Judaism

On his last day in Japan, Shagai Yehuda Ben Simon was arrested and taken into custody. It was there that he found himself praying with a small Book of Psalms, speaking to Hashem, and keeping kosher. After the judge sentenced him to another year in jail, a transformation began. "Hashem told me 'Stop,' leading me to change my entire approach to life."

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How a Roman prince became a devout Jew, reshaped Jewish learning, and left behind an important translation still studied today

The rabbi's answer that reframed the way we think about holiness, identity, and freedom

From a Travel to Africa to a Spiritual Journey: The Inspiring Story of Chaim Eran Gutsman

A surprising parable to explain why many people reject Judaism without ever truly experiencing its depth, beauty, and authenticity.

Yaakov Tzvi Gruner was only 8 when the Nazis invaded Poland, thrusting his life into danger. After his family was murdered, he escaped to a church, where he grew up and eventually became a priest. This week, he passed away, leaving one request: "To be buried as a Jew." Rabbi Shalom Malul, who was close to him in recent years, reveals his poignant story.

"I knew it would be an immense and demanding task, but I still didn't grasp what I'd gotten myself into": Dror Yahav, the principal writer at the "70 Tough Questions in Judaism" website, charts the journey from that brainstorming session in 2019 to the launch of the new site.

Yitzhak Pintosevich: From World-Class Runner to Respected Coach

From Hollywood success to spiritual rebirth at Rachel's Tomb, Yosef Soker shares his journey of returning to Judaism in honor of Rachel Imenu's yahrzeit.

A Jewish mother whispered a prayer for her son—and Hashem sent a traveling businessman to bring a Bar Mitzvah to life.

After leading a successful career as a photographer, accompanying political campaigns, and reaching the pinnacle of success, Kobi Klemenovitz decided to document Jews flying to Uman. This decision transformed his life, and now he shares his fascinating story.

A Belgian Businessman’s Test of Faith

Dori Levi grew up among Israel's elite in Savion but found himself drawn to Judaism. How did he balance this with psychology studies, and why does he believe psychological methods could endanger the religious person?

A Timeless Declaration That Grounds Jewish Life with Clarity, Confidence, and Connection

What's unique about the Jewish people and what made a telenovela star leave everything to convert and move to Israel? Here are the ten most-watched videos and articles.

Hannah Breutman grew up in Ukraine, the fourth generation in a family detached from mitzvot. By a remarkable intervention of divine providence, she drew close to Judaism and even moved to Israel. Today, as a mother and a renowned early childhood consultant, she is certain: "Hashem picked me out with tweezers and brought me closer to Him."

At 92, Abraham Aviel Lipkonsky recounted in a special Holocaust project the power of faith amidst the horrors: "I kept the tefillin on me all the time. Even with the partisans. I remembered that one who does not put on tefillin has no life in the hereafter. I did not want to lose the next world."

Self-awareness, nature, and spiritual connection can heal body and soul.

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