Teshuva

He grew up in Tel Aviv as secular, then in Bnei Brak as a ba'al teshuva, and today he looks like a devout person from Mea Shearim, posting ads in the heart of the secular neighborhoods of Ramat Gan. H...

The work of Abraham Abutbul, a talented baal teshuva musician who passed away too soon, is now gaining renewed attention with a new album featuring his songs. In an open-hearted interview, Chagai Rosn...

Powerful Insights on Repentance, Prayer, Self-Worth, and Divine Purpose

Yehuda Chaim had three brothers who became ba'alei teshuva, but he wasn't interested in Judaism until his older brother presented him with a challenge during the shiva for their father. Since then, he...

Essential Spiritual Guidance for the Month of Repentance

Many ba'alei teshuva hold the widespread belief that to be truly righteous, they must lead lives of simplicity, bordering on asceticism, and minimize enjoyment. Are they right?

Why repentance can elevate a person beyond the righteous, why it’s never a reason to sin, and how God’s tests of tzaddikim unlock unique spiritual treasures

A ba’al teshuva student runs a halachic Facebook page that helps thousands find clear and accessible answers to Jewish law questions

A woman’s life turns around after stumbling upon Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s lecture, leading to teshuvah and the blessing of twins.

Hello, I was surprised to see in the Hiddurim Teshuva pamphlet by Rabbi Avraham Yosef that it is permitted for children up to age 9 to ride bicycles on Shabbat. I was surprised because until now I alw...