faith

How the horrors of Auschwitz reveal the danger of relying on human morality

Avi Benishti was a young soldier in the Artillery Corps when he was told he would board a helicopter heading to Lebanon with his comrades. At the last moment, they were ordered off the helicopter, saving their lives. In an initial conversation, he recounts that cruel night: 'We were supposed to be there.'

The sudden passing of little Ruth Aharoni struck the family hard, but it didn't let the parents sink. Now, less than a year later, they celebrate the birth of twins and share an emotional conversation about their turbulent emotions.

Dorine Cohen heard all the possible warnings from the doctors, who said her daughter would be deformed and disabled, her brain would be damaged, and she wouldn't survive birth. "Those were months of tears, a black hole in my heart," she recounts. And what about the baby today?

Hedva Eisen shares the story of her daughter's swift wedding amidst COVID-19 restrictions: cautious and compliant, yet full of immense joy.

Why emotional resilience without trust in G-d is incomplete, and how faith transforms setbacks into growth.

A heartbreaking story, a sage’s wisdom, and a powerful reminder that even our deepest sorrows may be part of a divine plan beyond our control.

One groom stood alone, unnoticed on his special day. A year later, a miracle arrived, right on time.

Tal Sabag visited a dermatologist to get a cream for a dry spot on her face, but the news she received from the doctor took time to digest. "Without a blink, he suddenly told me that I have a cancerous lesion on my face and that it needs to be removed surgically."

Why real belief requires action, and how innovation begins when excuses end.

A visit to his father brought a ticket—but it turned out to be Heaven-sent.

Yoav Eliasi’s emotional message about Jewish survival, faith, and the power of gratitude captures the attention of thousands

Why is a 5 ruble coin better than a 10 ruble one? What distinguishes criticism from correction? Where can we see Hashem, and how many rolls do you have left?

What trees teach us about spiritual development, purpose, and true happiness in Jewish thought

How can gratitude coexist with suffering? This article examines the Jewish approach to finding meaning, humility, and faith in a world filled with pain.

How a great rabbi found purpose and inner light in the spiritual darkness of Siberia

From a Jewish orphanage in wartime France to rebuilding a large, loving family in Israel

Understanding the balance between prayer, trust, and personal responsibility

True faith means both trusting God and taking responsibility through action and effort

Why the people who received the Torah were among the most intelligent, independent, and critically minded in human history