Jewish history

After surviving unimaginable horrors, Tuviah Friedman dedicated his life to pursuing Nazi criminals and securing justice for their victims.

Harry Houdini insisted his escapes were pure skill and worked to expose fake magic, even when one of the world’s greatest writers refused to believe him.

Four Hebrew words on a stranger’s door led a British aristocrat on an extraordinary journey from nobility and politics to a life of Torah and mitzvot.

He was a professor in Tokyo who stood up for Jews during the Holocaust. Years later, Setsuzo Kotsuji returned to the Mir yeshiva as Rabbi Avraham ben Avraham.

For over 3,000 years, Jewish families have testified to the Exodus on Seder night. Discover why this unbroken chain is powerful historical evidence.

Discover the deeper meaning behind one of the most powerful moments of the Passover Haggadah and a timeless message of hope, resilience, and Divine protection throughout Jewish history

Why Korban Pesach and Brit Milah became the spiritual turning point of Yetziat Mitzrayim, how Moshe Rabbeinu’s devotion unlocked miracles, and what timeless lessons about courage and faith still inspire Jewish life today

We read it every year, but behind the Haggadah lies a $700 million manuscript, thousands of commentaries, obsessive collectors, and a rabbi with over thirty editions to his name.

During the hardships of World War I, one Jewish mother risked everything to nurture her son’s Torah growth. Her devotion, courage, and love for learning reveal how faith and self sacrifice can shape generations

A powerful Holocaust era story of faith, sacrifice, and a single heartfelt request that led to seven sons becoming world renowned Torah scholars, fulfilling a Rebbe’s emotional blessing decades later

Jewish tradition and modern science tell very different stories about the age of the Earth. This article looks at how scientists measure time, where assumptions shape conclusions, and how Jewish thought views the question.

Discover how personal and collective memory shape identity, why emotional remembrance is essential in Judaism, and how the Passover Seder revives the living experience of the Exodus for every generation

Discover the dramatic story of the fourth plague, the swarm of wild animals, and how Divine providence, measure-for-measure justice, and Israel’s spiritual elevation were revealed through the events of the Exodus

Explore fascinating teachings from the Talmud and Midrash revealing the deeper story behind Haman, the gallows, Achashverosh’s court, and the spiritual lessons hidden within the Purim narrative

A deep exploration of how the laws and traditions of Passover shape faith, strengthen family connection, and transform the Exodus from a historical memory into a living spiritual experience

Three centuries ago in Vienna, Rabbi Shimshon Wertheimer told the king that jealousy and hate keep us in exile. A night in the forest put that claim to the test.

An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book on Megillat Esther, exploring how history, rabbinic sources, and archaeology shed light on Mordechai, Esther, Vashti, and the Persian court.

Two ancient traditions trace the burial places of Mordechai and Esther to Hamadan and the Galilee. This excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s book explores the sources behind both claims and the mystery that remains.

An excerpt from Rabbi Zamir Cohen’s commentary on Megillat Esther, exploring Midrashic testimony and physical evidence of the immense marble columns that once stood in the king’s palaces.