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Raising Ten Teens: A Family Built Beyond Biology

For more than two decades, Odia Sabari and her husband, Rabbi Pinchas, have raised children removed from their families as house parents in a community home in Jaffa. Step inside their daily lives, where care, patience, and shared routines slowly grow into a family beyond biology.

A Father's Message of Unity and Resilience After Tragedy

Rafi Avers lost his son, Shai, in a military tragedy. Since then, he has transformed grief into action, visiting bereaved families across the country and drawing strength from faith, memory, and a call for unity beyond politics.

Faith Under Fire: How Tzitzit Saved My Life

43 years after the Battle of Sultan Yaakov, Rabbi David Turgeman recounts the moments that defined his life, the return of Tzvi Feldman z”l, and how a simple mitzvah became a lifeline in war.

A Mother’s Gratitude in the Face of Unimaginable Loss

After losing their son, Sergeant Yosef Yehuda Hirak, to friendly fire in Gaza, Rabbi Peretz and Chana Hirak reflect on grief, faith, and resilience, and reveal why Chana chose to express gratitude at her son’s funeral.

Dancing with the Torah: Honoring a Young Life Lost

In the wake of devastating loss, Yehuda Lentzkeron has found healing and purpose through the creation of Torah scrolls in memory of the fallen. The tragic story of his brother's death and a prophetic dream have inspired a profound mission.

The Man at the Intersection: Spreading Smiles and Spirit

Many recognize him as the man offering booklets at the intersection, but behind the smile stands a story of faith and purpose. Menachem Lutenberg shares his journey from spiritual searching to building Torah communities, and how a brief moment at a red light became a powerful opportunity to open hearts and spread light

Discovering a Son's Bravery Through Unimaginable Loss

Amid the family celebrations of Shabbat and Simchat Torah, Dina Gedalia was suddenly forced to say goodbye to her son, Yosef. In this intimate interview, she recounts his heroic final moments and how a simple tzitzit became the key to bringing him home.

The Unsung Heroes of the Yom Kippur War

For eight grueling days, the soldiers of Matzah Outpost stood their ground with unparalleled bravery until they received the order to surrender. Fifty-two years later, outpost commander Shlomo Ardinst shares their unyielding resistance, the harsh captivity, and the battles that continued even after returning home.

When Two Worlds Unite: A Unique Wedding in Be’eri

Discover the captivating story of a wedding that brought together a religious family from the Shomron and a secular family from Kibbutz Be’eri, as Hadar Bachar reflects on the journey, resilience, and courage that bind them.

Beyond Borders: Rabbi Yosef Garmon’s Journey into the Unknown

With over a million followers on social media, Rabbi Yosef Garmon is widely known as a modern emissary of Jewish history. In this exclusive interview, he opens a window onto the far less visible moments of danger, uncertainty, and resolve that have shaped his journey.

A Judge’s Mission: Standing With Wounded Soldiers

After decades on the bench, Judge Drora Beit Or chose to continue serving in a different way. This article follows her decision to volunteer her legal expertise to help wounded soldiers secure recognition, rights, and dignity.

A Widow's Strength: Remembering Ori Shani

The heartbreaking heroism of Ori Shani, a Golani commander, unfolds through the memories of his wife, Miriam. Even amidst battle, his care for his soldiers and family shone through.