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After surviving six attacks during the Intifada, Hadassah Corinna Gafni felt an inner calling to change her life. She embraced Judaism and Hasidism and founded a unique organization that prepares hot meals for IDF soldiers.

The actor passed away, leaving a legacy of faith, roots, and love for Israel: "I put on tefillin every day." Here are his top quotes.

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

Located in the most undesirable part of Rome, the Jewish Ghetto was fraught with challenges, yet it became a testament to resilience amid adversity.

While many cultures have foundational figures, they often exist simultaneously. In contrast, the Jewish tradition honors three generations: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. This article explores why all three are essential as patriarchs of the Jewish people.

Once living in Turkey as part of a wealthy Muslim family, Leah Gul's life took a turn she never expected. Now, she shares her incredible story.

He didn’t face the entire army head-on. Instead, he targeted the precise spot where Lot and the captives were held, descending with his men in one swift move to overcome the guards, gather the captives and spoils, and vanished as quickly as he arrived.

Nimrod smirked at the young Hebrew boy who thought he was wise. "Perhaps he is wise," Nimrod conceded, "but I am the king." With that, he ordered that Abraham be thrown into the fiery furnace. That was when Abraham discovered not only that the Creator of the world truly exists, but that he, Abraham, was chosen by Him to lead him out of Ur of the Chaldees.

Abraham rejected the idea of division, a concept that seemed undeniable to all of the world at his time, to which kings, priests, elders, and scholars were beholden.

Beyond numerous nations, a singular nation continues Abraham's legacy through the revelation of the Exodus. His descendants, marking their covenant at eight days old, stand testament to an enduring promise.

Linor, once lost in a life of parties and emptiness, found a new path after watching a transformative video online. Today, she's dedicated to learning and living a life enriched by her Jewish faith.

Shelly Hakimi faced many ups and downs, fear and joy, until the birth of her quadruplets two weeks ago. What gave her the strength to persist, and what divine gifts did she discover along the way?

Before Simchat Torah, Orly Gilboa led a pretty ordinary life—a steady job as a banker, two cherished daughters, a musical home, and plenty of family trips abroad. That all changed in an instant when her oldest daughter, Daniela, was taken to Gaza. Here, a heartbroken mother shares her story.

At the age of 42, Benjamin pondered life's true purpose within the stark landscape of Russian atheism. He knew he was Jewish and questioned why he wasn't allowed to visit his homeland, Israel. How did this conflict with Russia's ideals?

A renowned Jewish leader stood firmly against Napoleon, even declaring war on the endeavor to fall under French rule.

David Cohen and Shimon Ifargan, barbers who embraced faith, share their transformative journeys and revelations. "It's not always easy to follow the religious path in our work, but it's the right thing to do."

Rabbi Yoram Eliahu shares the story of losing his son, Yedidya, in Gaza and embracing new beginnings with his grandson’s birth.

A small figure clad in red ascended the stairs, flanked by two hooded executioners. Despite signs of torture, he paused on each step to shout in a hoarse voice, "Hashem is God," a total of 52 times.

During a special prayer, the entire Jewish community of Metz gathered closely in the synagogue. Suddenly, amidst the emotional rendition by the cantor, a loud noise echoed "as if a great building was collapsing."

Even amidst the turmoil and sorrow of a war thrust upon us by a cruel enemy, we discover tales of divine intervention. We must thank Hashem for events that didn't occur, as much as for the rescues in events that did. Here is a brief overview of wars in Jewish history that were suddenly averted.