Jewish tradition

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.

*Nun* often symbolizes faithfulness and continuity, drawing connections to the soul's eternal journey and resilience against adversity.

Why are there no camel remains found in ancient sites, despite their usefulness in crossing deserts? This puzzle challenges our understanding of biblical history.

Discover the intriguing history of ancient synagogues. Join us on a journey to uncover their mysteries and significance.

A jealous Arab merchant persuaded his Jewish friend to disguise himself as a Muslim to enter Kairouan for trade. But as soon as he stepped into the market, the schemer shouted: 'A Jew has entered Kairouan and is defiling the city!' The authorities arrested him and put him in jail awaiting his fate.

Shashi Keshet looks back with great satisfaction, sharing the significant events that transformed his life: the eternal longing for his parents, the friend lost on the battlefield, and the privilege of continuing the generational chain of the Jewish people.

Uncover the Legacy of Rabbi Meir Baal HaNes and the Power of This Sacred Practice

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A look into the hardships at the immigrant camp, the loneliness he faced, the Yemenite children kidnappings, and unique healing methods brought from Yemen. A compelling interview with Avraham Nagar.

An emotional story about a pair of tefillin that waited 12 years to fulfill their purpose. This week, they will reach two young men from the Soviet Union, who have never had the opportunity to don them before. A story spanning America, France, and Israel.

Discover the roots of the challah separation commandment in the Torah, Prophets, and Talmud, and learn why it was traditionally practiced in Israel.

Exploring the ancient practice of dream queries as a guidance tool, deeply rooted in Torah literature, with methods and fascinating historical examples.

Jewish tradition has preserved the memory of the Exodus in writing and orally for generations.

A groundbreaking genetic study reveals a shared gene among Kohanim from diverse backgrounds: Ashkenazi, Sephardi, Yemenite, and Tunisian.

The modern technological era presents us with new dilemmas daily. Often, we struggle to discern between reality and baseless imagination. Although our lives seem grounded in modern scientific rationale, they're intertwined with perspectives far removed from genuine science.

For a long time, our understanding of ancient Egypt was limited. But with the deciphering of Egyptian hieroglyphs by Champollion, a wealth of information has emerged from scattered inscriptions, promising new insights.