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Managing unexpected guests, creating a home away from home, and making traditions memorable. Einav and Osnat Hayman open their doors and share their inspiring journey.

"Hashem didn't just make me short like a child for no reason, and with a sense of humor," claims Hananel Amitai, known as Dr. Laugh. Between performances and workshops, he shares his secret and explains how to make even the most indifferent among the audience burst into laughter.

Born with a rare syndrome and a serious heart condition, Adi Peder has defied odds to become what her family calls a 'Love Child.' Her mother, Oshrat, shares their family's journey and the lessons they've learned along the way.

The Hurva Synagogue stands as a central landmark in Jerusalem's Old City. Why is it named so, and who was Rabbi Judah the Pious?

When Moriah started a WhatsApp group to pray for wounded soldiers, she couldn't have imagined the scope it would reach: "People overseas are praying and thanking us."

The following day, she went down to a cellar to find something. The cellar was dark, and innocently, she held a candle to help her search. But the cellar housed gunpowder! The storeroom exploded with a loud bang.

Rabbi Yeshayah Bassan of Italy, mentor of Ramchal, heard of the situation and was displeased. He promptly wrote a detailed letter to the scholars of Trieste: despite their intentions to instill respect for prayer, their "punishment" was an immense embarrassment to prayer, the synagogue, and the Jewish people, also posing a potential threat from non-Jews.

During a special prayer, the entire Jewish community of Metz gathered closely in the synagogue. Suddenly, amidst the emotional rendition by the cantor, a loud noise echoed "as if a great building was collapsing."

A California woman canceled her wedding but chose joy over sorrow by donating her $15,000 venue booking for an unforgettable event for people with disabilities.

A father navigates an unexpected encounter with kindness following the loss of his son in Gaza.

A young boy named Daniel Chaim was given a soldier's name to pray for in school. His mother managed to track down the soldier, and here's what happened next.

The soldier returned to his yeshiva to an incredibly moving welcome by hundreds of students.

It began with the tribute project 'Illustrating Heroes' visiting grieving families, bringing them small comfort in a frame. Now, more illustrators join the mission to portray all the victims, with heavy hearts and incredible dedication.

Giving, donating, and performing good deeds can lead to better health and a longer life.

Acts of kindness always touch our hearts, especially when they reflect the true nature of good people. Such is the story of Yasmin Markitan Amar from Ashkelon, who recently heard about a struggling family unable to feed their babies and was moved to make a difference.

Rabbi Reuven sought families to host individuals without a place for Shabbat, leading to an organization matching many families with guests weekly.

In the back room of "Pulahouse" hummus shop in Ra'anana, scholars sit learning Torah, with the restaurant sharing the rent costs of the yeshiva and assisting it. On the unique partnership between the community yeshiva and the restaurant: "A fusion of material and spirit, bringing peace between them."

"People throw around phrases - be happy, don't despair, and fear nothing. But where am I in all of this?" One of the most touching posts we've read on social media.

Shani and her husband Osher have opened a new supermarket for those in need, giving away products at no cost. Inspired by the COVID-19 crisis, they didn't anticipate such widespread interest: "I had no idea it would create such a stir. It drives you to keep going."

Meet the Steinberg family from Carmiel, who bring together a unique community of baalei teshuva and run a distinctive synagogue—inside their home. What does their Seder night look like?