Torah study

Exploring the profound influence and heritage of Rabbi Yosef Chaim, the Ben Ish Chai, who passed away on the 13th of Elul.

Blessed initiatives are sprouting one after another in preparation for the Shemitah year. A network of kollels will be established allowing farmers to study Torah. In Bnei Brak, special bins for fruits with Shemitah sanctity will be distributed across 100 locations.

Introducing our new section: Judaism Questionnaire+. Our first guest is Avishai Shitrit, who shares his first Jewish memory, reveals which biblical figure he'd like to meet, and explains why he particularly looks forward to Passover.

Akiva was initially embarrassed to start studying, as he was at a level that required learning alongside children. However, Rachel encouraged him, and he began learning with his son—starting from scratch.

He was the driving force behind the creation of the Shas party, founded the Haredi newspaper 'Yated Ne'eman', and was deeply involved in pivotal political issues. Yet, he was neither a minister nor a member of the Knesset. Who, then, was Rabbi Elazar Menachem Man Shach zt"l, one of the towering figures of recent generations, whose teachings and leadership continue to resonate through time?