History and Archaeology
History and Archaeology at Hidabroot - Dozens of Fascinating Articles on Historical Discoveries, and Selected Chapters from 'Biblical Archaeology' by Rabbi Zamir Cohen, Recommended Reading
The First Chief Rabbi of the Ottoman Empire: The Remarkable Life of Rabbi Moshe Capsali
From royal advisor to protector of refugees, the humble Torah giant who shaped Jewish life in Turkey
Moshe Yaffe: The Jewish Police Chief of Minsk Who Defied the Nazis
How a Judenrat leader secretly aided the resistance, saved lives, and chose to warn his people instead of obeying Nazi orders
The Golden Lineage of Meknes: The Enduring Legacy of the Birdugo Rabbinic Dynasty
From Rabbi Maimon Birdugo to Rabbi Shalom Mashash, meet the Torah giants of Morocco whose impact still echoes today
The Golden Age: A Glimpse into the Flourishing Era of Jewish Spain
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.
The Real Story: Life for the Israelites in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt was powerful, frightening, and seemingly unstoppable to the enslaved Israelites
A Closer Look: How the Israelites Endured Slavery in Egypt
Ancient texts and wall art help us understand the suffering our ancestors endured before Hashem redeemed them
Hidden History: The Egyptian Artifacts Controversy
Archaeologists face political and cultural resistance when searching for evidence of the Israelites in ancient Egypt
Tracing the Israelites’ Journey Through the Desert Sands
Through sand and silence, researchers search for signs of the Israelites' path and clues to their mysterious survival
What Ancient Egypt Actually Said About the Exodus
Egyptian writers didn’t ignore the Exodus. Their version just looks different and it reveals surprising details about our history
Vincent’s Purim: The Forgotten Miracle of Frankfurt
The true story of a Jewish community’s suffering, courage, and miraculous return in 17th-century Frankfurt
The Megillah of Kovno: A Purim Story of Survival
The story of how the Jewish community of Kovno was attacked, expelled, and finally restored
When the Torah Prevailed: The Story of Shimon Ben Shetach
On the 28th of Tevet, a quiet revolution returned halachic (Jewish legal) authority to the hands of the Sages and drove out the Sadducees
From Doubt to Discovery: Alon's Purim Journey Through Jewish History
A secular teen, lost in doubt, takes an unexpected journey through Jewish history and uncovers the meaning of faith, truth and identity
Why Were the Egyptians Punished? Understanding the Ten Plagues
Discover how the Ten Plagues reveal not only Hashem’s power, but also deep lessons in justice, mercy, and the principle of reward and punishment
