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Rav Chaim’s advice regarding Matanos L’Evyonim

What is the most fitting way to fulfill the mitzvah of Matanos Levyonim on Purim? See Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky's response.

Jewish youth from Arab village reclaims his heritage

Youth raised in Arab village whose Jewish mother died takes another step in reclaiming his heritage

The influence of Israeli architects in London

Israeli architects deliver new design ideas to some of the famous landmarks in the British capital.

Rav Asher Weiss tells unbelievable story

Tragic story of a student whose life spiraled downward after his wife was diagnosed with cancer - before he too was diagnosed with cancer.

Groom's mother left bed-ridden

Chava Breyer is marrying off her son, but she spends her days lying in bed, too weak to function.

Four orphans sent to live in separate dorms

Four children in their teens orphaned by the death of their parents in 2015 split up, sent to separate orphanages.

You’ve learned his seforim. But do you know his story?

Rav Uri Tiger, a young man, has been hand-selected to aide Rav Kanievsky in the writing of his seforim.

The Trump Temple coins that changed the world – now in silver

15 months after Trump's historic declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital, silver coins minted in honor of the bold move.

Woman struggles to marry off children after tragedy

When Chaim Yisrael Sofer passed away, he left behind a widow and 13 traumatized children.

Family wins long-fought battle for wheelchair access

Family with daughter suffering from muscular dystrophy had been denied permit to build wheelchair-friendly entrance.

Chosson almost gave up hope

One of Israel’s most prominent and beloved rabbis, Rav Yitchok Dovid Grossman shlit”a, is famous for his tremendous chesed.

New opportunity for religious women to join high-tech in Israel!

Machon Tal, Machon Lev’s sister school, is opening a new computer science undergraduate degree in English for women!

The difference between ESTA and a visa

Travelling to the US often requires prior permission from the US - such as a visa. But what other permits are offered besides a visa?

Great Granddaughter of Rav Elyashiv Passes Away

She died suddenly, leaving her seven children orphans teetering on the edge of poverty.

Children kept shocking secret from teachers, friends

The Ben Dahan teenagers have attended school during recent weeks concealing a secret. Teachers and friends didn't dream of the dark reality.

Rav Chaim's Advice for Starting a Family

“When will it be my turn?” she prays, with tears in her eyes. It seems there is nowhere to turn.

Bride forced to tell friends and family the truth

For “Libi,” of Jerusalem, what began as a textbook wedding became anything but.

Mother of 6 ‘imprisoned’ inside her own body

Trapped inside her own body, she has listened to the sounds of her children growing up without their mother.

Sifrei Torah destroyed with acid

Synagogue serving immigrants in Jerusalem ransacked, leaving Torah scrolls unusable.

Rav Kanievsky declares emergency situation

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky calls on public to aid Torah scholar said to be in 'dire straits'.

Cheder rebbe raising large family alone

Due to a tragic series of events, a cheder rebbe from Ramat Shlomo is single-handedly responsible for raising 12 children.

Tomorrow:

Powerful prayer at the Kever of Rabbi Moshe of Ludmir

Tomorrow is the yarzheit of Rav Moshe of Ludmir. The powerful prayers recited at this kever on the yarzheit will surely reach the heavens.

Much more than a Tree – It’s Life Itself!

Commemorate Pittsburgh Victims - Plant "Trees of Life" in Israel this Tu BiShvat.

Woman Just After Birth Received Shocking Diagnosis

She passed away last week, leaving behind daughters Moriah (4), Noah (3), and Ayala (1.5). The family gets up from shiva today.

Jewish man brain-damaged after horrific accident

Doctors had both good and bad news for his wife: He had survived, but now had the mental capacity of a child.

What is a Second Mortgage?

There are many ways to use a second mortgage in the UK, with more people than ever utilizing these products to acquire secured loans.

A very 'special couple'

Helping special-needs Israelis pursue their dreams of getting married.

Furnish your kitchen with bar stools and chairs

With bar stools becoming an increasingly popular item for home kitchens, here are a few tips for how to pick the best stools and chairs.

'I was shaking him, praying he'd wake up'

A family was left devastated and a community shocked last week after the passing of Yosef Madmon, shochet and father of 4.

TRAGIC:

Bride orphaned in car crash

Michal is one of the 33 orphans in Israel facing the difficult challenge of making a wedding this month without their parents.

Update on Yael Friedman, epileptic woman flown to Cleveland

20-year-old Israeli woman flown to Ohio for emergency surgery to treat life-threatening epilepsy.

Doctors tell Israeli family: 'Go To Cleveland'

Doctors have strongly advised the family to fly to the United States as soon as possible.

Update on family that attempted to marry off 13-Year-Old

The ceremony, kept secret, was held in the Mea Shaarim neighborhood.

CBD oil for dogs: Learning the basics

When it comes to CBD oil for dogs, there’s a lot that pet owners, and the general public, are unaware of. For starters

Young haredi woman saving lives In hospitals

An 'adult' at 18, Chavi rose to the occasion of raising her family.

'As I sat Shiva with my babies' - One woman’s tale

The house was filled with cries last week, as Shulamis Levary sat down with her three little boys to mourn their father.

Shocking:

Widower and 7 kids given 24-hour eviction notice

Family receives notice from court they will be evicted if they do not deposit shocking $22,000 in next 24 hours.

Young 'Baalat Teshuva' disowned by family

“My family was disgusted by me, I kept Shabbat and they laughed," says young woman who became religious - only to be abandoned by family.

Innovative thinking combines Education MA with English-teaching

Two programs, when run concurrently, offer a comprehensive package for budding Jewish educators.

'Pikuach nefesh': Rabbi’s letter tells sobering story

Though many families around the world are struggling with their own needs, few truly meet the halachic status of 'pikuach nefesh'.