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I've seen what death looks like—a living person you've joked with, lying lifeless on an operating table. But what if death isn't the end? What if there's more to discover?

The foundation of materialism shakes when we grapple with the deeper mysteries of the mind and spirit—if we continue attributing the soul's mysteries to physical mechanisms, we cannot progress.

For centuries, special envoys traveled the Jewish world collecting support for their community in Israel. Initially dismissed as beggars, these pioneers were anything but idle. Discover the real story behind their efforts and how they sustained their lives.

The letter 'Hei' in Judaism symbolizes the physical world's existence and creation. It's a powerful representation of life and spiritual connection.

Once the largest port and commercial hub in the Bosporus region, Phanagoria thrived for 1,500 years before vanishing from history. Recent archaeological efforts have begun to uncover its hidden Jewish past, revealing what might be the oldest known synagogue.

The tradition of gathering sacred dust has roots that trace back through history, intertwining with the spiritual practices noted by our sages.

Throughout history, people have worshiped in unexpected ways. But what compels one to bow to the dust beneath their feet?

Bodo pondered: Could it be the Jews, the originators of Christianity, who are actually correct? While in the Frankish king's court, a Jewish book, now lost to history, fell into his hands and seemingly influenced him to explore Judaism.

Unveiling history: The discovery of the Cairo Geniza reveals the unseen legacy of Rashid's Jewish community, from post-Expulsion traders to scholars.

The shape of the letter 'Dalet' resembles a door, with its open and closed sides. Its numerical value is four, symbolizing the four corners of the Earth, signifying growth in all directions.

The story of Joseph's sale marks the beginning of a significant dispute, as the sons of Leah, led by Judah, sold Joseph into Egypt because their paths diverged so greatly. Yet, their intentions were both with heaven in mind.

In the 1870s, members of Jerusalem's old yishuv made significant strides in agricultural settlements under the guidance of prominent rabbis, particularly the leadership of Rabbi Yehoshua Leib Diskin.

The phrase "M-L" stands for fulfillment but also for cutting, like in the word for "circumcision." The structure of the name for Gimmel is G' for giving and M-L for complete giving, fulfillment of all needs until there's no more need, thus achieved a perfect form of giving.

The Zionist historical narrative has often portrayed the Old Yishuv as uninterested in agriculture, relying only on donations. Historians reveal a different story: a constant desire for land work existed, though it wasn't feasible until the latter half of the 19th century.

Initially dismissed by researchers, these ancient stories proved true as underwater archaeology unveiled entire cities buried beneath the waves.

A group of rabbis, including elders, gathered around the Greek church building at the southern end of the famous promenade, where they climbed one by one up a tall ladder placed against the church wall. At the top, they grasped the stone wall on the roof and jumped onto it. What's the connection between rabbis and a Greek church in Tiberias?

Our ancestors dedicated their lives to preserving every letter and punctuation in the Scriptures, and indeed, their precision delivers the stories exactly as they were meant to be told.

Rabbi Aryeh Leib Fromkin established a winery and an agricultural farm, but feared the diseases in the area. He would walk three hours from his home in Yehud to the winery and farm each morning.

The name of the letter is 'Bayit' which translates to 'house.' It signifies the definition and demarcation of a place, creating an 'inside.' A person inside feels at home on this piece of earth because it's surrounded by the walls they built.

Did you know the Torah scrolls aren't punctuated? So how did people know how to read them back in the day before printed books?