Jewish identity

Gedaliah and Efrat Petrazil, parents of 11, sold their home to buy a house in the Muslim Quarter, despite never seeing it and uncertainties about their success. "The lawyer told us, 'You're not sane.'"

Inspirational words concerning our Divine mission

Canadian singer Alanis Morissette reveals on a roots show the moment she discovered she is Jewish, and new details about her great-grandfather she never knew.

Veteran mohel describes an unprecedented surge in adult circumcisions following the war in Israel

The popular fitness influencer explains her heartfelt decision to give her son a Hebrew name, embracing Jewish roots and spiritual strength in an age of uncertainty

From championship titles to professional sports careers, five individuals gave up once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for one sacred reason: the holiness of Shabbat.

A respected jurist who served as Israel's envoy to the International Court in The Hague, Dr. Yona Shearki now uses his skills to fight the systematic influx of non-Jews to Israel. In a special interview, he reveals the behind-the-scenes of the immigration from Ethiopia and discusses the dangerous activities of the Israel Beytenu party.

How a former pastor discovered the truth of Judaism, underwent full halachic conversion, and now fights missionary activity to protect the Jewish people

Discover the deeper spiritual meaning of the Jewish Sabbath and its role in Jewish identity

Tzvi Yehezkeli returned from an experience-filled journey in America with Hidabroot, writing an especially uplifting column every Jew should read. "On the streets, there's a battle over identity. It's like a maturing child who has finished fighting for his place in society and asks himself who he is. There is such a moment in life when you ask yourself, who am I? And if you don't ask, some assailant will tell you who you are. The wisdom is to preempt identity before the blow." And why did he initially refuse to embark on the journey? You will also be moved when you find out.

How the Law of Return evolved, why it is under renewed debate, and what its consequences mean for Israel’s future

When calls for Jewish unity are a honey trap

A warm story of one question, one answer, and one Jewish soul rediscovered

A Holocaust survivor’s memories of faith, resilience, and Jewish identity in the darkest of times

From covenant to consequence, Shabbat is far more than a day of rest. It's the heartbeat of Jewish identity and faith

The Israeli Supreme Court's recognition of Reform conversions has ignited debate—here's what Reform Judaism stands for and why its legitimacy is fiercely contested.

Ten Essential Facts That Clarify the Process, Purpose, and Power of Halachic Conversion

A powerful personal story of faith, aliyah, and dedication to children’s emotional growth through Torah values

A powerful Holocaust-era story of faith, memory, and the enduring strength of Jewish identity

How one Holocaust survivor kept his identity, his tefillin, and his mother’s last words alive