Nothing prepared Avraham Greenfeld for the tragedies he faced - his son Yehuda who fell in the Lebanon War, his young grandchildren who died in a fatal accident, and the Parkinson's disease that erupted into his life. Despite it all, he embraces life with full force and clings to optimism. His current art exhibition reflects this more than anything.
Missionary preaching and persuasion to convert seem distant from our reality, but they're becoming more frequent. Rabbi Binyamin Vulcan from 'Or L'Achim' highlights chilling cases where Jews were rescued from messianic cults at the last minute. He warns, "This could happen to your family and friends. Don't be indifferent."
Tzvi Florental is responsible for recording holy books at the library for the blind in Israel. In an enlightening conversation, he shares about the books he records and how he chooses them, the special requests from the blind, and the unique conversations he hears. "It literally brings people from darkness to light."
Rabbi Raphael Cohen, an expert in creative thinking, advises and lectures on this topic to companies and organizations in Israel and abroad, revealing secrets and explaining how changing one's mindset can solve life's problems and bring real change.
Naava Avraham learned the art of candle making from a Tzfat artist. Now, she creates boutique candles and sells them to tourists from all over the world. How does she do it, and where do the ideas come from? Naava reveals the secrets.
Rabbi Yosef Zohar never saw himself as a mystical type or one who ponders the higher worlds until a serious car accident brought him to the heavenly court. In an interview with Hidabroot, he recounts the stirring moments and the wonderful insights. "I returned as a different person; I can't even approach a computer." It's a moving story.
"There are children in Israel who don't know what a shofar is," says Rabbi Elisha Levy, who does the unbelievable by visiting numerous secular schools and kindergartens nationwide to teach about the shofar voluntarily. And that's just a small part of his extensive activities. So how come he's never heard of religious indoctrination?
The terrible fear ('We can't bear the thought of disgrace and humiliation'), the last-minute attempt to gather votes (reaching even secular areas), the heartfelt appeal ('Drop everything and come vote'), and the faith ('We must not shame our leader'). MK Michael Malchieli in an emotional interview, just before heading to the polls.
How a successful Israeli DJ gave up weekend gigs, transformed his family life, and embraced a life of Torah, separation, and spiritual growth
In the heart of secular Tel Aviv, girls are enrolling in 'Ma'alot Chana', a Torah-based girls' school. What draws them there and what keeps them enrolled? How does the school successfully offer higher education alongside values and ethics? And what happens when parents express concerns? An interview with Mrs. Simcha Bar Sheshet, the school principal and great-granddaughter of the Baba Sali.
What really causes fatigue? How is it possible that we're tired even after a full night's sleep, and is there a way to prevent it? Stand up if you're not tired.
Shashi Karko is responsible for public inquiries at Egged, but beneath the surface, he manages to locate all the lost items that disappear on buses. In a fascinating interview, he tells about the soldier who lost her bag on her way to Shabbat, the yeshiva student who forgot his suitcase filled with goodies, the 46,000 shekels found by a miracle, and the tefillin discovered in an Arab garage. "You just have to want to find, want to help," he claims.
Which summer fruit is the healthiest? Which fruit contains the most calories? Should you eat fruits ripe or unripe? And why should you eat them with the peel? Everything you didn't know about summer fruits.
A new branch in secular religion suggests it's not that free anymore, having many laws and rules. One such decree concerns public spaces: they must be inclusive with no segregation allowed.
Bringing laughter and wisdom, Ami Maimon talks about the pressure of his radio shows, the sources of his riddles, and the difficult moment he parted from his son.
Meet the 'double' of Baba Sali: He immigrated from Morocco, lived in Jaffa, founded the Black Panthers movement, and now resides in Safed helping the needy. So how did thousands become convinced he was an apparition of Baba Sali?
"We will always remain different and 'other'. Whether we stand during the siren or say Psalms, try to explain, or choose silence. It doesn't matter how we react - we will always be seen as people from another world." Michal Arieli reflects on the eve of Independence Day.
Tiny, densely packed letters create the stunning works of art by Rabbi Ben Zion Bar Ami. Where did he learn his craft? Which creation took three years to make? And what secrets did he learn from his father?
Feelings of disconnection, screams of terror, confusion, and an empty silence are just some of the symptoms characteristic of anxiety victims. And no, they're not just in the south, but all over the country. If you've identified someone suffering from anxiety around you, you have the opportunity to help them.
The Jewish community in Tarnow was destroyed during the Holocaust, the synagogue demolished by the Germans, but the Eternal Light recently discovered serves as the last item and a lasting memory. Rabbi Avraham Krieger from the 'Shema Olam' Institute shares the groundbreaking discovery.
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