Jewish history

From refusing to contribute to the Golden Calf to supporting the building of the Tabernacle, Jewish women have shown extraordinary generosity. Discover how their legacy of giving has continued across generations.

Even amidst the turmoil and sorrow of a war thrust upon us by a cruel enemy, we discover tales of divine intervention. We must thank Hashem for events that didn't occur, as much as for the rescues in events that did. Here is a brief overview of wars in Jewish history that were suddenly averted.

The saga of familial disputes in ancient times led to destruction and exile, but the roots of this sibling rivalry and misplaced hate trace back even further. Set in 104 BCE, over a century before Jerusalem's downfall, this story still resonates two millennia later.

As yeshivas in Israel were established, the stifled longing for teachings from the revered "Imrei Moshe" became palpable. Thought lost to the annals of the Holocaust's devastation, one incredible book story emerges as a testament to resilience.

Through clever strategies, loyal priests and leaders protected the temple treasures from rulers and marauders, until the Temple's tragic destruction when Romans seized it all.

Rabbi Nathan Neta Hanover was more than a rabbi, kabbalist, and linguist. His documentation of the 17th-century pogroms in Eastern Europe provided a critical first-person perspective from the Jewish community.

An ancient Italian Jewish tradition traces the roots of Torah greatness to four noble families exiled from Jerusalem by Titus

A fascinating riddle appears in the writings of the Ben Ish Chai. Who was Flora Sassoon, and why did he dedicate a riddle to her?

Due to shortages, Jerusalem's situation worsened. In the small Jewish settlement, there were 700 widows, some refugees from previous conflicts, prompting this touching initiative by the women of Jerusalem.

Visionary, wanderer, and kabbalist, Abraham Abulafia stirred the Jewish world of medieval Spain and Italy, leaving behind both a mystical revolution and fierce opposition

How one man and his descendants sparked idol worship in Israel long before Yeravam

A towering Torah scholar, fearless leader, and master of both halacha (Jewish law) and trade in the Ottoman Empire

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto urges anyone with information about the fate of Elijah, the doctor from Safed, to come forward. Will the truth be uncovered?

On the 40th yahrzeit of Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, Jews across the world remember the Moroccan kabbalist who brought blessing, healing, and holiness to generations of Jews

A dramatic rebellion, a brutal execution, and the legacy of a young Jewish leader who defied a king in ancient Persia

Nehemiah ben Hushiel embarked on an ambitious project to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount. Assisted by Jews from across Israel, he set out to construct the Third Temple. But did his vision materialize?

A group of Jews remained trapped in the dungeons of the Inquisition, with an evil Pope decreeing their fiery execution. Could the leaders of the time thwart his wicked plan?

In an era when merchants feared the seas, a surprising tale of Jewish piracy emerged from the history of Jerusalem. Discover how they built a fleet and dominated the Mediterranean routes.

Author of Chavot Yair and rabbi of historic Worms, he shaped halachic (Jewish legal) discourse with brilliance, courage, and devotion to Torah

Hashem decreed upon the Jewish people that Tisha B'Av would be a day of calamity. Throughout the generations, troubles that befell the Jewish people occured on this day.