Jewish history

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

Discover how Mordechai’s faith, wisdom, and humility shaped Jewish history and still guide us today

Yosef Mendelevich’s journey from a Soviet jail to teaching Torah in Israel

From Hamburg scholar to Radomsk Chassid, he bridged worlds with wisdom and faith

How one remarkable woman, raised among scholars, became the head of a medieval yeshiva in Speyer

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

How the first Chief Rabbi of the Ottoman Empire shaped Jewish law, battled internal threats, and set a precedent for generations

From charting the course of the explorers to shaping Jewish prayer, the legacy of the Zacuto family spans oceans and centuries.

How one SS officer’s shocking testimony shaped Holocaust history but left questions about his own role

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

The Midrash Records the Cave of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai—but the Story of the Builder of His Tomb Is One Worth Telling

Explore the story of Israel’s enslavement in Egypt, the miracles of the Exodus, and why this defining experience lies at the heart of Jewish faith and identity.

What the Nazis couldn’t destroy, others did. Jews were told it was a 'temporary evacuation,' but it was the end of a centuries-old community in Tripoli.

To build a home, they dug a large pit, divided it into rooms, left two chimneys, built stairs going down, and covered it with beams topped with a thick layer of clay. These homes provided excellent protection from thieves, cold, and heat. The climate inside was temperate, and so the Jews of Gharian lived for many years.