Shabbat

When Eli Eliahu was jailed in Syria, nobody knew if he would return alive. Decades later, from his home in Jerusalem, he recounts his survival story and personal Exodus.

We traditionally perform Brit Milah on the eighth day after birth. But why this specific timing? There's a deep connection between the number eight and the divine plan encoded in the Torah.

The father of the abducted Idan Shitrit is finding strength in spirituality, expressing gratitude as "everyone here has grown in faith. When words fail, we turn to prayer."

The Subbotniks are a community with ties to the Jewish people. Some are non-Jews drawn to Shabbat, while others have embraced conversion. Pre-Holocaust, they numbered in the tens of thousands, sparking significant discussions among Jewish legal scholars.

Picture Rabbi Shabtai leading the Shabbat melodies, with Prague’s most esteemed joining in, three centuries ago. But what if you could actually hear it today?

Through clever strategies, loyal priests and leaders protected the temple treasures from rulers and marauders, until the Temple's tragic destruction when Romans seized it all.

The convoy sped forward. Upon reaching the corner of Ben Yehuda Street and Ben Hillel Street, British soldiers opened fire on passersby. Minutes later, three explosives-laden trucks detonated in the heart of Jewish Jerusalem. One of the stores utterly destroyed was that of R. Michel Rabinowitz.

Debates around investing in securities, new parents curious about the 'value of 5 selaim,' investors needing a business permit, and will writers wanting alignment with Halacha. Rabbi Shlomo Ishon discusses the most intriguing questions he receives.

Widely mentioned in the Bible and symbolizing prosperity, the grape vine plays a pivotal role in Jewish tradition. Here are five intriguing facts that reveal its significance.

More than just neighbors wanting a taste, often it was really about harassing the Jewish community. Back in 1929, less than a century ago, the Polish city commander declared it forbidden for Jews to set up their cholent pots. Find out more about the intriguing tale.

Our soul, more pure and enlightened than our physical body, immediately impacts our emotions—for better or worse. When fear transforms into awe of Hashem, we emerge victorious.

A dream that has captured the attention of the Jewish community: A man narrowly escapes a massacre thanks to a vivid dream of his deceased rabbi urging him to 'get up and leave now.'

Could ancient texts from over 2,000 years ago hold scientific truths about the stars that modern science has only recently uncovered? Join us on this fascinating exploration.

Rescue workers and Chevra Kadisha were among the first to arrive at disaster sites in the Gaza border settlements, facing horrific scenes while simultaneously saving lives and preparing the deceased for burial, often under fire. In an exclusive interview with 'Hidabroot,' four of them recount their experiences.

Dr. Yoni Schnitzer and Ethiopian Kes Ephraim Lawi are convinced they are making history by translating the lost Ethiopian Shabbat midrash into Hebrew. "We are racing against time to translate the text before it disappears from the world," they emphasize. But how did this mysterious text even come to light?

Chen, an officer in the IDF, began strengthening her Judaism but faced resistance from her husband and her workplace, which couldn't grasp the changes she was undergoing. Until everything miraculously turned around.

He worked in sales in the USA and earned large sums, but a chance meeting with a Hasidic Jew at an American airport led him on a journey back to his Jewish roots. Now, in an underprivileged Jerusalem neighborhood, he has found the peace he was seeking.

Familiar with the famous clicker games, the 'Shabbat Game' on the web, and the games on heritage and tourism sites? Meet Ami Hania, the man who developed thousands of computer games, sharing what led him to this unique field, along with his other exciting occupation: a juggler and playback actor.

She nearly lost her son and career to COVID, lives under constant fire in the Gaza envelope, yet chooses to face it all with humor. No, she is not a stand-up comedian. Special interview.

The businesswoman shared a Shabbat moment and faced online backlash. She apologized after realizing she unintentionally offended the community.