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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."

While bread is a staple, a week without it during Passover reminds us we can thrive without the basics we deem essential. Discover the powerful lesson of resilience and self-worth beyond physical capabilities.

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.

At just 21, Shulamit Markowitz-Lebel faced the devastating loss of her husband in a car accident. Her journey through grief, faith, and creativity has led her to create a film documenting parts of her life. She insists, 'Art is what allows me to choose life.'

Every now and then, the maskilim, writers from the Jewish Enlightenment, made funny mistakes when they confidently discussed the Talmud and Jewish law. So, what happens when this scholar things in cheder fell off the radar, leading to some pretty awkward situations?

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'?

Rami Asher suffered partial paralysis in a scooter accident. Despite his challenges, he remains a beacon of hope: "I am not a prisoner in my body; I am grateful to Hashem."

No one prepared Meital Weiss for the abduction of Romi Gonen, her husband's daughter. As they mark 80 days of her captivity, Weiss shares the ongoing family struggles, tireless efforts to bring Romi back, and her unwavering belief: 'Romi will return, she is protected.'

Our soul, more pure and enlightened than our physical body, immediately impacts our emotions—for better or worse. When fear transforms into awe of Hashem, we emerge victorious.

This remarkable woman from Be'eri witnessed horrors in her kibbutz. Her escape—spending 12 hours in a closet with a book of the Zohar—is touching hearts across the internet.

About a year ago, Dor Shapira experienced a back pain that quickly became unbearable and led to paralysis of the lower body. As she was brought to the operating room at Beilinson, the doctors were very pessimistic, but throughout the ordeal, Dor maintained her belief. A month ago, she danced at her wedding—and you won't believe who officiated the ceremony.

On hearing Itzik's mother's plea for a liver donation, Yaniv Kendel immediately reached out, promising to fly to Germany to donate his liver. Leaving behind his pregnant wife and two small children, he underwent a month and a half of tests, until an unexpected twist on the day of surgery.

After going through years of waiting for her own children, Nava Pasha decided to start a unique fertility medicine charity. Today, the charity serves women from all sectors, offering a listening ear, rare medications (by prescription), massages, and complementary treatments.

Rebbetzin Sherman discusses gratitude even in difficult times, shares a powerful Holocaust story, and the importance of expressing thanks in life.

Reflecting on loss and the courage to move forward, Rabbi Aharon Margalit shares a poignant message with his family after the tragic loss of a son.

When Avior and Melissa Makhlouf learned they were expecting triplets, they were in complete shock. Now, as they prepare for their triplets' release from the neonatal unit, they share their challenging pregnancy journey, the support they've received throughout, and above all - their profound faith in Hashem.

Subliminal opens up in a surprising interview, a stand-up performing entrepreneur, and Asaf Harush's journey of faith: These are the top 10 videos and articles of the week.

Dealing with meningitis, hearing and vision loss, and a heartfelt interview with Moran Eisenstein: Here are the top 10 videos and articles you loved this week on Hidabroot.

"We continue to believe that Moishi will return, while maintaining a routine," says Moishi Kleinerman's mother, whose son has been missing for 212 days. She recounts her last conversation with her son, the message he left her, and her feelings: "The longing never stops; we are torn apart." A mother's heart.

He was born miraculously and returned to faith at 17. His Hasidic family was murdered during the Holocaust, while relatives who fled to Israel were no longer religious. Now, he speaks of divine providence as the sole descendant able to continue his pre-Holocaust family traditions. This is the story of Rabbi Menachem Makover, the man revitalizing public interest in studying the Temple year-round.