Rabbi Yom Tov Gindi lost his sight about 12 years ago, but this doesn't stop him from dedicating all his time to translating Rabbi Saadia Gaon's commentary into Arabic and Hebrew. "It all began in my childhood in Aleppo, Syria," he reveals.
Robin Lebana, a Filipino caretaker for the elderly, spends every Friday night transporting strollers on Jabotinsky Street to resolve an issue with the eruv. "This is the most effective solution we've found, allowing us to visit our parents without halachic issues," explains Rabbi Elchanan Aaron, the initiator of this unique effort.
Secrets for peace at home, prosperity, and even passing a driving test. Rabbi Emmanual Mizrachi regularly meets viewers of Hidabroot, tailoring spiritual insights to individual personalities. Discover why some insights might not seem effective.
Joseph the dancer has been performing on stages since age 9, participated in French TV shows and worldwide, ultimately finding his place in Israel, staying connected with Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu. "For the past 20 years, I haven't traveled to France despite many invitations for performances and lectures," he says. "I simply can't breathe the air there anymore."
Esty Erlichman, a mother of a gluten-sensitive child, is driving change by engaging companies, appealing to health funds, and raising public awareness. "Abroad, restaurants automatically offer gluten-free menus; it's high time that awareness comes here too," she asserts.
Hila Lam just wanted to return home, while Netai Wolfman was driving on the road early in the evening. However, their journeys, along with many others, ended with chilling stone attacks. Now, they recount their experiences and warn: "It could happen to you too."
After losing her father in a brutal shooting attack, Orit chose to heal others — accompanying patients, spreading warmth in hospitals, and continuing her father’s legacy of goodness
Hodaya Bauer didn't imagine her family would grow through foster care and surrogacy, or that she'd face cancer twice. "But we chose happiness, we chose to be happy," she says in an especially moving interview.
Dr. Joachim Behar, head of the AI in Medicine Lab at Technion, moved from France and is leading groundbreaking research. Discover the impact of AI on medicine, including COVID-19 treatments, and the sacrifices made due to his faith.
The community in San Jose, California is in shock following the arson and looting of their synagogue. The community's rabbi notes: "There were never any anti-Semitic incidents here, which makes this so hard for us," and reveals how they plan to respond.
When engineers Jacob Shafer and Meir Ronen were asked to fly to Iraq to restore the tomb of the Prophet Nahum, they didn't anticipate the complexity and danger of the mission. Now, three years after that journey, they share their experiences and excitedly announce: 'The tomb has been restored and awaits visitors'
In the past two years, 'Night Shift' restaurant became kosher, but then an angry comment on Facebook said: 'I'm boycotting the place.' The owner explains why the remark is so offensive and why he remains committed to keeping the restaurant kosher despite the challenges.
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'
The boy who confused prayers and eventually became a young rabbi, the teenager who flew to Canada and continued studying in a yeshiva, and the young men who come every Shabbat night for a six-hour class. Rabbi Pinchas Badush, head of the 'Chanoch LaNa'ar' movement in Beit She'an, shares about 22 years of touching and inspiring activities.
Shneor Lipsker paints portraits of renowned Jewish figures, rabbis, and private individuals, having discovered his talent while facing challenges in yeshiva. What kind of 'deal' did he make with G-d?
For 20 years, students at Re'ut school have been renovating cemeteries in Poland. Now, they embark on a unique and chilling initiative: documenting testimonies about dozens of mass graves across Poland. Dina Weiner, the project's leader, discusses the initiative, the pain, and the sense of mission.
Five years after founding the 'Askaria' research institute for the Haredi community, Dudi Dror talks about the challenges, reveals surprising insights and data, and explains the immense impact of surveys.
Avivi Shifris crafted the menorah used this week by the President. He is also responsible for producing other famous menorahs, such as those in the Hurva Synagogue, Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu's synagogue, and more. "Art is what brought me back to faith; it's no coincidence that I'm so connected to Chanukah."
From the age of three and a half, Ortal Rachel was raised outside her home and felt immense anger towards her parents for years. At 20, she began a journey of returning to religion, which led her to perceive reality from a different perspective. "Parental alienation occurs in many families, but there's always a chance, always hope," she says.
It's not easy to see our aging parents start to get confused and forgetful. Tamar Deshevsky, a gerontology researcher, is convinced that even in severe dementia cases, there are ways to enjoy time with parents, bring them joy, and even engage with them. What are these creative ideas and how can one experience this period in the least painful and most effective way?
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