All Articles ByYonatan Halevi

A gentle guide and resolute leader, Rabbi Shteinman taught that true strength lies in restraint and kindness

Be a nag, use slogans, never call yourself degrading names, have daily motivation talks, and more: 5 surprising tips to lift your spirits.

How long did Og live? Why was he rewarded? And how was he eventually killed? A collection of fascinating facts about Og, King of Bashan

A simple subway ride led to a meeting with destiny—and a return to Jewish roots.

Discover how layers of concealment reveal deep spiritual connection in this daily ritual practice

Exploring the beauty, purpose, and power of the synagogue experience

How Thoughtful Preparation for Shabbat Transforms Our Experience and Elevates the Entire Week

Noach was commanded by Hashem to build an ark for himself and his family so they would be saved from the flood that destroyed the world.

Alone in a Chinese forest, an Israeli teen remembered a song—and it led him home in the most unexpected way.

How Conflict Harms Everyone—Even the Innocent

Two years after his passing, Rabbi Karelitz’s clear rulings continue to guide how Jews navigate the mitzvah (Divine commandment) of honoring one's parents in everyday life

More than two centuries after his passing, the Vilna Gaon’s brilliance continues to shape Torah study, Jewish values, and the dream of returning to the Land of Israel

A comprehensive guide to the mitzvah of honoring holy spaces, proper conduct in a synagogue, and the halachic foundations of Jewish prayer halls

Among the 613 commandments, there are some that can be fulfilled simply and easily, yet their reward is unmatched.

The mitzvah of returning lost items (hashavat aveidah) includes not only returning a Jew's belongings but also his lost spiritual heritage

A towering halachic (Jewish legal) authority and humble public servant, Rabbi Akiva Eiger saved lives during one of 19th-century Europe's deadliest epidemics. His decisive actions offer timeless lessons in responsibility, faith, and halacha (Jewish law)

A Torah education doesn't just inform; it transforms. Discover why raising your child with Torah is the greatest investment in their future

Timeless Jewish wisdom from the Rambam and classic ethics on mastering emotion, avoiding pride, and living with harmony and purpose

A wealthy man broke down before Rabbi Elyashiv—until the rabbi gently reminded him how rich he truly was.

Five simple, consistent things, rooted in timeless Jewish wisdom, that can help you attain holiness