All Articles ByShalom Pekasher

As war once again surrounds Israel, a remarkable World War II story recalls the days when the entire Land of Israel turned to prayer.

A fascinating journey through the history of everyday inventions, from swings and roller coasters to bicycles, balloons, and airplanes, revealing how curiosity, wisdom, and a sense of wonder shape the world around us.

Under the British Mandate, even a single shofar blast at the Western Wall was forbidden. Yet year after year, courageous young Jews risked arrest and imprisonment to ensure it was heard at the close of Yom Kippur. This is the story of faith and sacrifice behind one of Jerusalem’s boldest acts of spiritual resistance.

Inside the worldwide Chabad led network providing kosher food, tefillin, spiritual support, and legal aid for thousands of Jewish prisoners and their families

The last Yom Kippur of Rabbi Shimon Nathan Neta Biderman, known as the Lelov Rebbe, was marked by poignant preparations and a peaceful departure. His actions during this time revealed a deep awareness of his impending passing.

After 35 years, Effi Lahav, head of the campaign for Pollard's release, speaks about everything. Criticizes Pollard's severe sentence, recounts the global journey across the political spectrum, discusses the media's alienation from Pollard, and talks about Pollard himself, who clung to every shred of hope even while imprisoned.

How do staff handle a guest absconding from the hotel, what are the protocols for family visits, and what happened when a bride was sent to a COVID hotel just a day before her wedding? An engaging discussion with Shmuel Jungreis, CEO of 'Ruach Galilit', and Shalom Ashkenazi, CEO of 'Lavi Hotel', about COVID-19 and hospitality challenges. Everything is on the table.

The sudden passing of little Ruth Aharoni struck the family hard, but it didn't let the parents sink. Now, less than a year later, they celebrate the birth of twins and share an emotional conversation about their turbulent emotions.

The alarming number of solitary deaths at home has driven ZAKA to raise awareness. They stress the need for daily contact to prevent untimeliness.

One month after Israel Rost, a Gur Hasid, donated a kidney to Shai Levy, a restaurateur in Jerusalem, they met to express gratitude and praise. A Hidabroot writer attended and documented the emotional event.

His truck was stolen, his house was broken into, and his storage was emptied. For five years he lived in solitude in a cave. Now he closes his taxi station on Shabbat, begins observing it properly, and declares: 'I started earning more'.

A song accidentally sung in Motti Zurger's car led an entire family back to their faith. Read the incredible story of this emotional full circle.

The reason Rabbi Ovadia refused to meet Ariel Sharon, the secrets revealed in his room, the profound halachic rulings, and his immense love for every Jew. Rabbi Yehuda Naki, who served the Rabbi for years, shares incredible memories from his remarkable household.

What happens when a Shabbat elevator gets stuck, and why can this lead to violations of Shabbat? Sagi Harel, the manager of an elevator company, highlights the serious issue of Shabbat elevators stopping work and offers a creative solution.

"Don't stir, enlighten"; "Brother, talk to me, not about me." These are the slogans you'll encounter at key intersections throughout the country. Ohad Aharon and Roy Tesler, founders of the "Clean Talk – The Path to Unity" initiative, discuss the special day of activities that will be spread across the nation to raise awareness of the harms of harmful speech. Israel's peace initiative is underway. Expect to meet them at intersections.

How do you create a Shabbat atmosphere in hospitals? How did a Shabbat table with Kiddush inspire a Jew to return to observing Shabbat properly? And when did a trip to Beilinson take 6 minutes? Rabbi Shimshon Wekshtok brings the Shabbat table into patients' rooms and experiences unbelievable stories.

This week marks the yahrtzeit of the Tosafot Yom Tov, who established the "Mi Shebeirach" prayer for those who refrain from speaking during prayer. We've collected amazing stories that testify to miracles seen due to this practice.

The Hidabroot reporter embarked on a tour of the rapidly expanding religious community in Afula, where he met with community activists, veteran residents, and new arrivals. A journey through the streets of a city undergoing a major transformation.