Torah

How were interrogations conducted in ancient Egypt? The Egyptian mindset believed honesty was guaranteed through pre-interrogation beatings.

According to the sages, the first appearance of a word in the Torah that starts with a particular letter teaches us its significance. The first word in the Torah starting with Aleph is: Hashem.

Archaeologists quickly realized a fascinating clue to identifying ancient Israeli settlements: the absence of pig remains. Unlike the Philistines and Canaanites, who raised and consumed pigs, ancient Israelites did not.

Young Eliyahu barely knew his father, who passed away a few years after his birth. His mother also died young, and from the age of four, he was raised by his uncle, the renowned Rabbi Yehuda Curiel. Excelling in his studies, he received rabbinic ordination at 18 and became the chief rabbi of Livorno. He was fondly known as "Rav Eliyahu Benamozegh."

The Torah mentions woven gold threads along with hammered gold. How were these threads created?

From refusing to contribute to the Golden Calf to supporting the building of the Tabernacle, Jewish women have shown extraordinary generosity. Discover how their legacy of giving has continued across generations.

A mystery of history lies buried in the desert. Could the 'Nawamis' graves hold secrets of the Israelites' journey? Discover one man's quest for answers.

What did an ancient inscription reveal about the fate of a Pharaoh, and how does this connect with stories in the Torah?

Was Pharaoh really a little man with a big heart issue? While we haven't uncovered Pharaoh's entire medical history, we're certainly intrigued by his legendary stature.

The Torah never mentions Moses marrying a Cushite woman. Instead, it describes his marriage to Zipporah, the Midianite. With Jethro, his father-in-law, visiting during the giving of the Torah, how and when could he have taken a 'Cushite woman'?

Why did the Torah limit the king of Israel from acquiring many horses, and how did horses eventually find their way to Israel? Here's the captivating story.

In Greek times, Egypt retained bitter memories of the Hyksos, who once conquered and humiliated the land. When asked about the Israelites, some mixed the stories: 'Of course, a cruel people once ruled us. What were they called? Hyksos, right?'

Yakir Asraf reflects on current events in Israel and connects them to the weekly Torah portion, crafting one of the most moving posts we've seen online.

Even if you're busy and lack time, dedicate a few minutes daily to this study. Share it with family and friends.

"The voice is Jacob's voice, but the hands are Esau's": Amidst the sounds of tanks all around, our brave soldiers are enhancing and glorifying the Torah - studying the weekly portion inside Gaza. Watch

Daniel Alankwa was born in Mexico into a Reform family. In his youth, he attempted to keep his brother from embracing Orthodox Judaism, but a bicycle accident led him to an Orthodox synagogue, setting him on a path that ultimately brought him to Mir Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Gideon Holland was a young boy when he began exploring the world and searching for meaning. In the following years, he became a famous artist, but it all came to a halt when he returned to faith and abandoned art in favor of Torah study. Now, three decades later, he is releasing a special book that takes him back to his childhood and his life aspirations.

Rabbi Gershon Edelstein's passing is encoded in the Torah in the Parashat Naso, beginning with the words: "Naso et Rosh Bnei Gershon." Delve into the details.

Discover why physical ailments might have spiritual causes and how addressing them can lead to healing.

The words "Shalom Cohen," "Porat Yosef," "25 Av," "5782," and "Nasi" appear in the Bible by equal letter skips.