Shabbat

Rosie Finkelstein, who longed to reconnect with Judaism from childhood, shares her journey of return, the searching years, and the miraculous enlightenment she and her husband experienced.

Navigating holiday meals without overindulging or gaining weight.

I never imagined my preschool-aged children would be so captivated by a book not originally meant for them. But the stunning images and the truth of the holy Torah unearthed from the ground connected us to the rich, majestic past of our eternal people. A personal reflection and a must-read book recommendation.

From fillings and seasonings to even poppy milk, explore all the ways to enjoy poppy seeds and why they're worth it.

Sivan Laker-Rosenfeld leads an Ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, her husband teaches in a Talmud Torah, and they have two children. Yet, her profession might surprise you: she's a veterinarian advancing animal welfare in barns. What led her to this, and how does her becoming more religious connect to the story?

Everything you loved in one place: Check out the top 10 most viewed videos and articles of the week on the Hidabroot website.

In the past two years, 'Night Shift' restaurant became kosher, but then an angry comment on Facebook said: 'I'm boycotting the place.' The owner explains why the remark is so offensive and why he remains committed to keeping the restaurant kosher despite the challenges.

Just before Chanukah, students from Susya School uncovered a unique oil lamp used to light the nights of ancient Susya. Yochai Damari, head of the Hebron Hills Regional Council: "The lamp is incredibly moving, and its discovery just before Chanukah is amazing."

Is the kashrut reform good or bad? How to welcome Shabbat peacefully when Friday is so short? And what is the dramatic story of the Jewish priest? Here are the 10 videos and articles that received the highest views this week.

Revital Shmueli grew up in a home distant from Judaism. At age 12, her parents began embracing religion, but she was busy with performances and singing. What ultimately transformed her life, and what led to her brave decision to sing only about sacred purity and not perform in front of men?

One night, a man with bright eyes and a white beard appeared in my dream. "Dad, calm down!", he told me. I replied, "Dad?! You could be my grandfather!", The elderly man responded, "I am your Shlomo... Now let me tell you who I truly am."

In the U.S., a study on troubled teens in a juvenile correctional facility showed positive changes after a diet makeover. Here's the story.

Despite becoming disabled, Avner Orekibe did not receive disability benefits. He fought hard for his rights and later advocated for many others. Meanwhile, he distributed Shabbat leaflets at eight synagogues and remembered them even in his last conversation with his family.

Through conversations over open books, Pierina, a daughter of a Christian family, wanted to win against the Israeli Jewish man she knew in heated debates on beliefs. He won, and they both gained: Bat-Sheva underwent a proper conversion, they married, and established an observant home. The fascinating story of Bat-Sheva Menachem, a righteous convert.

When Tamir Cohen and Ofer Bendalak from Moshav Dishon decided to close their ATV business on Shabbat, their accountant warned them they would go bankrupt within a year and a half. Why did they persist? What happened next? And how did other business owners who watched them react?

A man asked for a blessing for his friend's recovery, and Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's response left him in awe. Curious to know why? Check out this week's favorite stories and videos.

Growing up between Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, the great confusion when her mother became religious, and keeping Shabbat at all costs. Playback actress Sagit Ben David in an emotional conversation.

Recently, Rabbi Meir Aker, chairman of the 'Baneinu' organization, traveled to Ashdod to attend a bar mitzvah of one of the orphaned children under his care. He heard one of the more touching stories about a deceased who came in a dream and recounted a mistake he made in his life, for which he was punished with 'leprosy'.

Top photographer Tal Avudi has worked with Israel's most prestigious agencies and made a name abroad, but unlike other photographers, Tal aims to sanctify modesty—and it's working.

On this day, the 9th of Tevet, 954 years ago, the Jewish community of Granada faced tragic events that marked the end of their Golden Age.