Shabbat

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.'

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.

Chaim Israel has been performing for many years across the Jewish world with great success. His special connection with Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, the performance on an isolated island that endangered his life, and non-Jews who wholeheartedly sing his songs.

Afterlife, The Hour Zero, and Big Brother: Discover the most-watched videos on Hidabrut of all time and see what resonated the most with you!

In the past year, creator Rika Rezell experienced a tumultuous crisis. Now, she shares her story for the first time, discussing the many blessings that emerged from it.

Scriptwriter and satirist Meni Assayag has faced numerous upheavals in his life, but there are moments he will never forget. Memories of the frantic run to the shelters during the Yom Kippur War, the unusual event that took place on his father's last Shabbat, and the spreading of the *tefillin* ritual like wildfire.

Debbie Reichman went to sleep and did not wake up. It turns out that the combination of diabetes and COVID-19 can be deadly. A week later, she happily returned to work at the Shabbat bulletin. That's how it is when bringing merit to many gives you strength.

These are the 10 most watched videos and articles this week on the Hidabroot website following the tragic attack on Erev Shabbat that claimed the lives of Asher and Yaakov Paley, and Shlomo Lederman.

At just four months old, Tamar Yehudit caught a flesh-eating bacteria. In a gripping conversation, her mother, Shira Hasson, talks about the anxiety, bleak forecasts, the name change, and the incredible, inexplicable miracle. "We were blessed with a new baby," she says emotionally.