Torah

Why did Abraham, at the age of one hundred, need to wander through the land? Wasn't he tired of roaming? This question divides into two parts: a natural reason and a spiritual reason.

Discover Rabbi Elyashiv's profound insights and personal trials, as we commemorate the 12th anniversary of his passing.

The Chabad dance at the end of a gathering or during Simchat Torah is known as the "Star Dance": Two chassidim place a hand on each other's shoulders, while the rest position their hands on the "bridge" formed—on either side. The "star" spins to the beat and the rhythm of foot stomps.

One morning, Rabbi Kalonymus found a manuscript on his desk, known back then as a "Kuntres." Flipping through it, he discovered an incredible idea—a commentary on the Talmud! Although unaware of the author, Rabbi Kalonymus began using the Kuntres that very day to teach the Talmud.

Rabbi Pesach was puzzled and reflected on his actions. The old community of Jerusalem lived in poverty, in small apartments, sustained by minor trading or charity, with little more than a bed, table, and some vegetables in their homes...

On Shavuot, we received the Torah. Our sages said Mount Sinai was named for the hatred it brought from the nations of the world. They hate us and try to seize the Torah through distortion and by opposing the Oral Torah.

How were interrogations conducted in ancient Egypt? The Egyptian mindset believed honesty was guaranteed through pre-interrogation beatings.

According to the sages, the first appearance of a word in the Torah that starts with a particular letter teaches us its significance. The first word in the Torah starting with Aleph is: Hashem.

Archaeologists quickly realized a fascinating clue to identifying ancient Israeli settlements: the absence of pig remains. Unlike the Philistines and Canaanites, who raised and consumed pigs, ancient Israelites did not.

Young Eliyahu barely knew his father, who passed away a few years after his birth. His mother also died young, and from the age of four, he was raised by his uncle, the renowned Rabbi Yehuda Curiel. Excelling in his studies, he received rabbinic ordination at 18 and became the chief rabbi of Livorno. He was fondly known as "Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh."

The Torah mentions woven gold threads along with hammered gold. How were these threads created?

Why were pomegranates included on the robe? What surprising discovery was made during excavations in Jerusalem's City of David?

From refusing to contribute to the Golden Calf to supporting the building of the Tabernacle, Jewish women have shown extraordinary generosity. Discover how their legacy of giving has continued across generations.

A mystery of history lies buried in the desert. Could the 'Nawamis' graves hold secrets of the Israelites' journey? Discover one man's quest for answers.

What did an ancient inscription reveal about the fate of a Pharaoh, and how does this connect with stories in the Torah?

The Chafetz Chaim, renowned for guarding his speech, once stepped out of character with a warning to a fellow Jew. What led to this unprecedented moment?

Was Pharaoh really a little man with a big heart issue? While we haven't uncovered Pharaoh's entire medical history, we're certainly intrigued by his legendary stature.

The Torah never mentions Moses marrying a Cushite woman. Instead, it describes his marriage to Zipporah, the Midianite. With Jethro, his father-in-law, visiting during the giving of the Torah, how and when could he have taken a 'Cushite woman'?

Why did the Torah limit the king of Israel from acquiring many horses, and how did horses eventually find their way to Israel? Here's the captivating story.

In Greek times, Egypt retained bitter memories of the Hyksos, who once conquered and humiliated the land. When asked about the Israelites, some mixed the stories: 'Of course, a cruel people once ruled us. What were they called? Hyksos, right?'