All Articles Byמיכל אריאלי

Eighty years after the Bukovina Holocaust began, the governor of Chernivtsi announced that he will do justice and return one of the city's major buildings to Jewish hands. Chabad emissary Rabbi Menachem Glitsenstein shares this excitement and reveals what Jewish visitors seek each year in Chernivtsi.

When Edward Weinstein was seriously wounded after his home was directly hit, he feared he wouldn't be able to hold his son's bar mitzvah. Rabbi Menachem Kutner visited him and assured him that everything would be taken care of so he could celebrate peacefully. A few days after the bar mitzvah, Kutner shares: "It was an unforgettable event."

Hodaya Bouchari utilizes a unique method that allows her to create lifelike portraits. Learn about her decision to paint the Meron tragedy victims and the challenges she faces working without internet access or modern communication tools.

They are religious female singers wanting to perform for women only, but recently doors have been shut in their faces due to claims of "male exclusion." Singers Rika Razel, Sharon Rotter, and Inbar Tabib speak painfully about the situation but remain confident: "There is a way to change reality, and it's in our hands."

What happens to children who graduate from "kiruv" schools? Do they continue to yeshivas or high schools? Rabbi Yaakov Moyal leads the charge with his team, guiding thousands of boys to sacred yeshivas. An idealistic conversation ensues.

After decades of offering a non-kosher menu, restaurateur Erez Shitrit has reached a decision: the restaurant will become kosher. 'I don't want to cause others to sin,' he explains, revealing what event in his life led to this transformation.

After his home was broken into and his car set on fire, Yuval Chovav returned with his family to their neighborhood in Lod and held a brit for his son at the synagogue. 'The rioters want to drive us out, but we won't break,' he declares. And what name was given to the child?

The Shaare Zedek parking lot collapsed into a sinkhole, but this isn't the only sinkhole discovered in the country. What causes sinkholes to form? Can they be prevented? And could they appear in our private parking spaces? Prof. Michael Tsessarsky provides a fascinating explanation.

After recovering twice from cancer, Dikla Shotland decided to donate wigs to sick women. She became a go-to for women and girls urgently needing wigs, and also a person to confide in.

Living in a tent, the poverty, lack of facilities, but also the joy and faith. Bnei Asher, who lived for 11 years in a transit camp, took on the initiative to document the lives of families in the camps. He now has 2000 testimonies, and he isn't satisfied yet.

Hannah Breutman grew up in Ukraine, the fourth generation in a family detached from mitzvot. By a remarkable intervention of divine providence, she drew close to Judaism and even moved to Israel. Today, as a mother and a renowned early childhood consultant, she is certain: "Hashem picked me out with tweezers and brought me closer to Him."

A hospital in England insists on disconnecting Alta Fixsler from life support, which would result in her death. Her parents are fighting back, but a court date has been set. "We are racing against time and wish to bring her to Israel," says the concerned family.

For more than 30 years, Meir Indor has been combating terror activities through the organization he founded, 'Almagor'. Recently, he’s revealed his major concern: “Intelligent Arabs residing in Jewish cities in Israel are ready to do anything to harm us.” What does he propose?

After being diagnosed with lupus, Liora Azulai was told by doctors she could no longer have children. For nine years, she did not give up. Today, she holds her daughter Amalya Rachel and is certain: 'Hashem prepares all the good in the world for us, we just need to ask.'

Ofer and Oshrit Gobi adopted three daughters and feel it's a true blessing. How does Ofer's disability impact parenting? An inspiring interview.

What led Rabbi Avraham Leshem to support teenagers in crisis? How did he respond to a boy wandering in the streets? And what does he believe can prevent dropping out? In a bold and fascinating interview, he answers these questions and also gives a sneak peek into the dedicated books he's authored.

Her sister and nieces' death in a horrific car accident shattered Briana Stern, but then came insights and faith. Today, Briana strengthens other women and is confident: "The trials came to elevate us, they are only for our benefit."

Israel Kozlovsky and his family have been on a mission in Mumbai for the past nine years, but now they feel the challenge is greater than ever due to the rampant spread of COVID-19. "Those who don't know India can't grasp the magnitude of the tragedy; there are hundreds of thousands of victims here."

Yosef Hagoel was injured in the battle to liberate Jerusalem, exposed to Jordanian shells. However, thanks to medic Shlomo Epstein, his life was spared. Years later, he reveals what happened that day and how it inspired the song 'Ballad for a Medic'.

Yonatan Halimi, son of murdered Sarah Halimi in France, was shocked to find out that authorities decided not to prosecute the killer due to 'insanity' claims. 'Mother taught me everything is for the best, even if we don't understand; that's the only thing that strengthens me.'