Jewish history

How the eternal preservation of Torah continues to guide and protect the Jewish People

Why philosophers, historians, and the Torah itself point to a supernatural explanation for the survival of the Jewish people through exile, persecution, and time

How intellectual honesty and absolute certainty shape Jewish survival and identity

A Torah-based perspective on why Jewish identity, assimilation, and global hatred are deeply connected — and why history repeats the same pattern

Why Jewish continuity depends on mitzvot, shared destiny, and the Torah

Discover the story of Rav Acha of Shebcha and his groundbreaking work Sha’iltot, the first major Torah book written after the Talmud, and how it shaped Torah study for generations.

Discovered during construction in Nahariya, a 3,400 year old fortress reveals ancient trade and seafaring life, now preserved beneath a modern residential tower where past and present meet.

Surrounded by enemies and trapped behind palace walls, the Jews of Mazybuz turned to prayer and courage. What happened next became a miracle remembered for generations as Mordechai Purim.

Meet the archaeologists whose groundbreaking excavations are uncovering forgotten Jewish worlds and revealing powerful new evidence of Jewish life, resilience, and continuity across thousands of years.

A hidden miracle from Jewish history reveals the power of faith, unity, and divine intervention. Discover how the Jews of Zaragoza were saved from destruction and why they established the 18th of Shevat as a lasting day of gratitude and joy.

Discover the grandeur of King Ahasuerus's palace and the archaeological remnants that reveal its past glory.

As the Black Death ravaged Europe, fear gave way to hatred. Jews were falsely accused, brutally attacked, and entire communities were destroyed. This article recounts the tragic plague pogroms, particularly in Mainz, that reshaped Jewish life in medieval Europe.

Reports of the dead awakening sparked panic across Europe and led to royal orders to delay burial. From Moses Mendelssohn to the Gaon of Vilna, this is the story of how Jewish tradition stood firm.

Imagine Gideon's battle with just 300 men against the vast Midianite army, or Jehoshaphat's victory without lifting a sword. Join us on a miraculous journey through Israel's biblical battles.

Stolen, lost, and shrouded in legend, the Temple menorah remains one of Judaism’s greatest mysteries. Where is it today?

Betrayal, Roman power, and ruthless ambition sealed Jerusalem’s fate. This article follows the fall of the Hasmoneans and Herod’s calculated rise to power.

A copper lock, a hidden inscription, and a key passed through generations tell a story few know. From Montefiore’s protection of the site to the devoted figures who guarded it, this article reveals the untold story behind the lock of Rachel’s Tomb.

What was almost lost forever? The discovery of 2,000-year-old burial caves and decorated ossuaries sheds light on ancient Jewish presence while exposing the devastating damage caused by looting.

What does a recent discovery reveal about the Ark? Hidden details within an ancient Babylonian map, uncovered by Dr. Irving Finkel of the British Museum, are now raising new questions.

Beneath the Western Wall lies the path our ancestors once walked to the Temple. Through striking archaeological discoveries, this journey brings their footsteps to life and reveals how Jerusalem’s stones still echo with prayer and longing.