Rabbi Aharon Mendel decided to follow his truth, leaving a prestigious position rather than compromising his values. This is the story of a rabbi who transcended cultural lines to unite communities and strive for a greater good.
A tiny piece of mouse brain reveals 84,000 neurons and 500 million connections, showcasing complexity that rivals our most advanced technology.
Groundbreaking research on patients with severe brain damage suggests that consciousness and awareness can exist independently of the brain, providing compelling evidence for the soul.
Reports of life on a distant planet made global headlines, but the scientific findings tell a far more cautious story about chemical signals, assumptions, and the limits of discovery.
Numbers, equations, and anti-matter reveal a universe so precise it could not exist by chance, according to astrophysicist Willy Sun.
From that moment on, Coplin felt life had lost all meaning — how could he go on without the ability to see?
From gifted artist to devoted Torah learner—how one man’s talent helped solve crimes and brought him closer to Hashem
After a violent attack left him with a severe concussion, Jason Padgett’s world was changed forever. Suddenly, he saw the universe in infinite patterns and discovered a rare genius hidden within his own mind.
The first word in the Torah that begins with the letter Tav is 'Tohu,' describing the formative chaos pre-creation. It symbolizes the absence of boundaries.
In Hebrew mysticism, the letter Shin represents transformation, contrasting with Reish, which symbolizes fundamental material form. These insights delve into profound changes while maintaining core essence.
Through what he calls 'weak measurements,' Professor Yakir Aharonov reveals that in the quantum world, future moments can reach back to shape the present and even the past.
The letter 'Reish' symbolizes the 'head', embodying the core idea that drives everything forward, akin to how our heads direct our entire being.
A mine was hidden under the dog's body. It was remotely activated from a nearby Arab ice factory. The truck exploded and caught fire. Some guards were killed instantly, while others were brutally attacked by a mob.
Conditions on the ship worsened. Some passengers were in dire straits, while others clung to sanity. A couple decided to marry. Crumbs of stale bread were collected, kneaded with water, and fried in a pan. An anonymous passenger contributed jam to spread on the prized creation, and thus the wedding took place.
In 1792, the community was miraculously saved when a Russian attack on the synagogue—mistakenly believed to be a fortress—ended with an intact cannonball breaching its walls without exploding.
During World War II, the Jewish community of Djerba faced grave danger under Nazi occupation. Through wise negotiation and what many saw as divine intervention, disaster was averted.
One midnight, two Jewish men knocked on his door. They confessed to stealing a large sum of money from a nobleman and argued over how to divide the loot. They demanded the rabbi rule on the matter, forcing him to swear not to report them.
Every day, around twenty individuals entered a disguised bunker to manufacture arms and ammunition for Jewish fighters. Each worker was meticulously inspected upon leaving, ensuring nothing could reveal their true occupation. Any mistake could expose the factory to the British—and cost many Jews their lives.
Understanding the symbolism of the Hebrew letter 'Kuf': An exploration of existence, connection, and outward appearances.
At a time when both Torah scholars and financial supporters were scarce, who was the remarkable woman whose heart led her to make such a transformative contribution?
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