Torah Personalities
Torah Personalities Section - Dozens of Articles and Videos on Righteous People and Important Rabbis from the Past and Present
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
Rabbi Meir Shapiro: The Visionary Behind the Daf Yomi (Daily Folio)
Ninety-one years after his passing, the legacy of the Gadol from Lublin continues to unite and uplift the global Jewish world
Awakening the Soul: 10 Spiritual Teachings from Rabbi Kalonymus Kalman Shapira
Murdered in the Holocaust, the Piaseczno Rebbe left behind a powerful guide for stirring the Jewish soul through prayer, faith, and inner work
Rabbi Ovadia Yosef: Life, Legacy, and Leadership
His early years, halachic revolution, monumental writings, and enduring impact on Torah and Jewish identity
Rabbi David u’Moshe: A Life of Miracles, A Death of Sacrifice
Beloved by Moroccan Jewry for his humility, miracles, and self-sacrifice, Rabbi David u'Moshe is remembered with reverence on his yahrtzeit (anniversary of death) each year
The Story of Shimon HaTzadik: High Priest, Miracle Worker, and Defender of Jerusalem
Discover the teachings, legends, and historical legacy of one of Judaism’s greatest figures
The Chatam Sofer: Halachic Giant, Humble Leader, and Defender of Tradition
How Rabbi Moshe Sofer’s legacy continues to shape Jewish law, values, and the power of humility
Honoring Rabbi Avraham Genechovsky: Five Stories of Integrity and Respect
Discover stories that reveal Rabbi Avraham's unwavering commitment to honesty and respect for others' property.
A Compassionate Ruling: Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's Tearful Decision
Two neighbors approached Rabbi Nissim Karelitz's court for a ruling. The outcome left Rabbi Karelitz in tears. Here's why.
Rabbi Nissim Karelitz: A Humble Giant of Jewish Law
Five years after his passing, the quiet brilliance of Rabbi Nissim Karelitz still shapes halachic (Jewish legal) rulings and inspires Jews around the world
Aharon the High Priest: The Ushpizin of Peace and Unity
On the fifth night of Sukkot, we welcome Aharon into our sukkah and reflect on his timeless message of harmony and love
Moshe Our Teacher: The Ushpizin of Humility and Leadership
On the fourth night of Sukkot, we welcome Moshe Rabbeinu into our sukkah and reflect on the timeless power of humility and Divine mission
The Light of Slonim: Introducing the Weekly Teachings of the “Netivot Shalom”
How Rabbi Shalom Noach Berezovsky, the seventh Rebbe of Slonim, brought timeless Chassidic wisdom to modern hearts and minds
Rabbi Eliezer Papo and the Hidden Light of Sukkot
Author of the beloved Pele Yoetz, Rabbi Papo’s powerful teachings reveal the depth of joy, holiness, and responsibility during the festival of Sukkot
A Sweater Salesman and a Silent Cry: The Kindness of Rabbi Yechezkel Abramsky
A story of quiet generosity from the great rabbi who taught that true kindness begins with seeing the pain others don’t voice
The Chofetz Chaim: The Rabbi Whose Ethical Teachings Still Inspire Millions
How Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaKohen’s life, values, and books continue to guide Jewish communities today
Torah Reborn: Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman and the Miracle of Ponevezh
The Holocaust claimed nearly everything he loved, but with vision and faith, Rabbi Yosef Shlomo Kahaneman rebuilt the world of Torah
The Maharal of Prague: Life, Teachings, and 10 Profound Ideas
Exploring the philosophy, spirituality, and enduring legacy of one of Judaism’s greatest thinkers
The Secret Kindness of Rabbi Chaim Greineman
For years, his Friday disappearance remained a mystery, until one moment of urgency revealed a hidden world of quiet compassion
Rabbi Yosef Chaim of Baghdad: The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of the Ben Ish Chai
Life, legacy, miracles, and the enduring influence of one of the greatest Sephardic sages
Rabbi Tzadok HaKohen of Lublin: Life-Changing Teachings from “Tzidkat HaTzadik”
Profound insights on teshuvah, faith, fear, desire, humility, and divine providence from one of the greatest Chassidic thinkers
10 Inspiring Converts to Judaism Who Changed Jewish History
From royalty to rebels, these righteous converts left a lasting legacy
The Rabbi Who Promised Miracles Through Torah Study
The legacy of Rabbi Shimshon Chaim Nachmani lives on, 245 years after his passing
Rabbi Avraham Yitzchak HaKohen Kook: Visionary Leader and Guardian of Halacha (Jewish Law)
As the first Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rav Kook inspired a generation with his Torah brilliance, spiritual depth, and unwavering defense of Jewish tradition
The Steipler Gaon: The Extraordinary Life and Spiritual Courage of Rabbi Yaakov Yisrael Kanievsky
Lessons, stories, and milestones from one of the greatest Torah leaders of the 20th century
Rabbeinu Gershom: The Sage Who Protected Jewish Privacy and Family Dignity
From banning polygamy to honoring privacy, the teachings of Rabbeinu Gershom still shape Jewish life a thousand years later
Rabbi Natan Neta Shapira: The Brilliant Mind Who Revealed the Torah’s Hidden Depths
The life, teachings, and mystical legacy of the legendary Kraków scholar who illuminated hidden depths of the Torah
Preparing for Redemption: The Chofetz Chaim’s Teachings on Faith, Turbulence, and the Coming of Mashiach
A timeless roadmap on how Torah, kindness, and emunah protect us in the end-of-days
The Ari: 10 Powerful Facts About Rabbi Isaac Luria, the Master of Kabbalah
The life, teachings, and mystical legacy of the 16th-century Kabbalist who transformed Jewish spiritual thought
The Fiery Mission of Shlomo Molcho
From the Portuguese royal court to the stake: the mysterious life, prophecy, and martyrdom of a visionary who yearned for redemption
