Jewish history

After their prayers and pleas, the Jewish community returned home to prepare for Shabbat, unaware of the dark and turbulent skies that were gathering—a phenomenon unseen for years.

Brilliant commentator, defender of Hebrew, and lover of Israel, Rabbi Tanchum’s writings reveal a rare glimpse of Jewish life and scholarship in Egypt and the Land of Israel in the 13th century

Jewish communities around the world were destroyed, ranging from Mesopotamia to Libya. An ancient papyrus found in Egypt, dated eighty years after the rebellion, reveals that Egyptians celebrate their victory over the Jews annually.

Seeking revenge against a tyrant, rebels executed his daughter, triggering a brutal crackdown threatened to annihilate the Jews of Lod. Yet, two brave souls stepped forward, ready to sacrifice their lives for the community.

Known for his diagnostic genius, Assad could discern a person's profession and ailments just by observing them. This is the incredible story of Assad, the Jewish oculist admired by Muslims.

In 1012, during a Jewish funeral in Cairo, chaos erupted as a mob attacked the mourners. Many were wrongfully arrested, leading the community to fast and pray until their release.

Heliodorus arrived in Jerusalem, demanding the keys to the treasure rooms from Oniao the High Priest. He sought access to every area containing money, bringing beasts of burden and a guard to transport the riches for the king.

It seemed like a golden age for Jews in the Seleucid Empire, as their loyalty and tenacity were recognized. But could anything go wrong?

Long before his name marked signs in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol left behind a legacy of profound poetry, Jewish philosophy, and timeless spiritual longing

While the elevation of the Jewish people's status following the translation and the gentiles' newfound appreciation for the Torah's teachings might seem like a cause for joy, the sages felt otherwise.

In swift work, the elders completed the translation in about three months, striving for accuracy to ensure the text was understandable in Greek. Aside from a few alterations they had to make, they maintained precision.

Reuven felt deeply betrayed by Yosef's actions, accusing him of being a true 'slanderer.' Yosef had reported Reuven to the authorities, resulting in significant financial loss. In his defense, Yosef claimed that he feared losing his owed money once Reuven's goods left the city, justifying his actions.

Heritage sites in Judea and Samaria are under constant threat of destruction and looting, endangering thousands of years of Jewish history. The 'Guardians of Eternity' coalition acts to preserve the past through fieldwork, vigilance, and reporting to authorities.

From a miraculous birth to timeless wisdom, Rashi’s legacy as Judaism’s greatest commentator lives on nearly a thousand years later.

Anan attempted to establish an ideology, reminiscent of the Sadducees. Rejecting the Oral Torah, his decrees were based solely on Scripture, leading to the name 'Karaites.'

For the Jewish communities, the plague meant a double tragedy. Beyond the horrible suffering and loss caused by the disease itself, their Christian neighbors accused them of intentionally spreading the illness. Across Europe, Jews were captured and tortured until forced confessions of a Jewish plot to poison the wells were extracted.

Bishop Agobard's loss intensified his animosity toward Jews, leading him to press royal officials to oppress Jewish rights.

*Shabbat* Peace Amid Artillery Fire: The Story of a Jewish War Hero

To everyone's amazement, the soldiers scolded the homeowner: This is Mano Burg, the Jewish major, don’t you recognize him?

Rabbi Yom Tov concluded his words, and his students set fire to the fortress's walls, which began to blaze. The attackers retreated in panic, and the fortress, along with all the Jews of York, ascended in smoke, sanctifying God's name with their lives.