All Articles Byמיכל אריאלי

Avi Benishti was a young soldier in the Artillery Corps when he was told he would board a helicopter heading to Lebanon with his comrades. At the last moment, they were ordered off the helicopter, saving their lives. In an initial conversation, he recounts that cruel night: 'We were supposed to be there.'

The weather is perfect, the kids are eager for an outing, and you're also ready to enjoy the enchanting blooms? You can definitely go on an excursion close to home and discover things you never imagined. Tour guide Rachel Rabinowitz shares the perfect recipe.

Tamar Gil Menachem, Deputy CEO of the Lauder Employment Center, is confident that COVID-19 is reshaping the employment world. Remote work presents a historical opportunity for the Israeli job market.

Dorine Cohen heard all the possible warnings from the doctors, who said her daughter would be deformed and disabled, her brain would be damaged, and she wouldn't survive birth. "Those were months of tears, a black hole in my heart," she recounts. And what about the baby today?

Tzivia Anat Hirsch spent years searching for answers to her questions, both while studying in the US and performing on stages in Israel. Her transformation came within a year, during which she embraced religious life and built a home in Israel. "The big 'boom' happened right after my return to observance, and that's when the challenges began," she recounts.

"Today, defamatory discourse mostly occurs online, but it might spill into the streets tomorrow." Carol Nuriel, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League in Israel, speaks on incitement, anti-Semitism, and the looming threat.

For six years, Netanel and Racheli Weiss longed for children. During this time, they chose to strengthen their marital bond and express gratitude for what they had. Now as parents, they share insights through unique therapeutic cards.

Yossi Elder, newly related to the Halperin family by engagement, joined their Shabbat campaign amidst a busy period, urging Israelis to honor the upcoming Shabbat. The responses they received were beyond expectations.

Why are South African Jews more stringent than the President's orders? How do yeshiva students and seminary girls returning from Israel cope with isolation? What helps them during this crisis? Rabbi Dr. Warren Ze’ev Goldstein, Chief Rabbi of South Africa, in a special conversation.

Dr. Roni Berkowitz from the Ministry of Health is confident that the main way to overcome the coronavirus crisis is through strict isolation of exposed individuals. How does he ensure enforcement, and what is the role of the teams visiting homes?

They manage a home full of children, prepare for Pesach, work full-time jobs, and now – their work is done from home amidst noise and chaos. How do they do it? Parent coach Tsira Deutsch, attorney Margalit Boterman, and weight loss coach Yunit Kornberg provide a glimpse into their lives.

How did a Torah scroll leave Hidabroot in Israel and reach Tehran, Iran? Who received it? And what is the guy in jeans and a t-shirt's connection to this heroic mission? An unbelievable story about another activity by Hidabroot.

Gennady Muller, an immigrant from the Soviet Union, decided he was tired of hearing accusations against the ultra-Orthodox community. As a result, he closed the 'Vox' restaurant at Ashdod's Arches Beach and opened a network of strictly kosher cafes. "I believe you can profit without working on Shabbat."

Preparing meat for the Purim feast and unsure about which cut to use? Worried about messing up the cooking? Wondering about the recommended cooking time and how to make the meat tender and delicious? Chef Yisrael Dudek has all the tips and advice for preparing meat. Happy holiday!

Born in the Caucasus and raised in Moscow, Eva Pesach always believed she'd become an opera singer, until a transformative moment. As a yeshiva wife who doesn't give up on her musical passion, she shares her journey with excitement.

Yaeli Wurtzman, a talented Hasidic artist, surprises with her stunning creations made entirely from... paper cut-outs. How did she start in this field, and what led her to represent Israel in an exhibition at the Moscow Museum of Art?

"We saw that yeshiva scholars need livelihood but have no profession, so we considered developing a Haredi high-tech company," says Aharon Saprai, who for the past seven years has been ensuring the training of hundreds of Haredim in the field, while not abandoning Torah study.

After being exposed to Israel Beiteinu campaigns broadcasted in Russian, Max Brodsky joined a group of activists fighting against the distorted messages and is organizing a conference on antisemitism.

After several days of severe flu, Chani Yaakov lay in bed and suddenly felt she couldn't breathe. What followed was a near-death experience, where she envisioned herself on the path to the afterlife. "There were three dark entities pulling me," she recalls.

Merav Solomon, a successful yoga instructor with a packed studio, found herself searching for a deeper truth. Her journey led to the development of Jewish Yoga, recently recognized by a major religious court.