Jewish history

Why Judaism’s history, miracles, and wisdom give children confidence in the truth of the Torah without needing foreign philosophies

Rabbi Yitzchak Carmeli travels the world to uncover Jewish roots and ancient communities. During his recent journey to Sri Lanka, he stumbled upon unexpected information about a local monk and remnants of a vanished community.

Why Pharaoh erased 500 years of his own history, lied about destroying Israel, and left behind the oldest archaeological proof of the Jewish people

When a Sultan dreamed of destruction, Hashem sent help in disguise and saved a Jewish community through faith, wisdom, and divine intervention.

A story of humility, wisdom, and devotion that continues to inspire generations of women worldwide

On the 17th of Shevat, 1868, Rabbi Chaim Palagi, the esteemed leader of the Izmir Jewish community, passed away.

Discover how the Belz Rebbe escaped the clutches of the Nazis and continued to lead his community to new heights in Israel.

Why was the 2nd of Sh'vat declared a festival? Discover the fate of King Yannai and how 70 elders were saved.

The tale of Jerusalem's deliverance on the 25th of Tevet.

From child prodigy to spiritual revolutionary: the life, imprisonment, and legacy of the Alter Rebbe, author of the Tanya and the Shulchan Aruch HaRav

*On this day in Jewish history, Tripoli's Jews were saved from a massacre in 1705. This victory is celebrated annually as Purim Ashrif.*

A miraculous event in Prague saved a Jewish man from execution over a theft that never happened.

On this day, the 18th of Tevet, about 175 years ago, the renowned Rabbi Tzvi Elimelech Shapira of Dinov passed away.

Today marks the yahrtzeit of Rabbi Shlomo Eger, son of Rabbi Akiva Eger. A prominent leader in the Polish cities of Kalisz and Poznan.

Beyond the siege of Jerusalem on the 10th of Tevet, several other significant events occurred on this date. The Rebbe of Ostrowiec was tragically murdered by the Nazis in 1943 on the night of the 10th of Tevet. In contrast, the mother of the Chasam Sofer became pregnant after praying fervently on the very same date.

Why is it called Jerusalem? When did Jews first settle there? What happened after the destruction of the Second Temple? Let’s explore 10 fascinating facts

Discover how the Ten Plagues reveal not only Hashem’s power, but also deep lessons in justice, mercy, and the principle of reward and punishment

Exploring the life, teachings, and sacred stories of Rabbi Aryeh Leibush of Ternigrad.

Explore the captivating story of Elijah the Prophet and his enduring impact on biblical 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