Jewish faith

This Saturday night marks the 41st yahrzeit of Rabbi Yisrael Abuhatzeira, the esteemed Baba Sali. Here are ten remarkable insights into his extraordinary life.

Belief in the coming of the Messiah is a central tenet of Jewish faith. Here are five ways to strengthen this belief and how to easily apply them in daily life.

Gad Elbaz has performed on prestigious stages worldwide, focusing in recent years on unique projects for Jewish connections. He now shares some significant events from his life, including a near-death experience that changed his life.

Oded Mizrahi returned to the faith about 40 years ago in a process that was both brave and surreal. Since then, he has been publishing books and stories about the phenomenon of returning to faith. He is now releasing a new book and finally reveals where the stories come from, what lies behind them, and how a Ba'al Teshuva feels after 40 years.

On the eve of Shavuot, we had a conversation with two righteous converts, Rabbi Gilad Kinan and Rabbi Natan Gamadze. Both have complex life stories about forging a new path full of challenges, yet both share one insight: "Love the convert." A journey among nations, states, people, and emotions.

Not everyone who aspires to reverse their past actions truly succeeds, but with dedication and prayer, it is possible. Asaf Bashi, now a 35-year-old activist with the 'Tzofia' department of the Hidabroot organization, has managed to change course in at least three life areas. "In hindsight, I see that everything I did in the secular world, Hashem allowed me to do again in holiness and with permission," he explains.

Why is a lack of belief or anticipation for the coming of Moshiach considered heretical? What changes will Moshiach bring to our lives?

The singer Avraham Fried published an emotional post on social media, where he says goodbye to his mother, Mrs. Miriam Tzimel Friedman z"l, who passed away last week. "Along with the sorrow, there is also gratitude to Hashem who granted my mother z"l longevity," he writes.

Recently, a video circulated online showing a Jew "selling" a serious illness to a non-Jew for 600 shekels. What does Jewish law say about such actions, and is it truly a desecration of Hashem's name? Daniel Bales provides the most logical answers.

Experiencing a clinical death and being brought back to life made no immediate spiritual impact on Odelia Levi, a science teacher. It was the influence of her son that eventually prompted her transformation. Here's her captivating story.

A captivating chapter from Rabbi Zamir Cohen's book on the Book of Esther.

Popular comedian Shalom Asayag shares photo with tefillin on Facebook, receives warm response from fans.

She feels his presence at home, knows he is aware of everything—and there are signs. Rebbetzin Tzivia Eliyahu in a special interview about the great man she had the privilege to support, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu, and the anticipation of his return every day.

Jewish tradition speaks of a future resurrection of the dead, a core tenet of faith. How does this belief fit into modern perspectives and how do scholars explain it?

Are We Ready for the Messiah? The anticipation might not be for long. Discover what life might be like when he arrives and how it connects to the greater spiritual journey.

Every morning, without fail (and sometimes in the afternoon if we run out of time), we recite the 13 principles of faith. One of the principles is "I believe with complete faith in the coming of the Messiah, and even though he may delay, I await his coming every day..."

We all know righteous, honest, kind-hearted people who endure great suffering in their lives. In contrast, we've seen negative individuals succeed. The simple question is: why?