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Many are familiar with the iconic 'Lions Gate' in Jerusalem, but few know the true story behind its bold lion figures. Did King Solomon place them there? Not exactly.

Upon Maimonides' arrival in Cairo as the physician to the vizier, he came to the aid of Egypt's Jews, arguing for spiritual leadership over opportunism.

Jewish communities around the world were destroyed, ranging from Mesopotamia to Libya. An ancient papyrus found in Egypt, dated eighty years after the rebellion, reveals that Egyptians celebrate their victory over the Jews annually.

Seeking revenge against a tyrant, rebels executed his daughter, triggering a brutal crackdown threatened to annihilate the Jews of Lod. Yet, two brave souls stepped forward, ready to sacrifice their lives for the community.

Known for his diagnostic genius, Assad could discern a person's profession and ailments just by observing them. This is the incredible story of Assad, the Jewish oculist admired by Muslims.

Many of us have heard about the 'Great Revolt' against the Romans, which led to the destruction of the Temple, and the Bar Kokhba Revolt about sixty years later. However, not many are aware of another significant uprising that took place in between these events.

In 1012, during a Jewish funeral in Cairo, chaos erupted as a mob attacked the mourners. Many were wrongfully arrested, leading the community to fast and pray until their release.

Beyond tarnishing the sanctity of high priesthood, Jeshua, inclined towards Greek culture, changed his name to Jason and initiated transforming Jerusalem into a Greek 'polis'.

On the 23rd of Tishrei, two days later, Titus the wicked, son of Vespasian, arrived with two hundred brave warriors to reinforce his father, Vespasian. Together, they stormed the city. Four thousand people were slaughtered in Gamla, while another five thousand leaped to their deaths into the surrounding chasms.

Dive into the essence of the letter Mem as it illustrates the harmony of thought and action, revealing the core of our existence.

A forgotten Jewish community, the Jews of Chaban have historical roots dating back to the First Temple era. Known for their distinctive clothing and traditions, they've maintained unique customs for centuries.

Heliodorus arrived in Jerusalem, demanding the keys to the treasure rooms from Oniao the High Priest. He sought access to every area containing money, bringing beasts of burden and a guard to transport the riches for the king.

It seemed like a golden age for Jews in the Seleucid Empire, as their loyalty and tenacity were recognized. But could anything go wrong?

Lamed seeks purpose, and to understand the essence of anything, we ask "Why?" The Hebrew letter "Mem" means "what" and together with "Lamed," it forms the question "Why?"

Caught between a rock and a hard place, the Jews of ancient Israel faced increased taxes as Ptolemy III demanded more funds for his war campaigns, leading to widespread discontent.

King Khosrow was the 22nd ruler of the Sasanian Persian Empire, and many considered him the greatest, undefeated in battle. Yet, within the walls of his palace, something mysterious happened. Who dared to challenge this invincible king? The answer might surprise you.

While the elevation of the Jewish people's status following the translation and the gentiles' newfound appreciation for the Torah's teachings might seem like a cause for joy, the sages felt otherwise.

In swift work, the elders completed the translation in about three months, striving for accuracy to ensure the text was understandable in Greek. Aside from a few alterations they had to make, they maintained precision.

In 1894, Herzl began his Zionist efforts. By 1897, the 'First Zionist Congress' took place. Yet, back in 1881, the 'Lovers of Zion' societies were already established. But was the idea of a state foreseen then?

Ptolemy didn't order his books online or visit a local bookstore. Instead, he dispatched hundreds of messengers around the world with a limitless budget to collect and copy wisdom.