History and Archaeology

How Benisch and turned courage and friendship in Auschwitz into decades of testimony and teaching for future generations

A child's diary that transforms historical deportation statistics into a poignant, first-person account

How a German-Jewish mining tycoon used his wealth and influence to rescue thousands during the Holocaust

Why Pharaoh erased 500 years of his own history, lied about destroying Israel, and left behind the oldest archaeological proof of the Jewish people

Journalist and Auschwitz survivor Noah Klieger recalled the death marches, spoke of Hitler’s rise, and urged global Holocaust education for future generations

How an eight-year-old girl’s selfless act in Bergen-Belsen saved a mother and baby — and led to an unforgettable reunion decades later

How the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor turned trauma, law, and moral courage into a lifelong mission of justice and peace

It may sound strange, but it's now known: the source of toothache isn't necessarily the teeth. Often, the pain may signal heart issues, in some cases even a looming heart attack or stroke. So what should you do? Don't ignore the pain—get checked.

How the famous American author saw a desolate, impoverished Jerusalem — and why his vivid account matters for understanding the city’s transformation today

As summer approaches, many parents seek creative ways to occupy their children. While there are many options, one thing they should keep away from: trampolines. Numerous doctors in Israel are voicing concerns against their use, and in the United States, reports of 100,000 'trampoline injuries' annually are not uncommon.

Commandments, compassion, and the choice to build life after destruction

How a 27-year-old oil manager in Boryslav risked his life, forged documents, and defied the SS to save hundreds from death

From the Warsaw Ghetto to rural France, meet the Righteous Among the Nations who hid Jews, led escape networks, and paid with their freedom

Two heroes of World War II who risked everything to follow conscience over command and rescue Jews from Nazi terror

Hiding spots, forged documents, escape lines, child rescue, and unwavering human kindness — how ordinary people defied the Nazis

A guide to the term’s religious roots, the Seven Noahide laws, Yad Vashem’s criteria, and why the 21,000 officially recognized rescuers still matter today

The inspiring true story of a man who risked everything to follow his conscience — choosing to stand with God against tyranny

A story of humility, wisdom, and devotion that continues to inspire generations of women worldwide

On the 17th of Shevat, 1868, Rabbi Chaim Palagi, the esteemed leader of the Izmir Jewish community, passed away.

The tale of Jerusalem's deliverance on the 25th of Tevet.

From child prodigy to spiritual revolutionary: the life, imprisonment, and legacy of the Alter Rebbe, author of the Tanya and the Shulchan Aruch HaRav

On this day 88 years ago, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky was born.

At his son’s Bar Mitzvah, the Chatam Sofer revealed that the first mitzvah one fulfills is the commandment to rejoice in serving God

Beyond the siege of Jerusalem on the 10th of Tevet, several other significant events occurred on this date. The Rebbe of Ostrowiec was tragically murdered by the Nazis in 1943 on the night of the 10th of Tevet. In contrast, the mother of the Chasam Sofer became pregnant after praying fervently on the very same date.

For some, winter is synonymous with vitamin C. Even when their immune system is strong enough to endure the weather changes, they rush to stock up on oranges. What's behind this behavior, and does daily consumption of oranges truly meet our vitamin C needs, or would capsules be better? And could there be such a thing as too much vitamin C that could be harmful? Learn more in the article ahead.

A recent archaeological dig at Tel Tzafit National Park has unveiled the entrance gate to the Philistine city of Gath, where King David is said to have taken refuge from King Saul.

A moving middle-grade novel, drawn from family testimony, about courage, loyalty and hope in WWII Poland

The fearless Swedish diplomat who defied the Nazis, forged thousands of protective passports, and risked everything to rescue Jews from the horrors of Budapest during World War II

Explore original artifacts, drawings and testimonies documenting the lives of Jewish children during the Holocaust and the legacy of survival

From a Red Cross children’s home to safety — the remarkable tale of Tzipi Cohen and the toy that guided her home