All Articles ByYonatan HaLevi

He canceled a Torah class for the first time in years. Then the Steipler said seven words that explained everything.

Discover the deeper meaning of Shabbat HaGadol, the miracles, redemption, faith, and spiritual greatness before Pesach

Discover the origins of Mimouna, its message of faith and unity, traditional customs, blessings, and how to prepare authentic Moroccan mofletta

As matzah returns to our tables this Passover, one survivor’s story from Auschwitz reveals how a single mitzvah can illuminate a lifetime and beyond.

Every quiet mitzvah, act of kindness, and moment of Torah builds a path of faith, even without recognition

Rabbi Noach Weinberg explains how ego, success, and self reliance can become modern forms of idolatry and how humility and faith restore true spiritual clarity

Explore the astonishing biblical miracles that protected the Children of Israel on their journey to the Promised Land, from the healing power of the Copper Serpent to the dramatic victories over mighty kings and hidden divine interventions in the desert

Why guided imagination is the key to experiencing true gratitude and freedom on Pesach and how visualizing exile and redemption can transform the way you read the Haggadah each year

Explore why the month of Nisan is considered a time of miracles, inner transformation, and future redemption and how its energy can inspire personal growth and deeper faith each year

From fish bones to laundry baskets, these ten common scenarios explain when selecting on Shabbat becomes a violation and when it is permitted according to Yalkut Yosef.

Think you’re truly honoring Shabbat? These nine practical rulings from Yalkut Yosef will refine your Friday preparation, elevate your meals, and sharpen your mindset.

In an always-on world, one day each week opens a different kind of space: less striving, more presence, deeper connection to the people around us, to ourselves, and to what truly matters.

What makes the weekly day of rest so special? Rabbi Zamir Cohen offers a clear, no-nonsense take on the power of Shabbat and why it matters in Judaism.

How a mother’s sacrifice, poverty, and unwavering love for Torah inspired one of the greatest halachic authorities of the twentieth century to dedicate his life to learning

Your guide to the pre-Purim custom: who gives, how much to give, when to give it, and why it matters.

Explore fascinating teachings from the Talmud and Midrash revealing the deeper story behind Haman, the gallows, Achashverosh’s court, and the spiritual lessons hidden within the Purim narrative

A moving encounter in Radin reveals how even a single forgotten prayer carries immense spiritual weight, especially in times when every mitzvah matters more than ever

A moving true story reveals how one heartfelt prayer, a borrowed kippah, and a few words of encouragement led a distant Jew back to Torah and faith years later

There’s one day that can flip your weekly grind, reset your priorities, and open the door to a habit that brings real meaning back to life.

The laws, traditions and mystical teachings behind this once a year blessing that celebrates renewal, gratitude and God’s creation