Judaism

Dr. Schweka writes: "The non-Haredi religious Judaism has shown this week that its backbone is made of plasticine. If this weren't the current fashion, the same people would be singing a completely different tune."

Buying a home in Britain is no small feat, especially with hundreds of thousands of buyers suspecting their potential homes might be haunted. Just how many believe this, how many have seen ghosts, and how many know someone who swears their house is haunted? A new and rather peculiar study sheds light on the subject. And what does Judaism say about it?

Understanding attention and concentration issues and their effective treatment through Hasidic teachings.

A cross-continental burial journey of an assimilated David, a critical couple's decision, and a secret letter that changed his family's future forever. An exclusive interview with David Marcelo Couchman.

Did Korach read in the Torah that he would be swallowed by the earth?

As both an educator and a musician, Moshe Neria Kursia balances his roles by teaching in the morning and writing heartfelt songs in moments of both joy and hardship. A unique profile of the creator and his spiritual journey.

Artist and creator Mati Shriki opens up in a Judaism questionnaire, sharing about his stuttering challenge, a song he wrote in memory of his rabbi murdered two days after accompanying him to his wedding, the moving reaction that brought him to tears, and what Avraham Fried asked him backstage.

Christianity and Islam, founded on imitation and misconceptions, have thrived. Why have they spread worldwide?

A Look Into Lives Unaffected by Pain and How Life Teaches Us

Yaakov Akiva Friedman, formerly Hao Jiang, always knew there was something more, but he didn't know what. After a childhood in China and exploring Christianity and Islam, he found his true path and converted to Judaism in Israel. "One night I read the Book of Deuteronomy," he recalls, "and started crying uncontrollably. It felt as if every word in that book was ironing on my heart. It was like I had been engulfed in flames."

Tzvi Yehezkeli opens up about his search for meaning, balancing family life and a TV career, daily meditations in the forest, the five children he never dreamed of, struggling with religious practices, the fear of pride, and meeting his wife through a match.

A Nigerian artist creates a lavish kippah as a tribute to his love for Judaism. If sold, he promises to donate part of the proceeds to Chabad of Nigeria.

Following the widespread acclaim of the previous volumes, the third installment of 'Biblical Archaeology' delves deeper into historical evidence from the era of King Solomon and the First Temple. Rabbi Zamir Cohen discusses the connection between these revelations and UNESCO's decision on Jerusalem, plus the potential for future volumes.

Idan Or-Guy's path to success and inner fulfillment was winding and full of hardships: as an albino and visually impaired child, and as the son of disabled parents, the 'package' he carried was particularly challenging. However, he saw his parents' determination and learned that to succeed, one must never despair and continue to believe.

Over 14 years of operation, the 'Israeli Light' youth movement has attracted more than 6000 teenagers from secular backgrounds, often with no prior Jewish knowledge. Rabbi Haim Fuchs shares incredible field stories: 'Fortunate is the nation with such children.'

The letter 'Nun' symbolizes humility and is associated with a woman's soul. What is its significance in the relationship between a man and his wife?

Where does the number 8 appear in the Torah? Relatively few times. What is the spiritual significance of this number?

Rabbi Lev Leibman was encouraged by his parents to develop his musical talents since the age of five, becoming an exceptional musician. During his youth, he returned to Judaism, discovering that music is deeply rooted within the Torah and Chassidic teachings. "The palace of music and the world of repentance are adjacent," he explains.

At ten and a half, N (a pseudonym) drank what she thought was soda, but it turned out to be a chemical that nearly took her life. She shares her incredible experience and how discovering Judaism gave her the courage to speak about it.

What did the Rebbe of Lubavitch tell Prime Minister Netanyahu that guides him to this day? What does the Prime Minister do every Shabbat with his son Avner, and what, in his opinion, is the secret of Judaism? The writers of 'Mishpacha' uncovered this in a Jewish, non-political interview.