Israel Kozlovsky and his family have been on a mission in Mumbai for the past nine years, but now they feel the challenge is greater than ever due to the rampant spread of COVID-19. "Those who don't know India can't grasp the magnitude of the tragedy; there are hundreds of thousands of victims here."
Yosef Hagoel was injured in the battle to liberate Jerusalem, exposed to Jordanian shells. However, thanks to medic Shlomo Epstein, his life was spared. Years later, he reveals what happened that day and how it inspired the song 'Ballad for a Medic'.
Yonatan Halimi, son of murdered Sarah Halimi in France, was shocked to find out that authorities decided not to prosecute the killer due to 'insanity' claims. 'Mother taught me everything is for the best, even if we don't understand; that's the only thing that strengthens me.'
How did the unique connection form between Moshe Shapoff from Jerusalem and Sheikh Ahmad bin Faisal from the United Arab Emirates? In a captivating conversation, Moshe shares about their acquaintance, the award he received, and the realization: 'One can sanctify Hashem's name anywhere.'
Private investigator Ari Kaniel, who used to work in national security and the police, now runs a unique project documenting Palestinians during riots, helping implicate them. What are his thoughts on the recent disturbances at Damascus Gate?
In Yemen's Sana'a, Tzviah Taybi fled with her family on a truck and donkeys only to find her brother missing and her baby daughter taken from her upon arriving in Israel.
"We don't understand anything, but we know for certain that Hodaya's injury in the attack and her being unconscious led to so many prayers, which surely have their effect." Michal Asulin, mother of Hodaya Nechama who was critically injured in an attack and passed away after seven years, in an interview filled with faith
Why did a 92-year-old request a Brit Milah? How is a circumcision performed in the Himalayas? And what led an entire class of children to undergo Brit Milah on the same day? The organization Brit Yosef Yitzchak has performed over 73,000 Brit Milah ceremonies over the years and has many touching stories.
Less than a week after their son's tragic death in a car accident, Liron and Lial Saad share their perspective: "Hashem never tested us before, but now He decided to elevate us." They recount how they broke the news to their children: "We sat them on the grass and told them," and reveal their request for the elevation of his soul.
Why did a housewife call the rabbi five minutes before the holiday started? What concerned the 13-year-old preparing for his first proper seder? And how do you answer someone who asks dozens of questions in two hours? We heard from leading rabbis about the most frequent questions during the days leading up to Passover, and of course, the answers.
What led Leah Yusupovitch to spend last year's lockdown with all her children and grandchildren? How does this relate to her return to faith and her childhood in a kibbutz?
Meet the Steinberg family from Carmiel, who bring together a unique community of baalei teshuva and run a distinctive synagogue—inside their home. What does their Seder night look like?
After 40 years of painting, artist Yoel Turgeman is launching a massive exhibition featuring 613 paintings on famous bridges worldwide. 'I aspire to build bridges among humanity and connect everyone.'
Growing up between Ramat Gan and Bnei Brak, the great confusion when her mother became religious, and keeping Shabbat at all costs. Playback actress Sagit Ben David in an emotional conversation.
Awareness of psychological treatments, the high cost of a good psychologist, quackery in the field, and the lack of oversight on treatments. Professionals social worker Nati Becker and Michael Nechtiler talk about it all.
Yochai and Neta Brantz waited nearly 13 years for children. They underwent a journey of treatments and faced many disappointments and difficult news. Now, embracing their own baby, they aim to inspire others, and have a message for those surrounding them.
Few know, but behind the senior scientist who has signed international research projects lies a failing child who barely passed his matriculation exams. Dr. Johann Elbaz shares his personal story, his spiritual journey in recent years, and his significant concerns for the future: "COVID-19 could produce variants, we have not finished the story yet."
Hodaya Assoulin, an epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health, shares insights into the challenges of contact tracing, including patients hesitant to quarantine friends, a groom who contracted COVID-19 on his wedding eve, and other compelling stories.
What motivated Mor Karolfeld to involve the residents of Modiin in sending Purim gift baskets to sanitation workers? How many baskets have been collected so far, and which families have joined this heartwarming initiative?
Asher Gabay defies the odds by volunteering with United Hatzalah and ZAKA, encountering tragic cases, and then shortly afterwards, playing at weddings. How does he balance it all, and what's happening now during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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