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The land embraces us only when we recognize its sanctity as a dwelling of divinity, allowing us to reside there only if we uphold its holiness.

From an unfamiliar brew to a morning staple, explore how coffee intertwined with Jewish life over centuries.

Delve into the rich history of Honi the Circle Maker's cave, once a pilgrimage site for rain prayers in Israel. Join us as we uncover its fascinating past and cultural significance.

Nestled near the tomb of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, an intriguing cave beckons with stories of miracles and ancient wisdom. Once a revered pilgrimage site, this cave is now accessible with improved facilities. Legend attributes its mystical past to the great Jewish leaders Hillel and Shammai.

In 1837, a devastating earthquake hit Safed. While the Abuhav Synagogue was destroyed, the southern wall with the ancient Torah remained intact.

As we meticulously count the days of the Omer, imagine keeping track of a 50-year span!

Decades ago, as secular ideas spread, some German scholars launched a campaign claiming Jewish traditions borrowed from Canaanite idol worship, specifically involving Baal, the rain deity. However, Jewish sages also spoke of 'Baal fields,' referring to lands blessed with rain!

A wild crowd of Muslims began to desecrate the body of Batto. Nissim Shmama, determined to prevent this outrage, sent his servants to toss coins from the windows. The crowd paused to gather the coins, allowing others to seize the body.

In the dead of night, while the terrorists guarded the tomb, the fighters arrived from behind, placing a great amount of dynamite in the sheikh's house at the village center, and then vanished into the darkness.

In 2005, Mazar's excavations unearthed a massive thirty-meter wall ending at a right angle. Pottery found within the wall predates King David, indicating it can't be later than his era. No more excuses...

Often during the memorial of righteous individuals, we encounter talismans attributed with various powers. How should we approach this?

Visitors to Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb encounter a small display case holding a piece of an ancient olive tree labeled "Idra Tree." What's the story behind it, and how does it connect to Rabbi Shimon's mystical Idra?

A ruthless king, aware of the consequences, hid foreign mercenaries behind the walls. They entered and killed many. Thousands lost their lives that day.

According to the Mishnah, young women once danced in the vineyards on Yom Kippur. How did this align with the solemnity and rituals of the day?

To fulfill the mitzvah, we cultivate etrogim. But why doesn't the etrog appear in the Torah or prophets?

Amidst conflicts between Islam and Judaism, particularly affecting Jews in the Land of Israel, there were times when Muslims turned to Jews for prayers.

The Golden Age under Muslim rule is remembered as a unique period in Jewish history, where great Torah scholars emerged, guiding the nation and contributing their wisdom across all facets of thought, society, and governance.

Discover the significance of 'Chadash' in Jewish law and how it applies after Passover.

Following historical events, a group known as the Sadducees emerged, challenging the authority of the traditional sages. They demanded proof that their interpretation was incorrect.

They say a person can't see their own hump. But what if there's a mirror involved? The surprising answer depends on what a 'hump' actually is...