All Articles ByMichal Arieli

Decoding expressions, gestures, and movements to connect better and communicate smarter.

For ten years, Alon and Iris Hakshur have toured Israel with their 'Hasidic Puppet Theater,' spreading Jewish messages. What rabbi invited them to a secular community? Why was the school principal in Be'er Sheva upset, and how do they perform for special needs children?

Tzvi Fishman grew up with almost no Jewish identity, reached the pinnacle of Hollywood, but at the height of his career, he discovered he was very ill. How did the news of his illness lead him to search for the truth? And what did he see in a dream that precisely matched what he later discovered in the Land of Israel? All the answers in a fascinating and transformative human story.

For over 60 years, Zeev Steigelitz, the farmer from Kfar Gideon, has tended to his agricultural holdings. What does he grow? How did he help Rabbi Elyashiv fulfill a mitzvah? And what does he have to say ahead of Tu Bishvat?

Yosef Sikurel was a successful theater actor earning substantial salaries, but he left it all behind to embrace Judaism. What did he do when he needed an income? He simply went to the street to play and sing. A story of courage, dedication, and deep faith.

Rabbi Avraham Abargel has built over 100 arks in his lifetime, but his greatest satisfaction came six years ago when he founded the 'Derech Emunah' yeshiva for the second generation of those returning to Judaism.

The Daily Halacha book, which offers concise and simple daily halachic teachings, has sold tens of thousands of copies in recent years. An intriguing interview with the book's editor, Rabbi Avraham Cohen.

Ezra Landau captures the most surprising and contrasting photos you've seen. In a special interview, he talks about his journey into photography, his mentor (Rebbe Nachman of Breslov), and moments filled with humor and faith.

Explore the different types of depression, their symptoms, causes, and proven treatment methods.

Dr. Aharon Alon immigrated to Israel as a senior physician and introduced a unique cancer treatment. Thousands of patients have been treated by him in recent years, but he didn't stop there, deciding to offer healing for addictions as well, influenced by Rabbi Nachman of Breslov. An intriguing interview with Dr. Aharon Alon.

Over 6,000 students study at Shuvu network schools, most from families far from Judaism, with heartwarming stories behind them. What truly motivates parents to send their children to religious schools? We spoke with Rabbi Chaim Michael Gutterman, CEO of Shuvu.

Rabbi Yitzhak Levi, a dedicated student of Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef, summarizes the weekly class given at the Yazdim synagogue. Discover how long it takes to write a class, who reads these summaries, what led to publishing them in a comprehensive book, and which halacha taught in the class prevented a Torah-level Shabbat violation in this fascinating interview with Rabbi Levi.

Rabbi Shlomo Shochet, a renowned mohel who has welcomed thousands of babies into the covenant of Abraham, shares insights on choosing the right mohel, the special blessings at the time of the brit milah, and dispels parents' fears about their baby's pain.

For 25 years, Rabbi Yitzhak and Sima Peretz volunteered at Hadassah hospital on Shabbat. This week, the great miracle happened, and the couple welcomed their own baby girl after nearly three decades of waiting.

Shlomi Katz lost his son 16 years ago in a tragic road accident. The boy's coat got stuck in the bus door, dragging him under the wheels. This led Katz to establish 'Chafetznu L'chaim', an organization dedicated to raising awareness about road safety and working through various unconventional means to bring change.

Over 5000 answers by the Rishon LeZion, Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, have been compiled into the book 'Responsa of the Rishon LeZion'. In a fascinating discussion, Rabbi Abdiel Israeli, a disciple of the Rishon LeZion, shares the journey to compile the responsa, about two intensive months of work, and what he heard from his teacher along the way. There's even an answer for a 10-year-old child.

Ayoub Kara, a Druze living in Daliyat al-Karmel, deeply loves the Jewish people. After losing two brothers in Israel's wars, he decided to embrace all Jewish holidays. This intriguing interview reveals Kara's strong connection to religious Jews.

When Avichai Ben Baruch was diagnosed with Down syndrome, his parents decided to adopt Karen, also a baby with Down syndrome, so he wouldn't be alone. They never dreamed that twenty years later, they would stand under the chuppah. Recently, Avichai and Karen celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary, living happily, working, and satisfied.

Yaron Levy is considered one of the most suffering individuals in the country; he is confined to a wheelchair with paralyzed legs. Despite this, he is actively working for the rights of people with disabilities in Israel. Today, he plans to arrive at the Knesset to protest for an increase in the meager disability allowance. "One in eight citizens in Israel could become disabled in their lifetime. Won't you help us?"

In the freezing cold, an unexpected meeting uncovers the hidden spark of a Jewish soul and where it can take him