All Articles ByYehosef Yaavetz

From a single extra letter in the Torah to a lesson in humility — to speak with caution, admit uncertainty, and value truth over pride

From the perfect symmetry of the sun and moon to the twin goats and birds of Torah law — how divine precision reveals equality, purpose, and harmony in creation

Renowned for his commentary on the Mishnah, Rabbi Ovadia’s journey from Italy to the Land of Israel shaped Jewish learning and revitalized Jerusalem’s struggling community

Rabbis, philosophers, and scholars flocked to learn from him, yet his true identity remained hidden until his final breath. The story of Mr. Shushani.

More than a medical milestone, the eighth day marks a divine intersection — when a newborn moves from creation’s natural order into God’s eternal covenant

The Torah’s law of postpartum impurity is a reflection of the mystery of life, the soul’s descent from heaven, and humanity’s journey toward spiritual perfection

How Judaism views the biblical “leprosy” as a divine message for self-reflection and repentance — revealing why the Torah’s priest diagnoses but never heals

Why only a kohen’s words make a person impure, and how a woman of priestly lineage can fill that sacred role

The biblical plague of tzara’at was a mysterious affliction that appeared, not from infection, but from the moral and spiritual state of the human soul

Appreciating the Torah's ecological wisdom through a scientific lens

From the muddy streets of Lithuania to the hills of Jerusalem, this quiet Torah giant inspired the Mussar movement and lived a life of uncompromising truth and humility.

A bold sermon on Divine Providence sparked fierce accusations of heresy, until Europe's greatest sage stepped in to defend the rabbi and restore peace.

The true story of a Jewish community’s suffering, courage, and miraculous return in 17th-century Frankfurt

The story of how the Jewish community of Kovno was attacked, expelled, and finally restored

From border checks and royal libraries to life-saving dreams, Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai’s global travels blended scholarship, miracles, and legendary devotion.

In 1533, a 56-year-old rabbi galloped day and night to save 200 Jews from execution, leaving behind a legacy of courage, leadership, and Torah.

How a single moment in a Vienna synagogue gave rise to the global Bais Yaakov movement

Born into nobility, Philo blended Torah with Greek philosophy and risked his life to save his people from the wrath of Rome.

From a hidden Jew in Portugal to a public defender of Judaism in Europe, Rabbi Menashe ben Israel changed the future of Jewish communities through intellect, diplomacy, and fearless advocacy

How a Thirteen-Year-Old from the Tribe of Judah Was Appointed by Hashem to Lead One of the Greatest Spiritual Projects in Jewish History