History and Archaeology

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

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.

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.

Discover how the Ten Plagues reveal not only Hashem’s power, but also deep lessons in justice, mercy, and the principle of reward and punishment

Exploring the two powerful traditions that claim to house the resting place of the Purim heroes — from Hamedan, Iran to the forests of northern Israel

How one of history’s most wanted war criminals eluded capture for 35 years, living under a false name in Brazil — and the mystery that still surrounds his final days

The story of the child with raised hands — the unknown face that came to symbolize the 1.5 million Jewish children murdered in the Holocaust

Sefer HaChinuch shaped Jewish thought and education for centuries — yet the identity of its brilliant author remains unknown

The legendary image of the Vilna Gaon in tallit and tefillin traces back to a 19th-century Polish artist’s imagination

Historians and Hasidic traditions trace the elusive village of Okop across Ukraine, Moldavia, and Galicia, seeking the true birthplace of the founder of Hasidism

Eyewitness accounts, ancient manuscripts, and generations of debate over the exact date of the Baal Shem Tov’s passing

A story of the mystical Weeping Stone: Discover the enigmatic source of its tears and why it is a favored place of prayer for kabbalists.

A hidden tunnel beneath Jerusalem, a rabbi’s secret discovery, and an enduring mystery

The towering rock formation, rising 400 meters above the Dead Sea, has become a modern symbol of unwavering resistance against enemies, even to the point of suicide.

Why the existence of precise physical laws, time itself, and the impossibility of “something from nothing” all point to an infinite, timeless Creator beyond the universe

From divine hiddenness to everyday wonders — rabbis explain why miracles became rare and how faith now depends on the search for truth, not spectacle

A rational exploration of why the Jewish revelation stands alone in human history as a public, national experience witnessed by millions

How can we be certain that the Revelation at Sinai truly occurred? Dive into this comprehensive article for intriguing answers.

The spiritual design of Shabbat, the Temple, and the eternal human mission to unite body and soul in holiness

Discover why Hebrew is considered the world’s original language, how it shaped creation, and why its letters carry unique spiritual force