Jewish history

Exile, forced labor, hunger, and faith in a gripping true story of endurance under Soviet rule

The remarkable story of Selma Meir, the pioneering nurse who helped shape one of Jerusalem’s most important hospitals.

Ezra Yachin began fighting for the Jewish people at 15. Today, at 97, he inspires soldiers with stories of faith, sacrifice, and Israel’s struggle for survival.

What happens to a lifetime of memories if no one writes them down? A moving initiative is preserving Jewish life stories before they are lost forever.

For Eliran Aharonoff, winemaking is more than a craft. It is the legacy of a Jewish family that survived revolution, persecution, and exile to flourish in Israel.

Powerful voices demanded that Jewish books be destroyed, and the Talmud stood in danger of the flames. One courageous Christian scholar risked his reputation to defend them.

As Khmelnytsky’s mobs closed in on Alik, Jews prayed through the night. Then a verse from Isaiah, and an old cannon, changed everything.

As the Nazis burned Jewish books across Europe, Rabbi Lipa Liush hid his Talmud beneath his floor to ensure Torah would survive

A wealthy Jewish philanthropist founded a free school to uplift poor children, but modern influences slowly pushed Torah aside.

In Renaissance Italy, Eliyahu Haver became a respected philosopher while openly living as a devoted Jew in a Christian academic world.

A forgotten Jewish community once thrived in China. One of its members rose to high rank and used his influence to protect his people.

Discover the significance of Sivan, the month of the Giving of the Torah, its history, key events, and spiritual meaning in Jewish tradition

He studied with Galileo, traveled the world, and searched for truth in both Torah and science. Rabbi Yosef Delmedigo saw the wonders of creation as a path to Hashem.

One letter stirred a deep longing in Menachem’s heart. That night he decided to leave exile behind and make aliyah to Eretz Yisrael, and that is exactly what he did.

A powerful retelling of the warning before the locust plague, the debate in Pharaoh’s palace, and the devastating swarm that consumed Egypt’s food, land, and hope

A vivid retelling of the second plague in Egypt, exploring its spiritual meaning, the suffering of Egypt and the powerful lessons of faith and divine justice

After a long journey on foot from Iraq in 1947, a Jewish man reached the Land of Israel, kissed its soil in tears, and died moments later. Years later, his identity was revealed.

A surprising email from Afghanistan led to an extraordinary effort to restore synagogues and a cemetery left behind by a vanished Jewish community.

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