Jewish history

Explore where Jewish communities lived and prayed during the Babylonian Exile with insights from the book 'Biblical Archaeology: Part IV'.

Archaeology and history illuminate the real-world backdrop of the Megillah and the lives of Mordechai and Queen Esther

How Maimonides rose from persecution and loss to become the greatest halachic authority, philosopher, and healer of the Jewish world

Why Prophecy Was Central to Jewish Identity and Why It Still Matters Today

Rare photos taken by German soldiers during World War II expose daily life, forced labor, and the destruction of Jewish communities

Exploring the unmatched evidence for the Torah’s divine truth — from the mass revelation at Mount Sinai to the miraculous survival of the Jewish people throughout history

Visitors to graves in Kifl Hares captured footage of swastikas spray-painted on them. Samaria Regional Council Head: "This is desecration of a holy site. I expect the Prime Minister to denounce this and find a solution. If needed, restore sovereignty to the area."

From Ottoman rule to the modern struggle over the Land of Israel, this analysis traces how the Palestinian identity emerged, why peace remains elusive, and how Jewish history views today’s conflict through the lens of destiny and redemption

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.