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In 1427, Pope Martin V issued a directive to prevent Christians from transporting Jews from Italy to the Holy Land. This led to dangerous conditions for Jews on Italian ships. What sparked the Pope's anger?

Join us over the next three weeks as we unfold the tale of destruction—how the mighty Judean kingdom dwindled, weakened, and ultimately fell to Roman conquest. How did the Romans end up in Judea? What were they seeking? And what role did baseless hatred play in all of this?

Descartes famously demonstrated that the one thing we cannot doubt is our own thoughts, suggesting that while we might question the material, our existence as thinking, desiring, and experiencing beings is indisputable.

Following the tragic murder of Israeli athletes during the 1972 Munich Olympics, Prime Minister Golda Meir ordered a mission to track down and eliminate all those involved in the planning. After years of pursuit and a case of mistaken identity, in 1979, Hasan Salameh Jr. was killed in a car bomb explosion in Beirut.

Eldad the Danite captivated the Jews of Kairouan with his stories and Torah wisdom. Bemused by his claims, they sought Rabbi Tzemach Gaon's guidance on how to approach him and his writings.

Discover the fascinating history behind Tzomet Somech near Shefa-Amr in the north of Israel, a site steeped in ancient tradition and resistance.

His knowledge and talent led him to hubris. He imagined he could redeem Israel and defeat the Abbasid kingdom that ruled the entire East.

Through a historical tragedy, all personal belongings of Babatha, including her large document case with her ketubah, were preserved. This lets us learn a lot about the traditions and customs of ketubahs during the Tannaitic period, long before the Mishnah was compiled.

Defying the prevailing Christian Byzantine disdain for Jews, the Empress Eudocia showed respect and kindness. A Jewish delegation requested her to overturn the Roman-imposed ban on entering Jerusalem, and she graciously agreed.

Einstein saw science and religion as complementary, even interdependent, rather than opposites.

Abraham Abulafia was determined to uncover the fate of a fierce warrior tribe, hoping to reunite the Ten Lost Tribes and bring forth redemption.

Many Jewish lives were lost attempting to reach Kastel. Against all odds, divine intervention turned the tide.

Join us on a journey through time to explore the largest ancient synagogue ever found. Measuring 95 meters, its massive size is breathtaking, especially for its era.

After the year 748 CE, Tiberias, once a vibrant center of Jewish scholarship, fell silent. What happened to its sages and rich traditions?

A letter from the King of Yemen describes a rare gift he received from "Queen Judith," a legendary ruler of a vast Ethiopian kingdom south of Egypt.

Discover the grandeur of the ancient synagogue in Alexandria, so vast that special signalers waved cloths to cue the congregation for 'amen.' Join us on a historical journey.

Traveling to sacred sites during festivals required early departures, especially given the harsh winter conditions. Consequently, most journeys took place from Passover to Shavuot.

Bentov argued that the human consciousness, the experience of thoughts and emotions, cannot be merely the result of electrical or biological processes. Scientifically, he claimed there's something beyond in the human soul.

It seems like every time things got a little tough, the Israelites wished to return to Egypt. Why, after witnessing so many miracles, did they find it hard to trust in Hashem?

Despite advances in neuroscience, the true nature of human consciousness remains an enigma. It's more than neurons firing; it's the essence of our joy, sorrow, and desires.