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From happy newlywed, to alone in the world

A message from mother of 2, Chedva Vishinsky.

From happy newlywed, to alone in the world

She Was Walking When She Heard a “Snap”

Doctors told her that she needed surgery to walk again, but the procedure is too expensive for her. As a result, she remains unable to walk.

She Was Walking When She Heard a “Snap”

A Young Woman’s Confessional: My life as a single mom

The Vishinskys are so far behind on rent that her landlord wants to evict them. If they are evicted, they will be homeless.

A Young Woman’s Confessional: My life as a single mom

Epic Video: 50+ for Shidduchim, for Tu B’Av Together

If you are single or if you know someone single, then you need to see/read this.

Epic Video: 50+ for Shidduchim, for Tu B’Av Together

The suffering of Jerusalem: Not just ancient history

One by one, stories come trickling into the offices of Vaad HaRabbanim, where organization operatives work hard day and night to find help.

The suffering of Jerusalem: Not just ancient history

Cancer-ridden mother of 12 went to work on the day she died

For the Kahana family, there was no suspense. Though their mother Rivka fought cancer for 4 long years, she never told them she was sick.

Cancer-ridden mother of 12 went to work on the day she died

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Annual Tisha B’Av march around the Old City walls

The yearly Tisha B’Av event is being held with only 50 participants. Watch the live broadcast on Arutz Sheva for those who cannot attend.

Annual Tisha B’Av march around the Old City walls

Israeli baby born with rare heart condition needs your help

Three months old and fighting a rare heart condition, young Israeli baby girl continues to fight for her life every single day.

Israeli baby born with rare heart condition needs your help

When she had an episode, he was the best at calming her down

For the Bracha family, tragedy played the slow game.

When she had an episode, he was the best at calming her down

Readers followed their story. Yesterday, she passed away

A message from the Gutman family, whose story has appeared in Jewish news sites over recent months, telling the story of a brave mother.

Readers followed their story. Yesterday, she passed away

They left Sheva Brachos, and went straight into Shiva

Last week, against all odds, Mrs. Stern was brought to her son’s chuppah. Her dying wish: children and household should be taken care of.

They left Sheva Brachos, and went straight into Shiva

9 orphans left without a father, the youngest only 2 years old

The Beit Shemesh community was shocked by the sad news of the sudden passing of R' Mordechai Heineman z"l, beloved husband and father of 9.

9 orphans left without a father, the youngest only 2 years old

We are pained to announce the passing of Mrs. Ayala Gutman

For Mrs. Gutman and her family, the battle with illness was a long and tedious one, fought bravely, accompanied by much suffering.

We are pained to announce the passing of Mrs. Ayala Gutman

Jerusalem Synagogue Slated to Lose Its Building

You can help rebuild Jerusalem now!

Jerusalem Synagogue Slated to Lose Its Building

Saved from coronavirus but diagnosed with another deadly disease

After protecting himself from the coronavirus, a young man is diagnosed with another deadly disease.

Saved from coronavirus but diagnosed with another deadly disease

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky to leave home, visit cemetery

Rabbi Kanievsky will continue his yearly tradition of visiting Rabbi Elyashiv’s grave on the anniversary of his death.

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky to leave home, visit cemetery

A life cut short by the coronavirus

Although he lived a mere 57 years, Rav Karmel had a list of accomplishments that rival those double his age.

 A life cut short by the coronavirus

A man turned to his rabbis as he begs for his life to be spared

A man, whose identity is being kept anonymous for safety precautions, is being terrorized and threatened by an Arab worker.

A man turned to his rabbis as he begs for his life to be spared

Rabbi Finkel traveling to Western Wall on urgent business

Rabbi Finkel was deeply moved by the stories of the individuals in question, who have endured everything from cancer to blindness.

Rabbi Finkel traveling to Western Wall on urgent business

Win $180,000 or a house in Tiberias

Win $180,000 or a house in Tiberias.

Win $180,000 or a house in Tiberias

Leader of Rosh Hashannah Uman prayers dies from coronavirus

The rabbi gave a remarkable 18 Torah lectures each week to his beloved students, and authored books as well.

Leader of Rosh Hashannah Uman prayers dies from coronavirus

The word of Yeshayahu is finally coming to fruition

Their mission is to “raise a poor person from the ground”. The more resources they can afford, the more lives they can save.

The word of Yeshayahu is finally coming to fruition

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes: Rabbi Moshe Friedman, 36

After two years of tremendous suffering, Rabbi Friedman wasted away to the point that he was barely recognizable.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emes: Rabbi Moshe Friedman, 36

It was the paramedic who told her he collapsed and passed away

As nightfall came, and there was no word from Moshe, his family began to worry.

 It was the paramedic who told her he collapsed and passed away

Family of 9 at risk of losing their home due to foreclosure

'I have no where to turn to, I'm lost, therefore I'm asking you to please help me.'

Family of 9 at risk of losing their home due to foreclosure

Rabbi Kanievsky takes up the case of a very special family

These devoted parents have given everything they have to help their children, and despite having nothing else they are still fighting

Rabbi Kanievsky takes up the case of a very special family

Parents creating a new normal for their children

Out of their eleven children, four of them suffer from the constant need of various medical procedures.

