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From Israel’s Health Newsroom to a Life of Faith: Carmit Reuven-Betzalel’s Journey
How a leading radio health correspondent left Tel Aviv media, embraced teshuvah, and found purpose in Torah, family, and spiritual truth
From Tel Aviv to the Desert Border: How Farming Brought One Couple Back to Faith
Gal and Roni Tushia's journey from television and Berlin festivals to vineyards on Israel’s Egyptian border
The Photographer Who Captured Jerusalem's Heart
Shabtai Michaeli, a Georgian immigrant, became an iconic street photographer of Jerusalem despite the challenges of illiteracy and disability. Only after his passing did his children learn of his remarkable life story and his deep love for the people of Israel.
“We Refuse to Free Terrorists for Our Son”: A Hostage Mother’s Unshakable Moral Line
Efrat Mor speaks about her son Eitan, kidnapped from the Nova festival, the choice not to free terrorists for his return, and holding on to faith, family, and hope
A Legacy of Life: Dr. Eli Schussheim's Journey of Saving Thousands
For 45 years, Dr. Eli Schussheim led Efrat, saving nearly 80,000 children. How did a surgeon become a lifesaver of unborn children? What challenges did he face, and what led him to abandon his medical degree after two grueling years of study?
Living Jewishly in Panama: A Touch of Israel in Central America
Idit Muafra shares her experiences of Jewish life in Panama City, touching on the community's unity, educational opportunities, and the challenges faced during COVID-19.
Eli Cohen: The Spy Who Never Returned
Fifty years have passed since Eli Cohen was executed. Books and research have delved into the legendary spy who never came back from Damascus, and whose burial place remains unknown. How was he captured, and did Israel do everything in its power to bring Eli Cohen home?
The Shofar That Defied the British: Courage at the Western Wall
Under the British Mandate, even a single shofar blast at the Western Wall was forbidden. Yet year after year, courageous young Jews risked arrest and imprisonment to ensure it was heard at the close of Yom Kippur. This is the story of faith and sacrifice behind one of Jerusalem’s boldest acts of spiritual resistance.
Rabbi Shalom Arush on Tragedy and Faith: Holding On Without Questions
After a devastating family loss, the Breslov leader of Chut Shel Chesed speaks about emunah, grief, joy, and the call to strengthen love of Israel
Between Earth and Sky: A Flight Saved by Miracles
What happens when a routine flight turns into a fight for survival? Rabbi Daniel Hilu recounts the terrifying moments aboard a failing plane in Mexico and the extraordinary chain of events that transformed near disaster into unmistakable Divine intervention.
Songs of Faith: A Life Shaped by Judaism, Music, and Meaning
Inspiration, Teshuvah, Jewish values, and the power of sacred music
From One Child’s Battle to Thousands of Lives Saved
After losing their son Moshe to leukemia, David and Miriam transformed their grief into a mission that reshaped Jewish medical history. This powerful story traces the creation of the world’s largest Jewish bone marrow registry and the thousands of lives saved through Moshe’s legacy.
When Music Becomes Prayer: Gil Vain’s Creative and Spiritual Path
A Tel Aviv musician on Shabbat, prayer, and the spiritual roots behind his songs
Revived on the Railway: A Journey of Faith and Survival
Hadara Chazan was preparing to move to Israel, celebrate her sister’s wedding, and reunite with friends. But Hashem had other plans. After suffering cardiac arrest on a train in Belgium, her life took a dramatic turn. “I experienced a miracle,” she says. “Hashem brought me back to life, and there is surely a reason for it.”
Yonatan Shahar: Music, Faith, and Healing Through Song
A Jerusalem-based musician on Teshuvah, prayer, and working with at-risk youth
Discovering Jewish Roots in Italy: A Community's Journey
Deborah Hazan and her family are working to rebuild Jewish life in northern Italy, opening their home and Shabbat table to Jews searching for connection. Through quiet dedication and faith, they are helping revive a community that once nearly disappeared.
The Silent Front: The Wives Supporting Israel’s Wounded Heroes
Behind every wounded soldier stands a wife carrying her own invisible burden. Avital Shindler shares the long road of recovery, the emotional and spiritual challenges families face, and how a growing community of women is finding strength and purpose after injury.
Elkana Marciano: Music, Faith, and the Sparks That Shape a Life
A singer’s story of roots, loss, Torah learning, and choosing meaning over fame
Touching the Ashes of the Destruction: An Archaeologist’s Perspective on Tisha B’Av
Dr. Avi Solomon on Western Wall excavations, Second Temple ruins, and how the stones of Jerusalem tell the story of the destruction
Rediscovering Jewish Identity: Powerful Stories of Adult Circumcision
How Rabbi Aharon Yosef Kramer performs adult circumcisions in prisons, war zones, and across the Jewish world
From Anorexia to Inner Freedom: Hodaya’s Powerful Journey of Faith, Healing and Choosing Life
After years of starving herself and a long stay in an eating-disorder unit, a young mother shares how prayer, therapy and self-acceptance helped her overcome anorexia, rebuild her family life and learn to truly love her body and her soul
Meet the Orthodox Jewish Woman Who Became a Millionaire Before 30
Despite a challenging childhood and academic struggles, Chaya Rosenzweig built a real estate empire in the U.S. before the age of 30, using her journey to mentor and uplift other women.
From Paris to Jerusalem: Nili Naouri and the Grassroots Movement Inspiring Mass Aliyah from France
How rising antisemitism, national identity, and a renewed sense of destiny are driving French Jews to immigrate to Israel in record numbers
From Caribbean Paradise to Torah Awakening: Vered Varol’s Miracle
How a devastating hurricane shattered a dream island life, sparked a spiritual rebirth, and led to building a thriving Jewish community at the edge of the world
Eden Harel on Judaism, Family, and Returning to Faith
Childhood struggles, faith, Jewish identity, and the story behind her shared stage show with husband Oded Menashe
A Mother's Dream: 'My Son Said, I'm Not Leaving You'
Neriya Nagari had been in the army for just two months when he fell in combat on Simchat Torah. His mother Sharon reflects on a powerful dream, life after his loss, and the faith that continues to guide her.
Declared Dead: Shai Reller’s Journey Back to Life
Pronounced dead after a horrific accident, Shai Reller defied grim predictions. This is the story of how he returned from the abyss and rebuilt a life filled with purpose, family, and hope.
In Their Final Days: Stories of Hope and Reflection
What do people regret most at the end of life? What moved one father to reconcile with his daughter in his final moments? And what wish did a patient express when he knew time was running out? Healthcare professionals offer a rare glimpse into the inner world of those nearing the end.
A Heartfelt Gift: How One Mother Saved a Child's Life
What drives a mother of eight to make an extraordinary, life-saving choice for a child she had never met? Bat Chana Sarig reflects on faith, courage, and the quiet fulfillment that came from giving life.
“The Soul Within Me”: Motty Steinmetz on Music, Pain, Faith, and the Power of a Jewish Song
A remarkable story of prayer, compassion, spiritual strength, and songs that brought people back to Judaism
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