Jewish history

How one man and his descendants sparked idol worship in Israel long before Yeravam

A towering Torah scholar, fearless leader, and master of both halacha (Jewish law) and trade in the Ottoman Empire

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto urges anyone with information about the fate of Elijah, the doctor from Safed, to come forward. Will the truth be uncovered?

On the 40th yahrzeit of Rabbi Yisrael Abuchatzeira, Jews across the world remember the Moroccan kabbalist who brought blessing, healing, and holiness to generations of Jews

A dramatic rebellion, a brutal execution, and the legacy of a young Jewish leader who defied a king in ancient Persia

Nehemiah ben Hushiel embarked on an ambitious project to build a synagogue on the Temple Mount. Assisted by Jews from across Israel, he set out to construct the Third Temple. But did his vision materialize?

A group of Jews remained trapped in the dungeons of the Inquisition, with an evil Pope decreeing their fiery execution. Could the leaders of the time thwart his wicked plan?

In an era when merchants feared the seas, a surprising tale of Jewish piracy emerged from the history of Jerusalem. Discover how they built a fleet and dominated the Mediterranean routes.

Author of Chavot Yair and rabbi of historic Worms, he shaped halachic (Jewish legal) discourse with brilliance, courage, and devotion to Torah

Hashem decreed upon the Jewish people that Tisha B'Av would be a day of calamity. Throughout the generations, troubles that befell the Jewish people occured on this day.

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

The Jewish nation’s survival against all odds fulfills ancient biblical prophecies and continues to astonish historians

A rare silver coin from the Jewish revolt against the Romans was found during a cave survey in the Judean Desert. The coin bears the inscription 'Jerusalem the Holy' in ancient Hebrew script.

From Herod’s engineers to Ottoman sultans, from ancient arches to modern prayers — the story of Judaism’s most sacred surviving site

how one Chabad scholar is still revealing the Rebbe’s teachings and vision of global redemption decades after his passing

Over three thousand years ago, millions witnessed the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai — a divine revelation that transformed human history and continues to shape the moral and spiritual foundation of the world

A granddaughter’s testimony reveals how her Libyan grandparents survived the Jadu camp and rebuilt life in Israel

Batya Lussos, 'the daughter of the photographer from Yanova,' was only nine years old when World War II erupted. She miraculously survived the 'Children's Aktion' in Kovno and endured the harsh life in the ghetto. Now, she unveils in a unique exhibition the rare photographs taken by her father, along with the incredible stories behind them.

Discover the synagogue with two Holy Arks, the one with a unique dome, and the one established in response to an attack in Itamar. Architect Michael Jacobson has taken on the task of surveying thousands of synagogues in Israel.

The Mir Yeshiva is considered the largest yeshiva in the world, with approximately 10,000 students spread across 39 different buildings in Jerusalem and one building in Brachfeld