Yaakov (Anton) Konukhov escaped the war in Russia, traveled for days to reach Israel, and upon arrival decided to undergo a Brit Milah. How does a Brit look at 31, and what revelation did he encounter on the way to the ceremony?
Before Shabbat Bereishit: People embarking on new beginnings share their feelings, fears, and hopes. This time: Racheli Geshaid, who moved with her family and is opening a new chapter.
Itamar Alkobi was injured by stone-throwing while in a Sukkah in the Shimon HaTzadik neighborhood and was rescued in very serious condition. In a special interview, he and his father speak of the great miracles and are confident: "It's all thanks to the prayers of the people of Israel."
Starting Anew: Families embracing new directions share their feelings, concerns, and hopes. This time: Moriah Israeli talks about transferring her eight children to Torah education without regret.
Shabbat Bereishit: People embarking on new beginnings share their feelings, fears, and hopes. This time: Eitan Ben Yaakov, who, after five years of illness, received a kidney and is now starting to live again.
Shabbat Bereishit: New beginnings bring hope and challenges. This time, meet Eti Nudelman, who transitioned from running a school to managing a large logistics center as a volunteer.
Israel Meisler encounters death almost daily, working on the purification of the deceased and performing "kriah" at funerals. In a touching interview, she talks about the challenge, the mission, and how life continues alongside death.
For 30 years, Rabbi Menachem Makover has dedicated himself to raising awareness about the Temple's construction, believing that increasing knowledge about it strengthens our connection. During the Three Weeks, he encourages everyone to learn more, with a special tip for children.
Dr. Leonardo Greenberg, a cardiologist, dedicated his life to creating art using Hebrew Aleph-Bet letters after discovering their hidden secrets. "It's amazing, each letter tells its own story," he shares with excitement.
In a 500-year-old building, the Museum of the Old Yishuv Court is located in the Old City. In an engaging conversation, curator Ora Pikel Tzabari tells of the poverty in Jerusalem, the Jordanian captivity, and the continuous aliyah. Jerusalem, then and forever.
Popular tours at this time, groups arriving from all over the world to the Holy Land, the ancient alleys of Safed, and the breathtaking landscapes of the Golan Heights. Tour guide Shraga Schmidler reflects on 20 years of guiding and reveals a new project coming soon to the Hidabroot website.
Rabbi Menachem Mendel Tobias grew up in post-World War II Romania, where he excelled in the science olympiad, only to later be imprisoned on serious charges. Now living in Israel, a grandfather to grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he shares his emotional story.
Thirteen years after Dagan Vartman's fall during Operation 'Cast Lead', his sister recounts a man who reached senior positions in the army but claimed that his strength was "only from the Torah." "After his passing, we didn't know how to commemorate him, and then he appeared to me in a dream..."
When Deputy Commander Sam Lev discovered the neglect at some memorials, he took action. Enlisting the help of prison guards, he initiated a project to clean and restore them while reciting Kaddish. An emotional endeavor.
Rabbi Oren Asherov was critically injured in Lebanon and rescued miraculously. Eight months later, he experienced another salvation by avoiding a helicopter crash. "The world operates under divine providence," he reflects, "everything is planned and precise."
What led Avraham Moran, who considers himself secular, to close his business on Shabbat and forgo a profit of 90,000 shekels? "I am a believer, and it's clear to me that there is no blessing in working on Shabbat," he claims. The story even has a surprising ending.
Shani Sara Barhum regularly cleaned the home of the late Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky every Friday. As the 30-day commemoration of his passing approaches, she shares her longing and the miracles she witnessed.
The tomb of Choni HaMe'agel in Hatzor HaGlilit is a prayer site for many seeking miracles, even Arabs from nearby villages visit. In a conversation with Shalev Binyamin, a regular worshiper there, he shares touching stories.
Moti Ben Shabbat tried to save his neighbors who were stranded in their car in the floodwaters. It was the last time his mother saw him. In an emotional conversation, Chava, his mother, shares stories about her special son who returned to faith and the memorials they are establishing for his soul.
Growing up in a bereaved family, engaging in art from a young age, returning to Judaism, and the goal to create a new dimension in the world of painting. Artist Michael Elkayim shares his life story and presents a stunning gallery of works.
