Blame the Ancient Egyptians for All Those Street Cats
Cats are everywhere, and if you're not a fan, you have ancient Egyptians to thank.
Cats are everywhere, and if you're not a fan, you have ancient Egyptians to thank.
For over a decade, former soccer player turned religious devotee Shlomo Chaviv engaged his colleagues in a bottle collection project. The goal? To establish and maintain the perfect coffee station at a kollel in Yehud.
J.R.R. Tolkien once lamented that there were no Jews in his family tree. If he were alive today, he might find comfort in having a Jewish great-grandson who observes Shabbat and keeps kosher.
At ten and a half, N (a pseudonym) drank what she thought was soda, but it turned out to be a chemical that nearly took her life. She shares her incredible experience and how discovering Judaism gave her the courage to speak about it.
New research finds alarming inactivity levels in children and teens - 19-year-olds are no more active than 60-year-olds.
Vegetarianism is more effective than regular dieting in achieving reduced body weight and optimal changes in fat layers, according to a new U.S. study.
Individuals with values might feel disgruntled by the crude direction of Israeli culture, yet they are forced to keep this bitterness to themselves for fear of violating the sacred freedom of expression. To what new lows will Israeli culture sink?
What does a sanitation worker do when he finds perfectly good books in the trash? José Alberto Gutiérrez chose to open a library for the neighborhood children.
Is it permissible to treat a patient in a way that increases their suffering if they wish for suffering as atonement? How is the confession performed when a dying patient is unconscious? What do prominent rabbis think about screening tests? These and many other questions are addressed in Dr. Menachem Chaim Breyer's new book, 'From a Doctor's Notebook.' A special interview.
Ten years ago, 'Istherak' by Mia Kinan was published and revolutionized the Charedi book market. In a special interview, Kinan talks about her writing development before and after 'Istherak,' the powerful reactions from readers, and future plans.
IKEA sends engineers to live in Mars-like conditions, hoping cramped quarters spark creative furniture solutions.
Think the amount of alcohol you consume is small and harmless? New research might make you reconsider.
Jessica McCabe, a 34-year-old American media professional, shares her heartfelt gratitude to her mom for pursuing an ADHD diagnosis and treatment for her. 'Thank you for not listening to the critics'
A new American study found that the baby teeth of children with autism showed higher absorption of toxic metals during critical stages of development.
No less than four thousand Ethiopian Jews perished during the journey to the Land of Israel. Three immigrants recount the ordeals and losses on the way to the holy Jerusalem, as they called it.
As terrifying as it sounds, this is the exact finding of a study conducted on mice with chronic sleep deprivation. The cells responsible for brain maintenance began consuming completely healthy brain cells.
Discover the heartfelt email exchanges between Leonard Cohen and Gideon Zelermyer, the cantor of 'Shaar Hashamayim' synagogue in Montreal.
The electric helmet, a result of Israeli innovation, stops cancer from outside the body via an electric field that prevents brain cancer cells from multiplying. Could this be a breakthrough for other cancer types?
Even if you've inherited bad genes, it turns out you might not develop Alzheimer's. Neuroscientist Lisa Genova explains what we can do—both at a young and older age—to maintain our cognitive abilities.
A new diet method increases your chances of sticking to your diet without giving up. The secret: In this diet, you can eat everything, including pizza and desserts. All you need is to upgrade your food.
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