Articles by Hidabroot

Love setting a beautiful Shabbat table? Share your creativity and inspire others!

Three spiritual steps—and one powerful bracha—led to the child we longed for.

After endless tears and deep disappointment, Hashem sent me a son on the night of light and miracles.

A small decision to honor my father led to a powerful moment of divine protection I will never forget.

When a young girl’s finger was injured, her mother’s prayer showed the power of belief and Hashem’s kindness.

A timeless teaching from one of the great sages of the Ashkenazi tradition, reminding us of the deep respect we owe our parents.

Archaeological excavations at Tall el-Hammam, northeast of the Dead Sea, uncovered massive destruction dating back about 3,650 years. Researchers speculate this could be the biblical city of Sodom, leveled by Hashem as punishment for its sins.

International Senior Citizens Month is celebrated this month, presenting an excellent opportunity to focus on the important issue of hearing among the elderly population. What are the signs of hearing loss, how to address worsening hearing in a loved one, and what solution could improve their lives?

Shemittah affects many of our interactions with the natural world, enhancing our appreciation of the wonders of nature

Shemittah is the Shabbat of the Land of Israel. What does this mean in practice?

You may not be a farmer but the laws of Shemittah apply even if you only own a patch of garden!

Shemittah is the Shabbat of Eretz Yisrael and we must ensure the Land rests

Days before Yom Kippur, Rabbi Isaac Fried, Chairman of Hidabroot, recalls a touching moment in the room of the sage Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv zt"l, forever engraved in his heart.

A massive quarry dating back to the Second Temple era, featuring exceptionally large building stones, has been uncovered in Jerusalem's Har Hotzvim. This discovery sheds light on the ancient processes of stone extraction used in Jerusalem's extensive construction projects.

In Judaism, Gan Eden is both the garden where Adam and Eve lived and the world of the soul after this life. What the Torah and the sages teach about it.

A comprehensive guide to observance of this special mitzvah

Which fire saved lives? Did Emperor Nero really play the fiddle while Rome burned? And what do the great fires of San Francisco and Tokyo have in common?

Recent archaeological digs in the City of David reveal signs of an earthquake mentioned in the Bible that shook Jerusalem 2,800 years ago.

How can you survive summer vacation with one or more kids with ADHD at home? Experts and experienced parents share tips.

In 1492, the Spanish monarchs expelled the Jews who had thrived in Spain for centuries. On Tisha B'Av of that year, tens of thousands of families were forced into exile, setting out on a painful journey to find new lands for settlement.