Jewish identity

Rebekah Lewinson shares her harrowing story of survival and the courage of Aunt Nel, who put her own life at risk during the Holocaust to save Rebekah. Decades later, Rebekah reflects on the impact of Aunt Nel's actions not just on her life, but on the lives of her descendants.

Rabbi Yosef Hakohen ruled, following Maimonides' guidance in the Yemen Epistle, that Islam is not idolatry. Therefore, it was permissible to outwardly adopt Islam to save their lives. Each community member received a Muslim name, using their Jewish identity only in secret.

Following Rabbi Herzog's cry of "Shema Yisrael," the Jewish identity of the children was revealed, saving them from being lost in the depths of European monasteries.

*Shabbat* Peace Amid Artillery Fire: The Story of a Jewish War Hero

A peculiar procession was seen through the farm gates: ten elderly Jewish men, some very old and with white beards, dressed in traditional Jerusalem attire, arriving in three carriages to the colony and the farm. What are such people doing in the heart of the working settlement?

Elad Tzadikov, director of 'Together Organization,' discusses his first Elul after returning to faith, who he recently asked forgiveness from, and which piyyut moves him during the High Holy Days.

How a Soviet girl with no knowledge of Judaism found her way back to her roots, and how she journeyed from Belarus to Jerusalem. Cellist Ella Kauffman shares her moving story.

One day you break the chain - how can this be tolerated? Watch the important words of Rabbi Yochai Hansav.

Explore the incredible events and testimonials from soldiers about the supernatural experiences during the liberation of the Western Wall in the Six-Day War.

Photographer Michal Greenbaum's transformative visit to Cuba led her to embrace a new path. She shares her story and showcases her journey in a captivating exhibition.

Gideon Sharon, a former fighter pilot turned spiritual leader, launches a remarkable project encouraging Jews worldwide to start their day with 'Modeh Ani'. As millions join in, Sharon reveals the heartfelt story behind it and the inspiring reactions.

Gabriel Aryeh Sanders' fascinating journey: from a Christian missionary to a devout Jew, fighting against Christian missions.

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How did the unique connection form between Moshe Shapoff from Jerusalem and Sheikh Ahmad bin Faisal from the United Arab Emirates? In a captivating conversation, Moshe shares about their acquaintance, the award he received, and the realization: 'One can sanctify Hashem's name anywhere.'

Why did a 92-year-old request a Brit Milah? How is a circumcision performed in the Himalayas? And what led an entire class of children to undergo Brit Milah on the same day? The organization Brit Yosef Yitzchak has performed over 73,000 Brit Milah ceremonies over the years and has many touching stories.

For four months, Elad Tzadikov, Chairman of the 'Ofeq' organization, has tirelessly fought against organizations trying to introduce foreign concepts into the Jewish people. He warns, 'They are sophisticated and have all possible tactics,' highlighting that 'We are in a dangerous war.'

Here's how the Maccabees are portrayed in contemporary Israeli society: a group of muscular bullies who used brute force to fight strong Greeks and succeeded in defeating them, bringing political independence to the Jewish people. But the Maccabees were devout.

For forty years, Rabbi Avraham Yakubovich lived in the United States, establishing an innovative project for teaching students and nurturing Jewish identity. Thousands of students were drawn closer to Judaism, but there were also painful cases of intermarriage. "Intermarriage abroad reaches 50%", he says, "and in most cases, the intervention comes too late."

Rabbi Menachem Levin, the rabbi of the "One People" community in California, writes a poignant article on assimilation and ways to prevent it.