Judaism

Imagine a solitary, anonymous figure in the wilderness with a flock of sheep, a centenarian with no children, promised that he and his yet-to-exist descendants would inherit a land claimed by many nations. It's unbelievable.

Herod's reign of terror, enforced through a secret police and foreign mercenaries, silenced dissent among Jews except for a few who resisted quietly. This silence, particularly among scholars like Hillel and Shammai, left Herod no excuse to target them.

Defying the prevailing Christian Byzantine disdain for Jews, the Empress Eudocia showed respect and kindness. A Jewish delegation requested her to overturn the Roman-imposed ban on entering Jerusalem, and she graciously agreed.

Abraham Abulafia was determined to uncover the fate of a fierce warrior tribe, hoping to reunite the Ten Lost Tribes and bring forth redemption.

Explore the principles of natural healing, its advantages over Western medicine, and how it aligns with the belief that Hashem is the healer. Uncover insights into natural medicine through the lens of Judaism.

Why is the Torah the only religion in the world that claims a divine revelation witnessed by an entire nation? Why haven't other religions fabricated miracles on such a grand scale? Daniel Beless explores the greatest proof of the Torah's authenticity.

Meet Daniel Turgeman, a physicist from the Weizmann Institute, who shares his unique perspective from inside the LHC—seeing not just particles, but the hand of the Creator.

Professor Samuel Lebens' lecture brought the idea of religious faith as a serious and legitimate topic to discuss, not merely an object to analyze. At the University of Haifa, such an approach is still rare.

The Rabbi warned of the consequences he'd face if he questioned Christianity, where even questioning it could be a death sentence. How did this debate unfold with such high stakes?

Influencer Anael Shmueli shares her mother's conversion to Judaism story, reminding us to cherish our Jewish identity, often taken for granted.

While many are familiar with the "Lenin Volga-Don Canal" in Russia, few realize it's the backdrop of a captivating historical connection between East and West that led to the conversion of the enigmatic Khazar kingdom to Judaism.

As she stood before the wall adorned with colorful tourist graffiti, a young Arab boy tugged her sleeve. He chipped away a piece of the massive stone and offered it to her for ten Jordanian liras.

The Torah presents a 'Big Bang' of miracles on a national scale, unlike any other religion that lacks even a single comparable miracle!

Imagine approaching the president's tent and addressing him as "Honorable President Elizaphan son of Reuel," only to be corrected by his servant: "Son of who? The president's father is Deuel, not Reuel!" Awkward, right?

The zodiac sign for the month of Sivan is Gemini, associated with the element of air. What are the strengths of Geminis? What are the weaknesses that require improvement? Here are some characteristics of Geminis.

In an interview with Hidabroot, Rabbi Elisha Salas shares his transformative journey to Judaism, discusses his complex mission among the Anusim communities in Portugal, and speaks about his personal revelation: "Only then did I understand what lay behind our complex family history."

From an unfamiliar brew to a morning staple, explore how coffee intertwined with Jewish life over centuries.

Curious about the differences between a Ger Tzedek and a Ger Toshav? Learn about the Seven Noahide Laws and the concept of conditional conversion.

To determine a case of leprosy, the priest's inspection is required. But a curious question arises in Jewish law: Is a view through glass considered a real view?

Rabbi Eyal Ben David has been serving as a prison rabbi for seven years and was recently appointed as the chief rabbi of Eshel Prison. In a special interview, he talks about the transformative power of Torah study for inmates, the unique challenges of prison ministry, and the joy of instilling hope where it is most needed.