All Articles ByMichal Arieli

For years, singer Yedidya Shpizada carried a secret. Living with epilepsy through personal and national upheaval, he discovered a single truth: healing begins with openness and self-acceptance.

Arriving from Ukraine as a violin prodigy, Shimon Batual met disappointment instead of belonging. In a new exhibition, he shows how alienation became Judaica art, and why success abroad still hasn’t erased the feeling of being an outsider.

The inspiring story of Tomer Zimmerman, a former top tennis player who turned to music and Judaism, overcoming personal challenges, finding faith, and sharing his experiences through songs of gratitude and healing

What began as a personal awareness of a growing disconnect became a nationwide initiative. The story of how Avishai Himelprab is bringing nature, Torah, and community back into conversation.

How a Sydney terror attack sparked a renewed commitment to Jewish light and unity across Australia

Eldad Baron’s mission to bridge the gap between secular and religious communities

How Ortal Schlussel's initiative supports families and their loved ones

Heartfelt stories of donors and recipients reflecting the impact of Rabbi Haber's lifesaving mission

The story of Hadar Lavi, whose brief life became a powerful moment of shared prayer, unity, and compassion. A remembrance of how one child brought people together across every divide.

A little over two years after Captain Yehuda Cohen saved his platoon during a mission in Gaza, his father reflects on his bravery and enduring legacy.

Meet the archaeologists whose groundbreaking excavations are uncovering forgotten Jewish worlds and revealing powerful new evidence of Jewish life, resilience, and continuity across thousands of years.

What is it like to be the parent of a child in a psychiatric ward? How do you survive the fear, stigma, and isolation? Three courageous mothers share their pain, their strength, and their hope for a more compassionate world.

A missile strike tore through Beit El Synagogue, yet dozens of scholars survived and the Torah scrolls were miraculously preserved. Rabbi Menashe Bubelil tells the extraordinary story of faith, protection, and the dream that changed everything.

Naomi Sobol’s world changed when her daughter began to pull away at 16. In this compelling conversation, she shares the pain, the rebuilding, and how her journey grew into a support network for thousands of parents.

Why do people from Safed and Jewish communities worldwide join the Abbo family’s Torah procession to Mount Meron each year? Sixth-generation descendant Rafael Abbo reveals the remarkable story behind this centuries-old tradition.

An intimate and honest portrait of families raising children with rare diseases. Through powerful interviews, this article explores the realities of medical uncertainty, relentless caregiving, advocacy, and the resilience and hope that carry parents forward each day.

When Ronali Kinneret Vaknin learned her daughter, Hila Efrat, had a terminal illness, she dedicated every moment to fulfilling her wishes. Little did she know, Hila Efrat would give her family the greatest gifts of life.

Through remembrance, creativity, and compassion, the spirit of Nir Oz endures. Hadar Rubin’s dedication and the poignant poetry left behind by Amiram Cooper become voices for a community that refuses to be silenced.

Four individuals living with Tourette Syndrome share their personal experiences of stigma, isolation, courage, and perseverance, revealing the strength behind the struggles and the hope that continues to carry them forward.

As antisemitism intensifies across Europe, Israelis are increasingly facing hostility abroad. In this interview, Sasha Roitman, CEO of the Combat Antisemitism Movement, sheds light on the growing trend, explains what’s driving it, and shares a clear warning for Jews worldwide.