All Articles FromYehosef Yaavetz

After Muhammad’s death, Jews lived under Muslim rule with strict limits on their freedoms

In 1144, Norwich became the site of the first recorded blood libel, a false charge that spread for centuries

In 13th-century Spain, a mother’s plea led to a landmark decision to save her son from leaving Judaism

A locked crate in Padua held the Ramchal’s writings for generations, hidden from his critics and preserved by his students

How a Purim miracle, a power struggle, and an encyclopedia entry intertwined

The so-called Palestinian issue is not just about borders but a centuries-old religious battle between two descendants of Abraham

A childhood memory of lettuce sparks a secret search for Jewish roots, leading to the miraculous rediscovery of a priceless Torah manuscript

Invented by Jewish doctor Eliezer Zamenhof, Esperanto uses simple roots like Hebrew so people worldwide can communicate without complex grammar

The promise of equality in Europe gave Jews hope, yet anti-Semitism simply changed its face, refusing to disappear

Founded to be self-reliant and faithful to Jewish law, Rehovot grew through farming, trade, and a remarkable partnership with Baron Rothschild

Muhammad saw himself as Abraham’s heir through Ishmael, demanding Jewish recognition. Their refusal sparked a decisive and violent chapter in history

The long and complex relationship between Jews and Muslims began long before modern politics, it starts as a family drama in the house of Abraham

In 1196, an unfounded accusation set off a brutal attack that devastated one of Germany’s ancient Jewish communities

Proud of both his Jewishness and his American patriotism, Emanuel Noah was a visionary far ahead of his time

From a Hasidic rabbi’s son to a fearless partisan and later a Chabad leader, Zusha’s life was defined by action and courage

From Mayer Rothschild’s humble beginnings to Baron Edmond’s generosity, the Rothschild family helped establish towns, vineyards, and communities across the Land of Israel

In 19th-century Ukraine, a Hasidic leader built a royal court to uplift the spirit of his people—offering more than charity, he offered majesty

Unlike other partisans, the Bielski brothers made saving Jewish lives their mission, building a hidden forest community that gave refuge and hope

How an entire Jewish community survived by outwardly living as Muslims while secretly keeping their faith for over a century

Yosef Mendelevich’s journey from a Soviet jail to teaching Torah in Israel