faith

At just 21, Shulamit Markowitz-Lebel faced the devastating loss of her husband in a car accident. Her journey through grief, faith, and creativity has led her to create a film documenting parts of her life. She insists, 'Art is what allows me to choose life.'

Every now and then, the maskilim, writers from the Jewish Enlightenment, made funny mistakes when they confidently discussed the Talmud and Jewish law. So, what happens when this scholar things in cheder fell off the radar, leading to some pretty awkward situations?

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'?

No one prepared Meital Weiss for the abduction of Romi Gonen, her husband's daughter. As they mark 80 days of her captivity, Weiss shares the ongoing family struggles, tireless efforts to bring Romi back, and her unwavering belief: 'Romi will return, she is protected.'

This remarkable woman from Be'eri witnessed horrors in her kibbutz. Her escape—spending 12 hours in a closet with a book of the Zohar—is touching hearts across the internet.

About a year ago, Dor Shapira experienced a back pain that quickly became unbearable and led to paralysis of the lower body. As she was brought to the operating room at Beilinson, the doctors were very pessimistic, but throughout the ordeal, Dor maintained her belief. A month ago, she danced at her wedding—and you won't believe who officiated the ceremony.

On hearing Itzik's mother's plea for a liver donation, Yaniv Kendel immediately reached out, promising to fly to Germany to donate his liver. Leaving behind his pregnant wife and two small children, he underwent a month and a half of tests, until an unexpected twist on the day of surgery.

After going through years of waiting for her own children, Nava Pasha decided to start a unique fertility medicine charity. Today, the charity serves women from all sectors, offering a listening ear, rare medications (by prescription), massages, and complementary treatments.

Rebbetzin Sherman discusses gratitude even in difficult times, shares a powerful Holocaust story, and the importance of expressing thanks in life.

Reflecting on loss and the courage to move forward, Rabbi Aharon Margalit shares a poignant message with his family after the tragic loss of a son.

When Avior and Melissa Makhlouf learned they were expecting triplets, they were in complete shock. Now, as they prepare for their triplets' release from the neonatal unit, they share their challenging pregnancy journey, the support they've received throughout, and above all - their profound faith in Hashem.

He was born miraculously and returned to faith at 17. His Hasidic family was murdered during the Holocaust, while relatives who fled to Israel were no longer religious. Now, he speaks of divine providence as the sole descendant able to continue his pre-Holocaust family traditions. This is the story of Rabbi Menachem Makover, the man revitalizing public interest in studying the Temple year-round.

This week, Shai Golden's adoptive father, Aryeh Golden, passed away. In an emotional and revealing post, Golden shares memories of the man who, along with his wife, adopted him and his brother Ran, and the many conversations they shared about Hashem and more.

Yitzhak Rabin, the Chief of Staff during the Six-Day War, was asked to summarize the conflict. While those close to him expected phrases of victory, Rabin used seven words: "From Hashem this has come; it is wondrous in our eyes."

What led Avraham Moran, who considers himself secular, to close his business on Shabbat and forgo a profit of 90,000 shekels? "I am a believer, and it's clear to me that there is no blessing in working on Shabbat," he claims. The story even has a surprising ending.

For 18 years, Aliza Khouri hoped for children, undergoing numerous treatments while maintaining her belief. Upon reaching her 40s, the unimaginable happened, and the pregnancy came at the most unexpected moment.

Jonathan Zarviv grew up with medical challenges and visual impairment. After moving between institutions, he found his place at the Blind Home Education. In an emotional conversation, he describes his journey, reactions, the way people looked at him, finding a job, and the highlight - the wedding. 'I am an example that after darkness comes light, there is always a chance'

A year ago, we shared the story of Ahuvah Or, who lost her triplets after birth. Just two months ago, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and now she is adapting to new motherhood.

As a mother of a young child and close to giving birth to her second, Edna Hajaj-Leibovitz was struck by Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Her body shut down, she couldn't stand or move, and breathing was a struggle. In a miraculous process, her baby was born, and Edna herself returned to life.

"Kissing tefillin is like receiving a million dollars. Why not let the Chabadnik come in and just kiss the tefillin?" A touching story with a particularly happy ending.