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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.