Torah Personalities

Seven years ago, on the eve of the first night of Chanukah, one of the greatest Torah leaders of our time, Rabbi Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman, passed away. Explore his teachings, values, and leadership through videos and images.

Exploring the history, practices, sayings, and sacred stories about Rabbi Yosef Karo. Commemorating the date of his passing: 13th of Nisan.

"Setting the Shabbat table on Thursday night," "Friday night feels like Yom Kippur": A collection of beautiful traditions from the late Rabbi Steinman, honoring Shabbat.

"If you can do a kindness for someone, you must do it." Compelling stories of the revered Rabbi Aharon of Belz, marking the 64th anniversary of his passing this coming week.

Once a leading figure in Israeli cinema, Uri Zohar left fame behind to embrace Torah, becoming one of the most inspiring voices of spiritual return

"Suddenly, the rabbi lifted his eyes and a smile appeared on his face. He turned to my son and said: 'But you'll have to pay for this, you know! You'll need to finish the *Shas* in return!'

Who were Eldad and Meidad, and why did their quiet humility earn them lasting spiritual greatness? A look at the Midrashic and Talmudic traditions surrounding their story.

Unlocking inner strength, illuminating the soul, and breathing new life into old ideas: thought-provoking insights from the writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook zt"l.

The Baal Shem Tov acknowledged he lacked the power to halt Rabbi Yaakov Yosef's words, which carried great weight in heaven, but could weaken his actions, thereby ensuring the tax collector's family would live on, albeit with unhealthy descendants.

Explore the life, melodies, miracles, and profound Torah insights of a master who shaped generations through devotion, wisdom, and humility

His journeys to the Land of Israel, storm at sea, teachings on sweet spiritual healing, and the legacy that shaped the Breslov dynasty

Discover the fascinating stories, Midrashic sources, and spiritual lessons behind the rare individuals said to have entered Gan Eden during their lifetime

The story of Rabbi Elimelech Weisblum, the spiritual power of Noam Elimelech, the guidance of the “Tzetel Katan,” and why thousands still travel to Lizhensk to connect with his timeless teachings

The customs, inspiring stories, and spiritual practices connected to Rabbi Elimelech’s holy yahrzeit, and the enduring Chassidic legacy that continues to inspire generations

The life story, communal reforms, spiritual practices, and enduring influence of one of Izmir’s greatest rabbinic leaders

The life, battles, mystical teachings, and timeless Torah works of Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel

The life, writings, and inner path of the Ari’s foremost disciple and transmitter of Lurianic Kabbalah

The enduring legacy of Torah with Derech Eretz, Neo-Orthodoxy, and Jewish education

Her love for Jacob, her self-sacrifice for Leah, her tears for her children, and her eternal role as the advocate of Israel’s redemption

A comprehensive look at the Ari of Safed, his revolutionary Kabbalistic teachings, disciples, devotion to joy and Shabbat, and enduring influence on Jewish mysticism

True accounts of protection, leadership, and personal responsibility inspired by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, from the Six Day War to everyday Jewish life

How two Jewish leaders faced the 1492 expulsion from Spain and how one decision determined who would be remembered in Jewish history and who would be forgotten

Why hope, joy, and faith can transform judgment into mercy and uplift the soul

His journeys, writings, spiritual legacy, and the enduring practices associated with his name

How Maimonides united faith, philosophy, medicine, and halacha into a single towering legacy

From Roman persecution and years in the cave to revealing the deepest secrets of the Torah

The life, sacrifice, and eternal legacy of Rachel Imenu, from personal suffering to spiritual motherhood and redemption

From Liadi to Lubavitch, the story of Rabbi Menachem Mendel and his fight for Jewish children, community strength, and spiritual responsibility

From Jerusalem to Safed, the story of the holy Arizal, his divine mission, his disciples, and the timeless lessons of Torah, repentance, and compassion

From kindness to animals and spiritual resilience to world-changing innovation, these powerful insights reveal why Noach found favor in God’s eyes