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Timeless Jewish wisdom for navigating some of the most challenging times in our lives

At a moving Challah baking night in a kibbutz far removed from Jewish life, Rabbi Hagit Shira Swissa found proof of her faith in humanity: no Jew is truly distant.

New studies show that medically supervised sleep deprivation can significantly reduce depression symptoms within 24 hours.

Ilan Berliner insisted on removing a bothersome pimple on his shoulder that had been there for several months. Doctors tried to tell him it was nothing, but the biopsy confirmed his worst fears and saved his life.

New survey reveals: Nearly half of U.S. adults sleep with a teddy or another toy.

A Torah scholar residing in London answers questions sent from around the world, earns great respect from prominent rabbis—yet keeps his identity completely anonymous. An extraordinary story.

Three mothers raising children with severe vision impairments took the plunge one day and founded an organization to help visually impaired children in the Haredi community and their families. The story begins with a mother insisting to doctors, 'There's something wrong with my daughter'...

These fun and unexpected facts show how surprising the world around us can be

Powerful narratives of struggle, resilience, and divine intervention that continue to inspire today

In a new book, 'Eli Cohen - Open File', researcher Noam Nachman Tafer paints a different picture from the one most people know about Eli Cohen's story. He was caught while broadcasting? Not at all, Tafer claims. Plus: Do the Syrians even know where Cohen is buried?

A new study found that mice that were fed almost exclusively on fats lived longer and were also healthier.

From Einstein’s childhood to Lego bricks and unusual laws, these fun facts are sure to surprise you

Why personal trust and good intentions are not enough when it comes to kashrut, and what one restaurant owner’s dilemma reveals about the importance of kosher supervision and certification.

From vending machine dangers to cash laws in Illinois, these facts are as unusual as they are interesting

Yehuda Chaim had three brothers who became ba'alei teshuva, but he wasn't interested in Judaism until his older brother presented him with a challenge during the shiva for their father. Since then, he not only became ba'al teshuva but also turned into a well-known Haredi community activist in the north and became the Deputy Mayor of Kiryat Shmona on behalf of Shas.

American researchers have found that common environmental chemicals may disrupt hunger and fullness signals to the brain, potentially contributing to obesity.

A simple gesture of Jewish unity showed one girl the beauty of Torah and inspired her return.

From frozen hotels to chewing gum bans, here are some strange and interesting facts you probably didn’t know

The Ministry of Health shares simple and healthy recipes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. This week's feature: Melon-Grape-Mint Shake

New study finds: Accepting negative emotions without self-criticism helps overcome them faster.