The moments when he realized that war is more than child's play, the attack on the tank that led to surrender, the long days without food in Egyptian captivity, and the moments he was taken to a synagogue in Cairo for propaganda purposes. After years of memories, with the world tense about a new conflict, Natan Margalit shares his recollections of the Yom Kippur War.
Igal Sari-Levi, one of the greatest actors of the previous generation, made a full 180-degree turn, returned to complete faith, and became a narrator of righteous stories and a study partner of Rabbi Uri Zohar. Recently, after his passing, his son reflects on the journey he underwent, testifying: "Dad always longed for Hashem."
When Yochai Levi was injured and became paralyzed, he thought his life was over. But through painting, he found a way to express himself and his talents. Now, 35 years later, as a married father and an internationally acclaimed artist, he asserts: "Hashem was with me every step of the way."
Rabbi Reuven sought families to host individuals without a place for Shabbat, leading to an organization matching many families with guests weekly.
Eyal Goldiner does not define himself as religious, yet during the previous sabbatical year, he decided to observe it according to Jewish law. Today, he continues to do so and even persuades other farmers to follow suit. "I came to the conclusion that there is no other way," he asserts.
A 1,000-year-old Torah scroll, a Holocaust-survivor scroll, miniature and giant Torahs preserved since the Spanish expulsion—Rahamin Khavi lovingly restores them and discovers incredible stories along the way.
Sivan Laker-Rosenfeld leads an Ultra-Orthodox lifestyle, her husband teaches in a Talmud Torah, and they have two children. Yet, her profession might surprise you: she's a veterinarian advancing animal welfare in barns. What led her to this, and how does her becoming more religious connect to the story?
When Rotem Lelush and his friends were left jobless during the COVID-19 pandemic, they took on the mission to renovate homes of elderly and Holocaust survivors. Since then, they've managed to renovate 40 homes and enlist dozens of additional volunteers. Read and be inspired.
Maintaining the grave of a righteous figure in a Druze village, the story of a woman praying for a week, and the transformation of the grave from a dilapidated structure to one of the largest and most beautiful in northern Israel. Neria Getz, responsible for the grave of Rabbi Ishmael the High Priest, shares moving tales.
Rabbi Yom Tov Gindi lost his sight about 12 years ago, but this doesn't stop him from dedicating all his time to translating Rabbi Saadia Gaon's commentary into Arabic and Hebrew. "It all began in my childhood in Aleppo, Syria," he reveals.
Robin Lebana, a Filipino caretaker for the elderly, spends every Friday night transporting strollers on Jabotinsky Street to resolve an issue with the eruv. "This is the most effective solution we've found, allowing us to visit our parents without halachic issues," explains Rabbi Elchanan Aaron, the initiator of this unique effort.
Secrets for peace at home, prosperity, and even passing a driving test. Rabbi Emmanual Mizrachi regularly meets viewers of Hidabroot, tailoring spiritual insights to individual personalities. Discover why some insights might not seem effective.
Joseph the dancer has been performing on stages since age 9, participated in French TV shows and worldwide, ultimately finding his place in Israel, staying connected with Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. "For the past 20 years, I haven't traveled to France despite many invitations for performances and lectures," he says. "I simply can't breathe the air there anymore."
Esty Erlichman, a mother of a gluten-sensitive child, is driving change by engaging companies, appealing to health funds, and raising public awareness. "Abroad, restaurants automatically offer gluten-free menus; it's high time that awareness comes here too," she asserts.
Hila Lam just wanted to return home, while Netai Wolfman was driving on the road early in the evening. However, their journeys, along with many others, ended with chilling stone attacks. Now, they recount their experiences and warn: "It could happen to you too."
After losing her father in a brutal shooting attack, Orit chose to heal others — accompanying patients, spreading warmth in hospitals, and continuing her father’s legacy of goodness
Hodaya Bauer didn't imagine her family would grow through foster care and surrogacy, or that she'd face cancer twice. "But we chose happiness, we chose to be happy," she says in an especially moving interview.
Dr. Joachim Behar, head of the AI in Medicine Lab at Technion, moved from France and is leading groundbreaking research. Discover the impact of AI on medicine, including COVID-19 treatments, and the sacrifices made due to his faith.
The community in San Jose, California is in shock following the arson and looting of their synagogue. The community's rabbi notes: "There were never any anti-Semitic incidents here, which makes this so hard for us," and reveals how they plan to respond.
When engineers Jacob Shafer and Meir Ronen were asked to fly to Iraq to restore the tomb of the Prophet Nahum, they didn't anticipate the complexity and danger of the mission. Now, three years after that journey, they share their experiences and excitedly announce: 'The tomb has been restored and awaits visitors'
