Life Stories

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.

In Jerusalem and the Judean Hills, one artisan is restoring an ancient Jewish craft, intertwining spirituality, artistry, and mystical teachings in every handwoven prayer shawl.

Shabtai Michaeli, a Georgian immigrant, became an iconic street photographer of Jerusalem despite the challenges of illiteracy and disability. Only after his passing did his children learn of his remarkable life story and his deep love for the people of Israel.