He Escaped the Soviet Union by Jumping Into the Pacific Ocean
In 1974, Soviet scientist Slava Kurilov jumped from a cruise ship into the Pacific Ocean and spent three days at sea in a daring bid for freedom.
Yehosef Yavetz
24.06.26 | 14:39
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The Night a Soviet Prison Became a Place of Light
With no candles and no freedom, Rabbi Yaakov Galinsky found an extraordinary way to fulfill the mitzvah of Chanukah.
Naama Green
13.06.26 | 23:16
The Jewish Women Who Saved a Synagogue From the Soviets
When Soviet authorities arrived to shut down a synagogue in Georgia, they found the building filled with women and children determined to protect it at all costs.
Yehosef Yaavetz
08.06.26 | 15:43
He Forgave the Thief: Years Later, It Saved His Life
In Soviet Russia, Rabbi Gedaliah Dessler chose mercy over anger. Decades later, that compassion returned in an unimaginable, life-saving way.
Naama Green
20.04.26 | 19:19
From Siberia to Survival: A Jewish Family's Tale of Endurance and Hope
Exile, forced labor, hunger, and faith in a gripping true story of endurance under Soviet rule
Shalom Freund
10.03.26 | 10:32
The War Hero Who Traded His Soviet Gold Medal for the Land of Israel
Yerachmiel Plezenshtein survived brutal battles and earned the Soviet Union’s highest medal, only to give it up years later for the chance to reach the Land of Israel.
Yosef Yabeitz
24.02.26 | 23:03
The Girl Who Defied Stalin: A Child’s Courage and Faith Under Soviet Rule
Unforgettable, uplifting moments from the life of Rebbetzin Batya Berg, who grew up keeping Shabbat in the heart of communist Russia.
Naama Green
22.02.26 | 22:09