Jewish history

Exploring the two powerful traditions that claim to house the resting place of the Purim heroes — from Hamedan, Iran to the forests of northern Israel

The intrigue that has sparked the curiosity of Jews throughout generations, as they seek their lost kin.

Sefer HaChinuch shaped Jewish thought and education for centuries — yet the identity of its brilliant author remains unknown

The legendary image of the Vilna Gaon in tallit and tefillin traces back to a 19th-century Polish artist’s imagination

Historians and Hasidic traditions trace the elusive village of Okop across Ukraine, Moldavia, and Galicia, seeking the true birthplace of the founder of Hasidism

Eyewitness accounts, ancient manuscripts, and generations of debate over the exact date of the Baal Shem Tov’s passing

Discover the surprising connection between Bombay's Jews and the famous Tiferet Bachurim synagogue, once home to the teachings of Rabbi Elyashiv.

Was he Hillel Lieberman or Mordechai Rosenbaum? Dive into the mystifying tale of the man who captivated the great Rabbis of Lubavitch and Satmar as well as prominent Muslim scholars, yet remained shrouded in mystery.

Discover the surprising twists of the mysterious tale of 'Yossele the Holy Miser' and his unknown grave in Krakow.

A hidden tunnel beneath Jerusalem, a rabbi’s secret discovery, and an enduring mystery

Antisemitism is a collective term for the various expressions of hatred against the Jewish people and the State of Israel. It's as old as time itself.

The term 'Renaissance Man' is often overused, but for Maimonides, it fits perfectly—and then some.

A month of challenge, remembrance, and renewal — from the breaking of the Tablets to the Three Weeks of mourning that awaken hope for redemption

From the shattering of the Tablets and the burning of the Torah to lessons of repentance, resilience, and hope for the rebuilding of Jerusalem

Discover the spiritual journey of the month of Av — from the sorrow of Tisha B’Av and the destruction of the Temples to the hope, joy, and renewal of Tu B’Av, the festival of love and redemption

The towering rock formation, rising 400 meters above the Dead Sea, has become a modern symbol of unwavering resistance against enemies, even to the point of suicide.

How studying Jewish history opened my eyes and heart to Judaism

How the Temple Shaped Jewish Destiny and Spiritual Life

The extraordinary Torah mastery, humility, mystical knowledge, and global influence of the Gra

Rashi's script was popular in medieval Spain. It distinguished biblical letters from Rashi's commentary. Yet, Rashi himself likely never used it.