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


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For 46 years Ohr Somayach has been powering Jewish education and transforming Jewish lives throughout the world.

'They cook yummy food and send it to us,' she says, her large brown eyes gazing straight into the eyes of the viewer.
After Beitar Illit mother of eight passed away, her husband and children have struggled to make ends meet.

Chanukah traditions vary from region to region, and from gadol to gadol.

Nothing can be done to erase the trauma of children who saw their mother buried.

A Bnei Brak family was devastated last month, after the passing of Chava Strauss, mother of 7.

Today, on the anniversary of the passing of Rabbi Shteinman - an opportunity to fulfill his final request.

Whisked from the arms of his parents, and sent to the operating room, newborn Motty underwent open-heart surgery.

She left behind 6 children, 5 of whom are still at home, and one of which is 'special needs.'

Sara Tsubely of Jerusalem may seem like a regular, 20-year-old kallah. Behind her smile and shining eyes, however, is a shocking story.

Barely scraping by to pay the monthly bills, any ‘extras’ are out of the question.

Firefighters were able to save Beit Shemesh children from fire after removing security bars from their windows.

Emissaries were sent this week from Israel to various famous gravesites in Europe.

Yaakov and Shoshi Siluk may seem like regular high school students, but their lives are far from normal.

After losing her husband, Sara Siluk raised her 10 kids on her own. Recently, however, every mother’s worst nightmare came true.

For years a Bnei Brak mom raised her daughters by herself. After her tragic death, they are left alone.

Two painful perspectives, two Jewish souls struggling to make it through tremendous hardship.

Those in similar situations often drop out of school early to work modest jobs, entering into a life-long cycle of poverty and struggle.

The girl cried out of desperation on her shoulder.

What is perhaps more tragic than her poor health is the fact that it could have been avoided.

A convert's dream come true. She knew, even then, that there was something more to life.

'Get Better Soon'. Teenage girls have their share of hopes, fears, and insecurities.

Just one possible scenario in a tapestry of pain

Sara Chadad is not a 'regular kallah.'

Heartbroken parents who lost two children in tragic fire in Beitar Illit release special message to public following the disaster.

Though the cause of the fire is still unknown, one witness reportedly told Y-Net News that a nightlight had exploded, and fallen onto a bed.

Say what you will about the Klein family of Beitar, but you can’t say that they didn’t have hope.

The siblings are struggling to pay the rent, to pay for food - and without help they may soon be homeless.

Tzofia's mother died of cancer and she is now living with her selfless older sister, who is struggling with the extra financial burden.

First response organization dedicates ambulance in memory of terror victims.

Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we receive the opportunity to rise above ourselves and to do tremendous good.

In an amazing revelation, the Zohar delineates one specific time when our tefillos rise up directly to Hashem.

As Yom Kippur approaches the yeshivah building is still incomplete.

The greatest person in our generation will pray on your behalf this Rosh Hashanah!

On the eve of the Day of Judgement, the leaders of our generation will gather at the Kotel to pray for the donors of Vaad Harabanim.

Only 36 hours to join Lev L'Achim in ensuring a Jewish future in Israel.

This year, Yeshivat Beit Yosef of Bussières, France was destroyed in a fire. Help them rebuild before Rosh Hashanah.

Man suffering from serious illness hopes to live to see his son's upcoming wedding.

Before we hear 'who will live and who will die', save Mordechai Dov's life now, while there is still a life to save.

A car crash left Rabbi Nosson Yaffe, chied fundraiser of TYA, in a hospital bed during the crucial fundraising period before Rosh Hashanah.

This month 35 orphans are relying on Kupat Ha'Ir fund to get married.

Family of son of former Rabbi of Jerusalem desperate after their father passes away, despite lung transplant.

Sometimes you just can't take back a bad decision

You don't need to be alone.

Just in time for Pesach...

Youth from the Ma’agalim organization took on the task of renovating the front lot of a base belonging to a unit of the IDF’s Nahal Brigade.

How one woman saved 254 lives.

When you are used to the better things in life, there is now no need to compromise when visiting Israel.

Efrat's support for women considering an abortion is not limited to Israel.

The easiest way to travel around Israel this Pesach holiday.

How do you do what's right when the odds are stacked against you?

How do you make the most of those long summer months?

First in a series of testimonies of women saved from an unnecessary abortion by the Efrat organization.

How one of Israel's top academic institutions ensures everyone gets a fair chance.

Unique summer experience combines krav maga with an experience of a lifetime in Israel.

Israeli academic avant-garde in homeland security vastly affected the development of the field.

Vice President of Israel's first international university joins Arutz Sheva for the first in a series of video segments.

Israel’s leading university, offers prestigious international MBA aimed at entrepreneurs interested in practical start-up experience.
