All Articles ByShuli Shmueli

Jewish wisdom on the value of time, spiritual growth, and why every day is an opportunity to gain eternal reward

A clear guide to the mitzvah of hafrashat challah. Learn the required flour amounts, when to say the blessing, how to burn the challah, and common halachic cases

Lunar research suggests the Moon is cooling and shrinking. Jewish tradition described a diminished Moon centuries ago

When a kollel scholar rushed to teach his weekly class, he had no idea the decision would protect his family from a terrifying disaste

Learn when and how to count the Omer, the blessing to recite, what to do if you forget a day, and other key halachic guidelines

A practical guide to the customs of the Omer: when weddings are allowed, music restrictions, haircuts, Shehecheyanu, and celebrations during this period

Why Jews count the Omer, observe mourning customs, and refine their character during the seven weeks between Passover and Shavuot

Exploring the rise of war-related tattoos in Israel and why mitzvot, prayer, and kindness may be a deeper path to remembrance and unity

When a rival store opened next door, he thought his livelihood was finished. Instead of fighting, he chose faith, and an unexpected customer changed everything.

After years of frustration in Torah learning, one former attorney reached his breaking point on a cliff overlooking Jerusalem. What happened next reveals the life changing power of thanking Hashem.

Rabbi Uri Tiger, one of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky’s closest confidants, shares firsthand stories that reveal the Sar HaTorah’s boundless compassion, and why even in the middle of learning, he could never turn away a Jew in need.

Her son went into surgery on Simchat Torah. She asked for a sign. She got one.

A rabbi’s Sukkot encounter uncovers a child kidnapped and raised by an Arab family.

Insights on Sinai’s “intellectual coercion,” the miracle of Purim, and how every year brings a renewed opportunity to serve God with genuine love and devotion

Discover how Pesach, Matzah, and Maror offer practical guidance for overcoming inner barriers, transforming challenges, and stepping into true emotional and spiritual liberation

For decades, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Akshtein has brought Jews buried in the Diaspora to their final rest in Israel. One mission revealed something that defied nature, and left a powerful lesson behind.

Doctors had said “it can’t heal.” Years later, a father chose gratitude instead of fear. By the next day, everything had changed.

How a community’s commitment to refrain from talking during prayer became a source of strength, unity, and hope for miraculous recovery in a powerful real life testimony

Who were Eldad and Meidad, and why did their quiet humility earn them lasting spiritual greatness? A look at the Midrashic and Talmudic traditions surrounding their story.

Unlocking inner strength, illuminating the soul, and breathing new life into old ideas: thought-provoking insights from the writings of Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook zt"l.