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For 350 years, no Jewish foot touched English soil following the expulsion in 1290. The English people essentially had no idea what Jews even looked like.

As the sun began to set, a mysterious man appeared and joined them for the minyan. Following the holiday, he blew the shofar and vanished. The next day, the synagogue's gabbai dreamt of the man, who declared, 'I am Abraham, your father, and I saw your distress; thus, I came to join you for Yom Kippur prayers.'

When I asked him, 'What's the fuss over Jews buying a village?' he replied, 'It's certain, as we've been told by our ancestors, that if the Jews buy four paces and take a step in the Emeq Ibn Amar (Jezreel Valley), eventually the whole valley will be in their hands!' So, why was the purchase of the land in Fula such a big deal?

While teaching in Casablanca, Paul met a kind and wise rabbi who helped him discover the beauty of Torah—and it changed his life forever.

Ever notice how easy it is to cloak an agenda in 'scientific' garb? Drop a professor's name or wave around a 'study', and people treat it like gospel truth.

The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls debunked theories about multiple biblical versions existing in ancient Israel. It also challenged other biblical criticism narratives, showing the assumptions about editing practices were misplaced.

"The science I've been engaged in led me to the conclusion that the world is far more complex than what can be explained by science," he says. "Hashem is my natural explanation to understand the mystery of existence."

On a frigid December night, maintenance workers in Cherbourg reported that engines were being run to avoid freezing—only for the ships to vanish into the dark, unflagged and unlit.

Scholars once speculated based on the oldest biblical manuscript, the Leningrad Codex from around 1000 CE. But concrete evidence reshapes these theories.

An unprecedented land deal, graced by Russian Jewish investment, brought to life a Torah-based community in the challenging landscapes of 19th-century Palestine.

Over 20 years, from 1984 to 2003, Tetlock conducted extensive prediction competitions. He gathered almost 300 experts from various fields—academics, government officials, journalists, and the like—and asked them to make general forecasts across a variety of political and economic scenarios, including those in their areas of expertise.

The Marquis de Laplace didn't dabble in gender studies or such subjects, where anyone could become a professor. He specialized in precise science. Yet, despite his focus, he was known to change colors like a chameleon, supporting those who best served his interests, all under the banner of science and probability.

In the Song of Songs, King Solomon likens Israel to a rose among thorns. This metaphor holds layers of significance tied to commandments and traditions.

In 13th century Hazor, shortly after Joshua's entry into the land, a layer of destruction reveals a city burned, statues shattered, and buried under three meters of ash and ruin.

Every time I'm happy, I clap my hands, and my two-year-old says: 'Dad is happy.' Is he a mind reader? Is my happiness just clapping? It's merely the result.

The historical roots of Rishon Lezion as a religious settlement are nearly forgotten. Many narratives focus solely on its Zionist evolution, overlooking the contributions of its religious founders.

When the Sultan's entourage arrived in the morning, they found the tree bent and withered. "What a pity," they thought, "that such a beautiful tree is now ruined. There's no point in using its timber." They went to find another tree for the Sultan. But as soon as they left, the tree sprang back to life, its branches stretching skyward once more.

We can hear explanations, imagine concepts, but only through physical sight can we fully perceive an object.

Despite the overall success of the operation and the destruction of 12 other bridges, the disaster was massive. Although the bridge exploded, many fighters fell. The blast was so large that most of the bodies could not be located or identified.

In 1285, at the age of 63, he abruptly left his position and traveled to the city of Acre in Israel. This journey was fraught with danger. For years, envious individuals had falsely accused him to the authorities, attempting to limit his influence. Why did Rabbi David undertake such a risky endeavor?