survival

They built a sukkah for the first time—and it may have saved their lives during one of the darkest days in Israeli history.

How a Judenrat leader secretly aided the resistance, saved lives, and chose to warn his people instead of obeying Nazi orders

A deadly explosion in 18th-century Lviv destroyed Rabbi Yaakov Yehoshua Falk’s home and family, but gave rise to one of the greatest Torah works of the era

An unbelievable story of a woman from Ethiopia who hasn't eaten since she was 10. Medical tests confirm this baffling situation, sparking questions about human survival.

From surviving World War II to building a family in Israel, his life story and legacy of strength continue to inspire

The moment Nachman Shilian decided to rise above himself and get up to go to the synagogue was the moment that saved his life, as shortly after, a missile struck his house directly. "It's an absolute miracle," he says emotionally, recounting the harrowing experience.

Yona and Ro'i Asraf thought they were arriving at a party, quickly realizing they were in a battlefield. Many of their friends were kidnapped or killed, but they miraculously survived. Looking back, Yona reflects on the small interventions that saved them and shares how life looks after receiving it as a gift.

Professor Daniel Gold, former Air Force pilot and senior scientist at Tel Aviv University, reflects on survival, the Holocaust, and the trauma of October 7

This week marks ten years since a remarkable rescue near Nigeria: One man's incredible survival story among a crew of 13, thanks to an unlikely savior—a toilet.

Tim Shaddock, a sailor from Australia, was rescued last Thursday after surviving two months at sea with his dog. "I've been through a very tough ordeal and need proper rest and food."

Chef Ronen reveals his grandmother Hella’s wartime recipe that kept her alive in the Holocaust and became a family legacy of resilience and hope

Two astonishing survival stories of individuals who emerged safe from fierce snowstorms.

A witty and thought-provoking response explores the human need for support — and why faith offers more than just comfort

Separated from his mother, escaping Nazi guards, and saved by an unlikely act of kindness, Zvi built a legacy of family and hope

The survival story captivating the world: Two brothers, just nine and seven years old, got lost in the rainforest and survived over a month on their own without food.

A powerful personal story of drowning, rescue, and faith that shows how Hashem watches over us, even in our darkest moments.

Surviving a fall no one thought possible, she now shares her story of Hashem's protection

A young man’s terrifying experience turns into a powerful reminder of Hashem’s protection and personal guidance

A Holocaust survivor tells how his father’s final request to iron a shirt became the act that saved his life.

At 17, Juliane Koepcke fell from a plane at 3 kilometers high. She survived the fall—and 11 days alone in the jungle.