All Articles ByYehosef Yaavetz

From the Zohar’s vision of thirteen petals to the Kiddush cup and the tzitzit knots, discover how the rose symbolizes Israel, divine mercy, and the hidden harmony of creation

The balance between strength and surrender, and the timeless message of unity in times of exile and redemption

Brilliant commentator, defender of Hebrew, and lover of Israel, Rabbi Tanchum’s writings reveal a rare glimpse of Jewish life and scholarship in Egypt and the Land of Israel in the 13th century

Fascinating insights gleaned from a wedding in Prague 250 years ago

True change begins not in palaces of power, but with individuals of faith who awaken the light within the darkness

According to ancient Jewish wisdom, the true Messiah will discern truth through smell — a spiritual sense that perceives the essence of the soul beyond sight and sound

Why one of the rabbis cited most in halachic (Jewish legal) literature is nearly invisible in the Tosafot and how his bold rulings left a lasting impact

Long before his name marked signs in Tel Aviv, Rabbi Shlomo Ibn Gabirol left behind a legacy of profound poetry, Jewish philosophy, and timeless spiritual longing

Discover how envy, destiny, and faith shaped one of the most powerful family dramas in the Torah

How Jacob’s mysterious vision of angels ascending and descending marked the moment heaven touched earth — and how one stone became the symbol of divine connection for all generations

How Jacob’s two camps became the blueprint for Israel’s future — uniting the spiritual legacy of Leah and Rachel into a balance of holiness, resilience, and the promise of final redemption

Explore the principle of falsifiability, why not all sciences are equally reliable, and how fields like archaeology and evolution differ from physics in their search for truth

When political controversy forced a Babylonian sage into exile, his journey led to the writing of the first Talmud in Europe and laid the foundation for Sephardic Torah scholarship

How one of America’s leading astrophysicists moved from materialism to faith after a life-changing encounter with the infinite night sky

Esau longed for holiness without the struggle, while Jacob embraced the slow path of faith. Their ancient conflict still echoes in humanity’s search for meaning and completion.

A deep philosophical look at why we were created, why pleasure isn't enough, and how real meaning must exist before we do.

A world-renowned cosmologist reveals how modern science’s rejection of God often relies on blind belief — while true evidence still points to intelligent design

Centuries before persecution set in, a golden age of tolerance and scholarship flourished in Ashkenaz, led by the Kalonymus family, Babylonian sages, and a surprisingly supportive Christian emperor

Jewish commentators reveal how ancient “dust worship” reflected deep spiritual, philosophical, and cultural ideas — echoing even into modern thought

In an era shrouded in silence, the voice of one brilliant sage rose above the confusion, defending faith, defining Jewish philosophy, and battling heresy with clarity and courage