Jewish identity

Discover the deeper spiritual meaning of the Jewish Sabbath and its role in Jewish identity

Tzvi Yehezkeli returned from an experience-filled journey in America with Hidabroot, writing an especially uplifting column every Jew should read. "On the streets, there's a battle over identity. It's like a maturing child who has finished fighting for his place in society and asks himself who he is. There is such a moment in life when you ask yourself, who am I? And if you don't ask, some assailant will tell you who you are. The wisdom is to preempt identity before the blow." And why did he initially refuse to embark on the journey? You will also be moved when you find out.

When calls for Jewish unity are a honey trap

A warm story of one question, one answer, and one Jewish soul rediscovered

A Holocaust survivor’s memories of faith, resilience, and Jewish identity in the darkest of times

From covenant to consequence, Shabbat is far more than a day of rest. It's the heartbeat of Jewish identity and faith

The Israeli Supreme Court's recognition of Reform conversions has ignited debate—here's what Reform Judaism stands for and why its legitimacy is fiercely contested.

Ten Essential Facts That Clarify the Process, Purpose, and Power of Halachic Conversion

A powerful Holocaust-era story of faith, memory, and the enduring strength of Jewish identity

How one Holocaust survivor kept his identity, his tefillin, and his mother’s last words alive

The Greeks wanted the Jewish people to abandon Torah and mitzvot. No Shabbat, no family purity... This is how atheists act today. So, what are you celebrating?

Discover why halachic marriage safeguards Jewish continuity, prevents assimilation, and preserves our people across generations

When Jewish music touched her heart, a woman in Kyiv uncovered a hidden connection to the Jewish people.

A heartfelt answer about labels, belief, and the beauty of gradual spiritual growth

Amichai Chikli, head of the "Tavor" preparatory academy in Upper Nazareth, sharply criticizes the actions of the secular forum and others like them, laments the connection to Judaism among secular youth in Israel, and shares why his grandfather threatened to burn down his house in Tunisia with its inhabitants. An interview.

How a kind Rebbe kept a young man from losing his Jewish future

Aynau Ferede Sanbetu, a journalist focusing on public policy, highlights concerning facts about the continued immigration from Ethiopia and voices strong demands towards the Israeli government. Interview.

A mohel's unforgettable experience with a Jewish child's brit milah sparks his desire for Torah and Shabbat.

Or Hellersberg, who grew up as a standard secular child, experienced a life-changing transformation during his trip to China. In an intriguing interview, he shares about the Chinese community claiming to be 'Jewish,' celebrating Rosh Hashanah in a secular atmosphere, his first Shabbat in Hong Kong, and also: his first visit to a yeshiva in Jerusalem.

How every mitzvah is a divine treasure, and why being Jewish means living first-class in the journey of life