Judaism

Does my zodiac sign determine my future? Can I influence my destiny? Everything you wanted to know about Judaism's perspective on astrology.

Rabbi Avraham Leib, formerly Leonardo, led a seemingly good life. He mingled with worldly people, explored new places, and made a living from his beloved passion — until a change prompted him to leave skiing and Argentina. Now residing in Bnei Brak and a father of five, he shares his remarkable story.

Rabbi Aaron Waldman, originally called Chai in Chinese, immigrated to Israel and converted to Judaism. Currently living an ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, he aspires to establish a yeshiva for adults. How did he discover Judaism in communist China, and how does he handle his family's alienation over his transformative decision?

A young woman who got into trouble and became pregnant received an apartment, money, psychological help, and job assistance from Hidabroot. In the end, she blatantly disrespected her benefactors. And the media? They don't investigate, don't dig deep, they just relish the drama.

Avi Gilad, 56, is a television and radio presenter. We've collected for you 10 surprising quotes made by Gilad about Judaism. Most were said in an interview he gave to 'Hidabrut', and some during the television programs he hosted.

When Moshe Arens learned his brother had converted, he turned back—choosing faith over heartbreak.

Everything you wanted to know about tattoos in Judaism.

How to respect parents who are distant from religion?

For years, Dr. Shlomo Kapach has been challenging Darwin's theory of evolution. "I want people to first understand that it's scientifically impossible. Then we can talk further." A special interview on the occasion of his book release 'Evolution Tested'

The Brown family began to draw closer to Judaism when a fire broke out in a yeshiva near their home. They stepped in to help, hosting yeshiva students for over a year. How did this affect the family, and what do you learn when the hot water runs out in the shower?

'The Star Band' was one of the hottest names in the world of wedding bands until the day Michal Kapelnik, the band's lead singer, announced her unexpected departure. Behind the scenes, the unbelievable happened: Michal was drawn to Judaism and decided to leave everything. What happened in the end?

Shuli Rand, Oded Menashe, Ishay Ribo, Yedidya and Sivan Rahav-Meir, Sharon Rotter, Yaakov Shwekey, Dana Veron, Zion Baruch, and others discuss Hidabroot's impact. Heartwarming and inspiring.

Discover the surprising Jewish insights related to elephants in honor of World Elephant Day.

Jewish wisdom on food, exercise, and avoiding harm based on the Rambam and other Torah sources

Hand washing is one of the fundamental and important mitzvot in Judaism.

When my father wanted to convince me to eat, he would show me shapes of an elephant and a lion formed in a slice of cut bread. True, I was once small and convinced. But I've grown since. And I've come to understand that Judaism is a much more intelligent and wise affair than a collection of faces and bizarre imaginations.

The mitzvah of tzitzit is among the Torah's most significant commands, comparable to all mitzvot.

We received the entire Torah at Mount Sinai, so where did differences in Jewish law come from?

Nadav Naveh, founder of the comedy group Anerdoss, shares insights in a Jewish Q&A about his favorite part of the Tanakh, why and when they urgently changed a show, and what a woman said who suffered from postnatal depression.

What makes a secular judge suddenly interested in Judaism, curious about a chapter from Psalms? For Shachar Bakshi, a Hasidic lawyer whose holy path includes inserting words of Torah at every possible opportunity, this is hardly surprising.