Shabbat

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.

When Chaim Shlomo Bernstein's family fell ill with COVID-19, he realized the importance of providing nourishing Shabbat meals to those affected. Every week, he prepares hot meals for dozens of families. What is his vision?

How long will we bury our heads in the sand, covering even our eyes with a mask? Israeli citizens are ready to try anything, even another two-year "lockdown", but there's one small thing you haven't tried yet... Yes, you haven't tried everything!

Amid the colorful and impure flags flying across Ramat Gan, Rabbi Reichlevitch appears with the 'Shema Israel' sign and manages to reach the hearts of the city's residents, all with gentle ways.

Miro Kubani took a big step and overcame the darkness of secularism through the light of Shabbat. He returned to Israel and came closer to Hashem. However, he then faced a battle with cancer, which he has been fighting for the past three years.

After years of outreach, Rabbi Uri Menashe began distributing special stickers declaring: "The Children of Israel shall keep the Shabbat, Shabbat is the heart of the Jewish people." His vision spreads nationwide, and in conversation he explains how the idea was born.

How much can one minute of Torah study be worth? Discover how even brief moments dedicated to this sacred practice can yield rewards far beyond imagination.

"Five books, five books. I need to return the five books. I can't ascend," the grandfather, who had passed away a few months earlier, said. What did he mean? This story will leave you thinking.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's message to Dana Weiss was a viral hit, touching many. Discover the top 10 videos and articles that captured our attention this week.

Gennady Muller, an immigrant from the Soviet Union, decided he was tired of hearing accusations against the ultra-Orthodox community. As a result, he closed the 'Vox' restaurant at Ashdod's Arches Beach and opened a network of strictly kosher cafes. "I believe you can profit without working on Shabbat."