Torah

On this day in history: On the 20th of Tevet, about 144 years ago, the 'Ktav Sofer,' son and successor of the 'Chatam Sofer,' passed away.

Honoring the Yahrtzeit of the revered Rabbi and Kabbalist, Chacham Salman Mutzafi

On this day 77 years ago, Rabbi Yaish Krispin of blessed memory passed away.

Nir Manos, son of journalist and satirist Didi Manos, grew up in a very secular home and was called 'Neil.' It was during his university studies that he began to understand the declining trend of Western civilization and realized that only the Torah offers real answers and a reason to live.

Discover the nutritional composition of the Seven Species and learn why the Torah emphasizes their importance.

Recent events stir our thoughts on the suffering of exile, from its inception to today, returning us to an enduring historical message. The Jewish people are a historical wonder—a people who've maintained their unique identity from Mount Sinai to the present, for 3,300 years. Unlike other nations, our reality as a people is directed by Hashem, a result of our actions. We've chosen life.

The Hakhel commandment was practiced when the Temple existed, once every seven years, at the end of the Sabbatical year. Here are some facts about this precious commandment

Two years after publishing 'Anani', Doron Sheffer is working on a new book. He says the trials and challenges continue even after entering the world of Torah.

Priests, Hamas members, and Al-Qaeda all listen to this rabbi who isn't afraid to speak the truth loudly. Special interview with Rabbi Yosef Mizrachi.

As we reach the anniversary of Maran's passing, emotions and memories resurface about his final days when we were still in his shadow. Aryeh Deri, chairman of the Shas movement, who served him until his final moments, recalls the steps leading to the end, witnessing with his own hands the last bit of the disappearing sunlight.

Want to participate in writing a Torah in memory of Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l? Rabbi and Rebbetzin Abramov explain how you can take part. Special Interview.

Rebbe Nachman encourages us to experience the spiritual existence of the afterlife by minimizing worldly desires in the present.

Before discussing what happens after death, let's explore what happens before the soul enters the world. What occurs in the upper realms, and what is the purpose of the soul's descent?

Discover the incredible tale of a child prodigy with Torah mastery, and why Rabbi Yehuda Leib Levinstein was skeptical.

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

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.

Last week, on the 18th of Tammuz, we marked the yahrzeit of the revered Sephardic poskim, Rabbi Ben Zion Abba Shaul zt"l. A look into the life of a sage who was a close study partner of Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, shlit"a.

The Torah claims we received the commandments at Mount Sinai in front of millions. How can I be sure that it really happened?

Clear signposting to Cities of Refuge is crucial for fast escape routes. Each year on the 15th of Adar, as winter ends, the court is instructed to repair roads to facilitate swift escape to these cities.

In memory of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu zt"l, a spiritual pillar for Torah and the Jewish people. Who was Rabbi Eliyahu truly? Here's what you might not know, but need to.