tragedy

A small ship carrying Jewish families from Morocco became the scene of one of the most painful immigration tragedies in modern Jewish history.

Discover the meaning behind the fast of the Seventeenth of Tammuz, the five historic events it commemorates, and the remarkable Jewish value of recognizing and appreciating goodness

Discover the five historic events commemorated on the Fast of the 17th of Tammuz, from the breaking of the Tablets to the breaching of Jerusalem's walls, and learn their enduring spiritual significance

In 1938, China breached the Yellow River's dikes to slow the advancing Japanese army, triggering one of the deadliest man-made disasters in history.

An emotional account from the aftermath of October 7 tells of a dream that led to the discovery of four bodies.

Five years after the Meron tragedy, a father shares his son’s difficult recovery and inspiring message of faith.

Simple daily acts of kindness, compassion, and connection that can bridge divides between religious and secular Jews and strengthen love, peace, and unity among the Jewish people

After years of longing, she finally found her partner. Though their time was short, the strength she gained continues to carry her forward.

An unfathomable tragedy: Yissachar Dov Spiegel z"l, 21, passed away overnight after being swept out to sea. The search for his 17-year-old brother—who jumped in to save him—has continued for six days.

A powerful story of tragedy, belief, and inner strength, revealing how faith, intellect, and humor helped one man rebuild family, purpose, and peace after devastating loss

The story of Hadar Lavi, whose brief life became a powerful moment of shared prayer, unity, and compassion. A remembrance of how one child brought people together across every divide.

Eliyahu Libman reflects on his son's heroic actions, the pain of loss, and the urgency to end terrorism

A Jewish perspective on the Holocaust, free will, hidden good, and how belief in a compassionate God can coexist with history’s greatest tragedy

Judges rule state must forgo autopsies and allow burial of two infants, accepting families’ appeal based on Jewish law as criminal investigation continues

In 1943, a boat ride following a dairy farmers’ convention on the Sea of Galilee ended in disaster, claiming eleven lives. Long buried in silence, this overlooked tragedy reveals painful lessons about responsibility, memory, and the importance of learning from the past.

At least 55 infants were affected after inhaling fumes believed to have come from heating devices on tragedy at an unlicensed private daycare in Romema

Two passenger trains collided near Córdoba after a derailment, leaving dozens hospitalized and forcing the suspension of rail service

Through remembrance, creativity, and compassion, the spirit of Nir Oz endures. Hadar Rubin’s dedication and the poignant poetry left behind by Amiram Cooper become voices for a community that refuses to be silenced.

Musa Berlin, 86, shares his deep connection to music and to the traditions of Mount Meron, where he has performed for decades. In a moving reflection, he speaks about the Meron tragedy and the lasting impact it continues to have on his heart.

After a devastating family loss, the Breslov leader of Chut Shel Chesed speaks about emunah, grief, joy, and the call to strengthen love of Israel