Jewish history

Over twenty years after his passing, the well-known image of the Vilna Gaon was created. Thirty years later, tefillin were added to this portrayal.

Discover the surprising connection between Bombay's Jews and the famous Tiferet Bachurim synagogue, once home to the teachings of Rabbi Elyashiv.

Was he Hillel Lieberman or Mordechai Rosenbaum? Dive into the mystifying tale of the man who captivated the great Rabbis of Lubavitch and Satmar as well as prominent Muslim scholars, yet remained shrouded in mystery.

Discover the surprising twists of the mysterious tale of 'Yossele the Holy Miser' and his unknown grave in Krakow.

Antisemitism is a collective term for the various expressions of hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel. It's as old as time itself.

The term 'Renaissance Man' is often overused, but for Maimonides, it fits perfectly—and then some.

The towering rock formation, rising 400 meters above the Dead Sea, has become a modern symbol of unwavering resistance against enemies, even to the point of suicide.

How studying Jewish history opened my eyes and heart to Judaism

How the Temple Shaped Jewish Destiny and Spiritual Life

According to his son, the Vilna Gaon intended to create a new Shulchan Aruch to resolve all disputes with irrefutable proof, although he did not succeed.

Rashi's script was popular in medieval Spain. It distinguished biblical letters from Rashi's commentary. Yet, Rashi himself likely never used it.

We know that Hashem chose us among all nations. So why have we suffered throughout history? Does this title bring privileges or difficulties and persecution instead?