All Articles ByChaim Gefen

The Mizrahi music icon of the 1980s reflects on stardom, addiction, and the life changing decision to leave the spotlight for spirituality, family, and Jerusalem

Disguised at times as a sheikh, Rabbi Yisrael Meir Gabay recounts his daring journeys through hostile Muslim countries, admitting, “I’m not even sure I should be telling this story.”

Living under constant death threats and round-the-clock security, French Imam Hassan Chalghoumi openly confronts radical Islam, stands with Israel, and refuses to be silenced in his call for peace.

Why did Yemenite Jews come to live among the rocky hills of Jerusalem, and what forgotten documents surfaced in a dark basement decades later? Gadi Bashari, chairman of the Kfar Shiloach Council, guides us through the village’s hidden history.

Under the noses of the Iranian regime, former Revolutionary Guards officer Roni Insaz saved Jewish lives by destroying legal charges against them. "If I had been caught, I would have been executed in two days."

With over a million followers on social media, Rabbi Yosef Garmon is widely known as a modern emissary of Jewish history. In this exclusive interview, he opens a window onto the far less visible moments of danger, uncertainty, and resolve that have shaped his journey.

Bahraini parliament member Nancy Khadouri opens a window into the life of the Jewish community in Bahrain, sharing its history, challenges, and hopes in the era of normalization.

Avi Cohen's life story might resemble a Turkish soap opera, but if you ask him, he's grateful to Hashem for every moment.

The legendary Israeli singer leaves the spotlight for a life of prayer, learning, and deep faith after decades on stage

How a chart-topping singer traded fame and fast nights for family, spirituality, and a deeper sense of meaning

Was Meir Ariel, the icon of Tel Aviv's bohemian scene, quietly embracing a life of faith before his passing? Discover the secret spiritual journey of the beloved singer-songwriter through the eyes of his son, Ehud Ariel.

How Jews survived, assimilated, and returned to Judaism in the world’s largest Muslim nation

After months in a secret Yemeni prison accused of being an Israeli spy, Moshe Harir was miraculously saved, and still dreams of returning to rescue the Jews left behind

Despite crime, political turmoil, and economic collapse, Venezuela’s Chief Rabbi reveals how Jewish life, faith, and community resilience continue to thrive in Caracas

After surviving assassination attempts and threats, Rabbi Dahari fled Yemen, brought an ancient Torah to safety, and still fights for the Jewish neighbor imprisoned in a Houthi jail

Inside the life of Sammy Samuels, the sole Jewish resident of Myanmar, guarding a historic synagogue amid civil war and rising danger

Meir Alfasi recounts his chilling journey into Kim Jong-un’s North Korea and why he will never return

Amid rising hostility after the Israel–Hamas war, Moshe prays in secret, fears surveillance, and refuses to give up hope

Rabbi Yohai Vaheb shapes kosher dining in luxury hotels around the world, including in the Gulf states. 'I was among the first Jews to arrive in Bahrain,' he recalls.

Benny Wexler has traveled to over a hundred countries, but his visits to hostile Islamic nations will never fade from memory. "Taliban soldiers patrolled back and forth," he recalls.