Jewish heritage

An Egyptian armored convoy outflanked Israeli troops, who mistook them for fellow IDF soldiers. The realization came too late.

He purchased "Grand Island" in the Niagara River, just south of the famous falls. Emanuel believed that with tall buildings, the island could accommodate six million Jews. In 1825, he hosted a grand ceremony to lay the cornerstone for the Jewish refuge city of "Ararat."

Discover the deep compassion and humble wisdom of Rabbi Yaakov Edelstein, z"l, who served as Rabbi of Ramat Hasharon for nearly 70 years.

In 1792, the community was miraculously saved when a Russian attack on the synagogue, mistakenly thought to be a fortress, led to an intact shell breaching its walls.

Every day, around twenty individuals would enter this disguised bunker to produce arms and ammunition for Israeli fighters. Each worker underwent meticulous checks upon leaving to ensure nothing revealed their true occupation. Anything could expose the factory to the British, risking the lives of many Jews.

Photographer Shani Loya sets out to find children named after Holocaust survivors or victims. 'Many children proudly bear these names,' she shares.

Deep within the ancient ruins of Tel Lachish, numerous artifacts help reconstruct the city's history from the Canaanite to the Israelite periods, up until its destruction.

What the Nazis couldn’t destroy, others did. Jews were told it was a 'temporary evacuation,' but it was the end of a centuries-old community in Tripoli.

When the Sultan's entourage arrived in the morning, they found the tree bent and withered. "What a pity," they thought, "that such a beautiful tree is now ruined. There's no point in using its timber." They went to find another tree for the Sultan. But as soon as they left, the tree sprang back to life, its branches stretching skyward once more.

The first secular aliyah, the Bilu'im, was entirely supported by donations. Six out of the first seven colonies were funded by Baron Rothschild. Gedera was rejected by him due to its roots in nihilism, and financially could not stand alone.

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.

Ben Shapiro visits with his family: "It's important to come here, experience Jerusalem's spiritual connection, and support Jewish heritage."

One fateful night, Aharon Hershler faced a band of robbers led by a notorious thief named Abu Isa. He courageously fought them off but was fatally shot when Abu Isa feared Aharon recognized him and could inform the authorities.

Among pages written in various languages, a Hebrew page was discovered on Chinese paper from the eighth century, around 1,200 years ago, during the Gaonic period. The page contains a Selichot text, marked with Babylonian vowel points. It is one of the oldest Hebrew manuscripts on paper.

In the 16th century, the entire population of the land was around 250,000 people. Such a number was insufficient to settle a land. Without inhabitants, the land naturally became desolate, rivers turned into marshes, and ruins into lairs for bandits and wild animals.

Rabbi Yisrael Meir Kagan, the Chafetz Chaim: Discover 10 Unique Facts About This Influential Jewish Leader Before the Holocaust

A century ago, the outlook for premature babies was bleak. Considered lost causes, no efforts were made to save them. Enter Michael Coney, a Jewish man who turned this perception on its head.

Exploring ancient Hittite laws sheds light on the biblical narrative of Abraham's acquisition of the Cave of Machpelah. What seems peculiar at first glance—all the discussions, negotiations, and rituals—actually aligns with the customs of the time.

Moments before the chaos, a mail carriage arrived carrying a letter from Emperor Leopold II himself. Sent from the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, the letter held the police chief of Bamberg personally accountable for any harm to the Jews.

A colossal figure slowly ascended the path toward the pass. Impossible to identify, its strange, unfamiliar sound echoed. Could it be a monster approaching?