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The last Yom Kippur of Rabbi Shimon Nathan Neta Biderman, known as the Lelov Rebbe, was marked by poignant preparations and a peaceful departure. His actions during this time revealed a deep awareness of his impending passing.

After 35 years, Effi Lahav, head of the campaign for Pollard's release, speaks about everything. Criticizes Pollard's severe sentence, recounts the global journey across the political spectrum, discusses the media's alienation from Pollard, and talks about Pollard himself, who clung to every shred of hope even while imprisoned.

Not long ago, they battled COVID-19 themselves. Today, they are at the frontline of the fight for the well-being of isolated patients. A unique global initiative by the charity 'Yad Avraham' pairs former COVID patients with antibodies with current patients in need of care and support.

How do staff handle a guest absconding from the hotel, what are the protocols for family visits, and what happened when a bride was sent to a COVID hotel just a day before her wedding? An engaging discussion with Shmuel Jungreis, CEO of 'Ruach Galilit', and Shalom Ashkenazi, CEO of 'Lavi Hotel', about COVID-19 and hospitality challenges. Everything is on the table.

With the holy site of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai closed for the first time in years, Meron locals share their plans for celebrating Lag B'Omer amid severe restrictions.

The sudden passing of little Ruth Aharoni struck the family hard, but it didn't let the parents sink. Now, less than a year later, they celebrate the birth of twins and share an emotional conversation about their turbulent emotions.

The alarming number of solitary deaths at home has driven ZAKA to raise awareness. They stress the need for daily contact to prevent untimeliness.

"I feel like a needle is piercing me," "I couldn't sleep all night," "It feels like Tisha B'Av." These are the expressions of the synagogue leaders of the busiest and most vibrant synagogues in Israel, forced to shut their life's work. It is chilling.

One month after Israel Rost, a Gur Hasid, donated a kidney to Shai Levy, a restaurateur in Jerusalem, they met to express gratitude and praise. A Hidabroot writer attended and documented the emotional event.

The 'Etz Chaim' synagogue came into the limelight this week due to its mikveh's basin filling after years of inactivity, thanks to the rising waters of the Kinneret. "The mikveh is now suitable for immersion," exclaims the excited gabai who shares more of the synagogue's ancient secrets, once believed to house the Sanhedrin.

His truck was stolen, his house was broken into, and his storage was emptied. For five years he lived in solitude in a cave. Now he closes his taxi station on Shabbat, begins observing it properly, and declares: 'I started earning more'.

A song accidentally sung in Motti Zurger's car led an entire family back to their faith. Read the incredible story of this emotional full circle.

The reason Rabbi Ovadia refused to meet Ariel Sharon, the secrets revealed in his room, the profound halachic rulings, and his immense love for every Jew. Rabbi Yehuda Naki, who served the Rabbi for years, shares incredible memories from his remarkable household.

What happens when a Shabbat elevator gets stuck, and why can this lead to violations of Shabbat? Sagi Harel, the manager of an elevator company, highlights the serious issue of Shabbat elevators stopping work and offers a creative solution.

"Don't stir, enlighten"; "Brother, talk to me, not about me." These are the slogans you'll encounter at key intersections throughout the country. Ohad Aharon and Roy Tesler, founders of the "Clean Talk – The Path to Unity" initiative, discuss the special day of activities that will be spread across the nation to raise awareness of the harms of harmful speech. Israel's peace initiative is underway. Expect to meet them at intersections.

Discover the stories of spiritual battles led by devout rabbis in Israel during World War II, whose prayers and spiritual guidance were believed to contribute to the defeat of the German forces at the Battle of El Alamein.

How do you create a Shabbat atmosphere in hospitals? How did a Shabbat table with Kiddush inspire a Jew to return to observing Shabbat properly? And when did a trip to Beilinson take 6 minutes? Rabbi Shimshon Wekshtok brings the Shabbat table into patients' rooms and experiences unbelievable stories.

This week marks the yahrtzeit of the Tosafot Yom Tov, who established the "Mi Shebeirach" prayer for those who refrain from speaking during prayer. We've collected amazing stories that testify to miracles seen due to this practice.

The Hidabroot reporter embarked on a tour of the rapidly expanding religious community in Afula, where he met with community activists, veteran residents, and new arrivals. A journey through the streets of a city undergoing a major transformation.