A Community Torn: The Tragic Blood Libel in Speyer
In 1196, an unfounded accusation set off a brutal attack that devastated one of Germany’s ancient Jewish communities
Yehosef Yaavetz
13.03.25 | 09:12
In 1196, an unfounded accusation set off a brutal attack that devastated one of Germany’s ancient Jewish communities
Yehosef Yaavetz
13.03.25 | 09:12
From a Hasidic rabbi’s son to a fearless partisan and later a Chabad leader, Zusha’s life was defined by action and courage
Yehosef Yaavetz
11.03.25 | 09:37
From Mayer Rothschild’s humble beginnings to Baron Edmond’s generosity, the Rothschild family helped establish towns, vineyards, and communities across the Land of Israel
Yehosef Yaavetz
10.03.25 | 16:12
In 19th-century Ukraine, a Hasidic leader built a royal court to uplift the spirit of his people—offering more than charity, he offered majesty
Yehosef Yaavetz
09.03.25 | 09:26
Discover how Mordechai’s faith, wisdom, and humility shaped Jewish history and still guide us today
Yonatan Halevi
04.03.25 | 21:21
Yosef Mendelevich’s journey from a Soviet jail to teaching Torah in Israel
Yehosef Yaavetz
03.03.25 | 08:53
From Hamburg scholar to Radomsk Chassid, he bridged worlds with wisdom and faith
Yehosef Yaavetz
02.03.25 | 08:41
How one remarkable woman, raised among scholars, became the head of a medieval yeshiva in Speyer
Yehosef Yaavetz
26.02.25 | 12:14
The Torah’s three arks form a single story of refuge and renewal, showing that devotion, generosity, and sacred precision can shield humanity from destruction
Yehosef Yaavetz
24.02.25 | 09:12
How the first Chief Rabbi of the Ottoman Empire shaped Jewish law, battled internal threats, and set a precedent for generations
Yehosef Yaavetz
23.02.25 | 09:01
From charting the course of the explorers to shaping Jewish prayer, the legacy of the Zacuto family spans oceans and centuries.
Yehosef Yaavetz
20.02.25 | 10:05
How one SS officer’s shocking testimony shaped Holocaust history but left questions about his own role
Yehosef Yaavetz
19.02.25 | 13:47
The stories of Yitro and Amalek reveal how the Torah transforms revelation into shared responsibility — and the battle between good and evil into a timeless mission
Yehosef Yaavetz
10.02.25 | 09:06
Conditions on the ship worsened. Some passengers were in dire straits, while others clung to sanity. A couple decided to marry. Crumbs of stale bread were collected, kneaded with water, and fried in a pan. An anonymous passenger contributed jam to spread on the prized creation, and thus the wedding took place.
Yosef Yabece
10.02.25 | 09:03
In 1792, the community was miraculously saved when a Russian attack on the synagogue—mistakenly believed to be a fortress—ended with an intact cannonball breaching its walls without exploding.
Yosef Yabece
09.02.25 | 10:45
During World War II, the Jewish community of Djerba faced grave danger under Nazi occupation. Through wise negotiation and what many saw as divine intervention, disaster was averted.
Yosef Yabece
06.02.25 | 13:05
How a pioneering 16th-century woman in Prague broke barriers of her time — writing the first Jewish book by a woman, teaching Torah to others, and leaving a lasting mark on Jewish scholarship and tradition
Yehosef Yaavetz
03.02.25 | 11:41
At a time when both Torah scholars and financial supporters were scarce, who was the remarkable woman whose heart led her to make such a transformative contribution?
Yosef Yabece
02.02.25 | 09:40
From its roots in the Torah to its meaningful dates and traditions, this article explores the spiritual significance of the month of Shevat and the opportunities it offers for growth, prayer, and renewal.
Hidabroot
30.01.25 | 08:04
The Midrash Records the Cave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—but the Story of the Builder of His Tomb Is One Worth Telling
Yosef Yabece
28.01.25 | 14:25