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Rabbi Eliyahu Birnbaum, who is involved in training rabbis for the Diaspora and visits communities worldwide, shares the excitement of encountering Jewish sparks everywhere and the aspiration to place rabbis in every community globally.

Three years after founding 'Adele Association' to support families who lost loved ones, Adva Biton launches a special initiative: a giant truck traveling nationwide to offer workshops and experiences to bereaved families.

Miri Khori and Yasmin Boukayi decided to revolutionize English education by making it more suitable for the Haredi community and more engaging. They discuss their joint project, 'Good to Know', which they manage together, and their longstanding friendship that started in high school.

When Shelley Artman hears Miri Shneorson say: "I'll ask the rabbi," she gets annoyed; when Miri sees Shelley arrive at her home wearing pants, it tugs at her heart. Yet, these two women have managed to come together and establish an amazing Torah study initiative.

Shimon Tayyar managed a carpentry shop with many workers until he found faith. Then, he learned that "a person's sustenance is decreed from Rosh Hashanah..." At that moment, he let go of his employees and dedicated himself to crafting holy arks and wood carving. Take a look at his stunning creations.

Hila Ben Yitzhak met Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu on several occasions, each time experiencing a special spiritual uplift. Recently, she couldn't resist and decided to create a special painting of him titled 'Hilula.'

How did a young man's dream become a massive project? What challenges did he face along the way? R'Erez Sela, CEO of Otzar HaHochma, shares insights about the unique project he founded and has been nurturing for the past fifteen years.

Ella Vorobzov grew up in the Soviet Union, where for years she and her family were considered 'refuseniks' and were not allowed to emigrate. However, at the age of eight, the unimaginable happened and she moved to Israel. In an intriguing conversation, she shares memories from those days, and also why she's chosen to move back to Russia now.

What is life like for an eleven-and-a-half-year-old girl with epilepsy? How do those around her react, how do her friends cope, and what provides comfort during tough times? Leah Cohen, mother of the sweet Simma, shares her heartfelt story.

Ruth Bloy, the convert who passed away 18 years ago, is one of the most famous women in Israel. Known for her immense activism and her marriage to the leader of the Neturei Karta, Rabbi Amram Bloy, her daughter-in-law shares her life story in an engaging conversation.

A magical childhood among the alleys of the Nahlaot neighborhood, a home open to all, simplicity and an indescribable atmosphere. In honor of Jerusalem Day, artist Milka Benziman opens her painting archive, offering a glimpse into the enchanting Jerusalem of fifty years ago.

Tzigi Karsenti, appearing in the famous Wall photo, recalls the harrowing fight that led to the liberation of the Western Wall. "We fought and stepped over bodies, losing comrades along the way, until we found ourselves before the Western Wall."

Yoav Arnoni, a social worker, is on a mission to capture the life stories of the elderly, drawing from their wisdom and providing a living memory for their families. With a video camera, patience, and a lot of love, he gathers stories and reveals fascinating testimonies.

How does a woman feel opening her home during Lag BaOmer to hundreds of people? And what does it mean to have the privilege of being close to Rabbi Shimon's grave all year round? Miri Zelikovich, a resident of Meron, shares incredible experiences and unforgettable Lag BaOmer days.

Ahead of Lag BaOmer, Rabbi Kahanovitz from the Committee on Halachic Genizah calls on visitors to Meron: 'Beware of promotional leaflets distributed with holy words. This is a mitzvah that comes with transgression.'

Victor Atiya is a stuntman who performs magic shows and telepathy, managing to bring smiles to his audience. Yet, he bears the painful memory of his daughter's tragic death by fire. In an emotional conversation, he shares his experience of coping and how returning to faith gave him strength.

What led Rabbi Raphael Levine to visit a hospital for lepers? In what situations did he perform the Gr'a's lot? How did he respond when he caught his grandson looking at someone else's check, and when did he doubt if he acted rightly? Aryeh Burstein, grandson of Rabbi Raphael Levine, son of R' Aryeh Levine, shares captivating stories about his renowned grandfather, whose yahrzeit is observed this week.

The moment artist Hila Ben Yitzhak met her husband, he asked her, "Paint Shabtai, my uncle who fell in the war," but she never managed to—until one day, it simply happened on its own. Also: the chilling story of Uncle Shabtai Mivilashvili.

The Holocaust survivor's harrowing journey through artistic expression

What led supermarkets and bakeries to sell frozen bread right after Passover, which had been sold to non-Jews during the holiday? Is this practice permitted according to Jewish law and secular law? We asked experts, and their responses are both fascinating and surprising.