Jewish history

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.

Why did the flood begin in Marcheshvan? This article explores the powerful lessons of this quiet month and how destruction can become the beginning of repair.

Iyar, named after a Babylonian word meaning “light,” is a month of growth and meaning in the Jewish calendar. Explore what makes this month unique and why it holds special significance.

Built in the desert and carried from place to place, the Tabernacle stood at the heart of Jewish life. Discover its purpose and meaning.

Rabbi Aharon Mendel decided to follow his truth, leaving a prestigious position rather than compromising his values. This is the story of a rabbi who transcended cultural lines to unite communities and strive for a greater good.

Chabad shaliach Rabbi Levi Kaminetsky leads the emotional restoration of a forgotten synagogue and the legacy of Jewish soldiers who held onto their faith

After surviving assassination attempts and threats, Rabbi Dahari fled Yemen, brought an ancient Torah to safety, and still fights for the Jewish neighbor imprisoned in a Houthi jail

Inside the life of Sammy Samuels, the sole Jewish resident of Myanmar, guarding a historic synagogue amid civil war and rising danger

Historic letters and eyewitness accounts reveal the private life, deep pain, and enduring greatness of Maimonides

Discover the true story of the underground escape from Acre Fortress that shocked the British and stirred deep controversy in the Jewish community

When a powerful bishop demands a mezuzah, Rabbi Zalman turns to the Maharil for clarity

A forgotten Roman emperor, his hatred for Jews, and how his paranoia and cruelty led to his brutal end

The Chafetz Chaim defends Torah and halacha when accused of gossip in a heated debate over Vilna’s rabbinic leadership

How a 14th-century Jewish scholar mapped the land of Israel and laid the foundation for our contemporary understanding of biblical Israel

On Tisha B’Av 1306, King Philip IV expelled the Jews of France, seizing their wealth and changing Jewish history

In honor of Israel's 77th Independence Day, join us as we uncover surprising and important facts about the pioneers who first settled the land. Historian Moshe Nachmani shares insights into these early trailblazers, who often differed from popular tales. Plus: How many of Tel Aviv's founders were religious?

In the face of siege and destruction, Gush Etzion’s pioneers wrestled with halachic questions that revealed their unshakable faith

Though his name is mentioned daily in Jewish study, the story of Rabbi Maimon, the father, teacher, and guide of the Rambam, remains largely unknown