An Ancient Discovery Connecting to King David’s Dynasty
A surprising find in northern Israel gave the first historical proof that King David really existed
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Why Is Childbirth Considered “Impure” in the Torah? The Spiritual Meaning Behind Tazria’s Mystery
From physical pain to divine partnership, Jewish thought reveals that the “impurity” of childbirth is not defilement, but a sacred transition from the material to the spiritual
The Man Behind the Rambam: The Legacy of Rabbi Maimon
Though his name is mentioned daily in Jewish study, the story of Rabbi Maimon, the father, teacher, and guide of the Rambam, remains largely unknown
The Untold Story of Jerusalem’s Bukharan Neighborhood
The incredible journey of Bukharan Jews from Muslim rule to Russian protection, and finally, to the heart of Jerusalem
Rescued by a Miracle: The Story of Rabbi Berechiah of Lincoln
On the day of his wedding, Rabbi Berechiah was arrested for a murder that never happened and saved by a mysterious knight
The Hidden Story of the Erfurt Manuscripts
Bloodstains on the Torah scrolls reveal a painful past that still speaks today
Rabbi Yekutiel Neubauer: Light in the Darkness
Even in the Bergen-Belsen camp, Rabbi Neubauer brought Torah, guidance, and hope to suffering Jews
The Untold Story of the Square Matzo on Your Seder Plate
When machine-made matzot were first introduced, they sparked a passionate halachic debate across Europe
The Divine Selection: Why Only Israel Received the Torah
The spiritual and historical journey that led to Mount Sinai — how God offered the Torah to all nations, why only the Jewish people accepted it, and what this reveals about faith, free will, and the purpose of humanity
How Rabbi Jonathan Eybeschutz Saved Prague’s Jews from Disaster
With wisdom and courage, one rabbi stopped a blood libel in its tracks
When Dressing Jewish Became Illegal in Tsarist Russia
In 1840s Russia, Jews were fined for yarmulkes and attacked for beards. The fight for Jewish dress lives on to this day
A Jewish King Who Helped Shape the Roman Empire’s Future
How King Agrippa’s quick thinking changed history and brought peace to his people
The Christian Who Shaped the Talmud We Study Today
How Daniel Bomberg’s vision and dedication gave us the page layout we still use
Hezekiah’s Miracle: How Water Saved Jerusalem from Siege
How a king’s engineering genius and Hashem’s miracle kept Jerusalem alive during the Assyrian siege
How Justin’s Mistakes Twisted Torah Verses for His Argument
How a 2nd-century Christian preacher altered verses to “win” an imagined debate with a Jewish sage
The Biologist Who Defied Materialism: Michael Levin’s Revolutionary View on Life Beyond DNA
Renowned biologist Michael Levin uncovers evidence that living cells possess purpose and awareness, challenging the idea that life is merely a product of chemistry and chance
The Roman Governor Who Saved the Beit HaMikdash
The true story of a Roman leader who risked execution to protect the sanctity of the Beit HaMikdash
When a Skeptic Met the Righteous: The Maggid’s Unmistakable Inspiration
An unlikely witness to divine insight in the court of the Maggid of Mezritch
Antioch: The Rise and Fall of a Great Jewish Community
How one of the world’s greatest cities became both a home and a graveyard for Jewish history
The Hidden Legacy: Jews in China After 700 Years
The remarkable journey of Kaifeng’s Jewish community, from Silk Road traders to a scattered yet enduring people
