of power

From royal advisor to protector of refugees, the humble Torah giant who shaped Jewish life in Turkey

From marine fossils on mountaintops to flood legends in every culture — six scientific clues revealing that the story of Noach’s Flood was a real, world-changing event

The changing faces of Jew-hatred reveal that only spiritual strength and divine purpose ensure Israel’s survival

How a Judenrat leader secretly aided the resistance, saved lives, and chose to warn his people instead of obeying Nazi orders

From Rabbi Maimon Birdugo to Rabbi Shalom Mashash, meet the Torah giants of Morocco whose impact still echoes today

Once viewed with suspicion by rabbis and rulers alike, coffee’s journey from exotic curiosity to kosher classic reveals how Jewish law embraces new trends with wisdom and balance

The Golden Age under Muslim rule is remembered as a unique period in Jewish history, where great Torah scholars emerged, guiding the nation and contributing their wisdom across all facets of thought, society, and governance.

Ancient Egypt was powerful, frightening, and seemingly unstoppable to the enslaved Israelites

Ancient texts and wall art help us understand the suffering our ancestors endured before Hashem redeemed them

Archaeologists face political and cultural resistance when searching for evidence of the Israelites in ancient Egypt

Through sand and silence, researchers search for signs of the Israelites' path and clues to their mysterious survival

Egyptian writers didn’t ignore the Exodus. Their version just looks different and it reveals surprising details about our history

The true story of a Jewish community’s suffering, courage, and miraculous return in 17th-century Frankfurt