Jewish history

The Torah's harsh warnings reflect a deep divine love and why God's discipline is an expression of eternal compassion for the Jewish people

Today marks the anniversary of the Maharam of Rothenburg's capture, as he tried to escape to Israel 733 years ago.

On this day, the 1st of Tammuz, 628 years ago, Catholic Christians attacked the Jewish community in Seville aiming to force conversions.

David Epsner sees it as his life mission to restore gravestones in the ancient cemetery of Safed. He has uncovered over ten thousand gravestones, each one with a story, each one with a character.

On this day, 211 years ago, Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch, a leader of German Jewry, was born.

On this day, 270 years ago, Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin was born, the visionary behind 'The Mother of Yeshivas'.

Today marks 187 years since the passing of Rabbi Yaakov Lorberbaum of Lissa, known as "Ba'al Hanetivot."

Explore where Jewish communities lived and prayed during the Babylonian Exile with insights from the book 'Biblical Archaeology: Part IV'.

Why Prophecy Was Central to Jewish Identity and Why It Still Matters Today

Rare photos taken by German soldiers during World War II expose daily life, forced labor, and the destruction of Jewish communities

Exploring the unmatched evidence for the Torah’s divine truth — from the mass revelation at Mount Sinai to the miraculous survival of the Jewish people throughout history

Visitors to graves in Kifl Hares captured footage of swastikas spray-painted on them. Samaria Regional Council Head: "This is desecration of a holy site. I expect the Prime Minister to denounce this and find a solution. If needed, restore sovereignty to the area."

A few years ago, illustrator Shiri Cohen began illustrating historical-based comics books connecting children to distant periods in Jewish history. In a special interview, she shares her creative process.

A new book in the 'Biblical Archaeology' series has been published. It is filled with thrilling descriptions and evidence of Jewish history. "Again and again, we encounter evidence confirming the past," says Rabbi Cohen.

Why Judaism’s history, miracles, and wisdom give children confidence in the truth of the Torah without needing foreign philosophies

Rabbi Yitzchak Carmeli travels the world to uncover Jewish roots and ancient communities. During his recent journey to Sri Lanka, he stumbled upon unexpected information about a local monk and remnants of a vanished community.

A surprising message received by Chabad historian Rabbi Shneor-Zalman Berger led to a captivating book detailing the story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's emissaries and Moroccan Jews, whose destinies became intertwined. The book provides a glimpse into intriguing historical events, such as the struggles for Torah-based education in Morocco, and Baba Sali's enthusiasm for aiding the emissaries.

When a Sultan dreamed of destruction, Hashem sent help in disguise and saved a Jewish community through faith, wisdom, and divine intervention.

On the 17th of Shevat, 1868, Rabbi Chaim Palagi, the esteemed leader of the Izmir Jewish community, passed away.

Discover how the Belz Rebbe escaped the clutches of the Nazis and continued to lead his community to new heights in Israel.