Parents creating a new normal for their children

COVID cases on the rise again in Israel: Rabbis react

Rabbis give a written blessing to all donors to the orphans’ wedding fund amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

COVID cases on the rise again in Israel: Rabbis react

Young man forced to deal with medical issues alone

There are medical barriers he encounters which he cannot overcome, due to his lack of familial support.

Young man forced to deal with medical issues alone

Why one family is fighting to get to Switzerland

The weight from this family’s struggles is falling on the shoulders of one young woman.

Why one family is fighting to get to Switzerland

Combating the dangers of society to protect our children

Despite parents’ best efforts and greatest intentions, raising children requires Divine intervention and great blessing.

Combating the dangers of society to protect our children

Rav Asher Weiss: It’s a matter of saving lives

Now, the family is in the worst possible situation, and Rav Asher Weiss has spoken on their behalf.

Rav Asher Weiss: It’s a matter of saving lives

Rabbi Firer gives couple devastating news

Tovi’s parents went to famed rabbi, hoping for answers - but he recommended that they leave Israel immediately to seek treatment abroad.

Rabbi Firer gives couple devastating news

'Tell him I won’t make it'

The doctor looked at the test results, at Reb Nachum, and back at the results.

'Tell him I won’t make it'

She Never Disclosed the Large Debt Their Family Was Accumulating

Malkie has been trying to save her father from the financial burden of their enormous debt.

She Never Disclosed the Large Debt Their Family Was Accumulating

Rabbis unite for historic Beit Din

This multifaceted blessing, together with its status as a 'psak Beit Din,' clearly indicates how important the Rabbis find this cause to be.

Rabbis unite for historic Beit Din

T1 Tact Watch Co. Launch New Website, Leak Gym Smartwatch Band

Out with the old, in with the new. That is the maxim the T1 tact watch company is embracing this season.

T1 Tact Watch Co. Launch New Website, Leak Gym Smartwatch Band

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship

A special organization is trying to ease the entrance of haredim, into the Israeli army.

IDF soldiers pray for needed Biblical articles for worship

An entire community left bereft after the loss of one man

Although he lived just 58 years, Rav Shmuel Aharon had accomplished more chesed than many do in a lifetime.

An entire community left bereft after the loss of one man

Helping families cope with the coronavirus crisis

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” As we go through life we realize that the grass may not always be greener on the other side.

Helping families cope with the coronavirus crisis

Finding the perfect balance between religious and academic life

Jerusalem College of Technology enables international students to navigate a delicate balance between religious and academic life.

Finding the perfect balance between religious and academic life

Rav Shimon Galai takes responsibility for lost souls

Little did we know, my father was not well. He had cancer, and by the time he learned his diagnosis just weeks later, he would be gone

Rav Shimon Galai takes responsibility for lost souls

Five orphans need our help

Our dear friend, father, and husband Motty was ripped away from us so young, at the age of 34.

Five orphans need our help

She was giving birth when they told her something wasn’t right

Parenthood is challenging for just about everyone. For Yaffa and Bentzi Katz, however, it is truly a full time job.

She was giving birth when they told her something wasn’t right

New Israeli invention: Aura Air

Israeli invention, Aura Air launches what it describes as 'the world’s smartest and most intensive air filtration system for under £500.'

New Israeli invention: Aura Air

Rav Scheinberg saw what was going on, and was appalled

Watch: Rav Simcha Scheinberg releases a moving video this week in support of a family member in crisis.

Rav Scheinberg saw what was going on, and was appalled

Belz community shaken by tragic loss

The world is in a chaotic place.When facing health crises it is natural to feel helpless. Some, however make an impact on the world.

Belz community shaken by tragic loss

They seemed to have everything people dream of, but it was chaos

Rav Stern of Jerusalem had everything that many work a lifetime to achieve. However, a diagnosis sent his home spiraling into chaos.

They seemed to have everything people dream of, but it was chaos

A video message from a very special bride

Yehudis is on her own and she has the following message to relay: "Please help me build a Bayis Ne'wman B'yisroel". watch:

A video message from a very special bride

What one groom wishes he could tell his parents

Momentum was lost, he was knocked off his horse.

What one groom wishes he could tell his parents

Rav Chaim Is Always Learning Torah.

This Shavuos is truly different than any we have experienced. The world has slowly begun to ease restrictions

Rav Chaim Is Always Learning Torah.

Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is now

Some new opportunities have been created in the wake of the pandemic. One of them, says Dvir Dimri, CEO of Karta investments, is real estate

Dreaming of a home in Jerusalem? The time is now

“Please! Do Everything You Can!”

Chassan with two sick parents stayed strong - until he got sick, too.

“Please! Do Everything You Can!”

He lost both parents to COVID, now he's engaged

Leizer Porush's parents passed away from COVID-19, just days apart. When the month-long mourning period ended, he celebrated his engagement.

He lost both parents to COVID, now he's engaged

Save Benny and Josh Landsman

Help to save Benny and Josh who were diagnosed with a devastating, fatal disease called Canavan Disease two and half years ago.

Save Benny and Josh Landsman

Behind Closed Doors

Faces are no longer visible. But lives continue within.

We’re in lockdown. Our schools have moved home. Our shuls have moved home. Our families are spending all day at home.

Faces are no longer visible. But lives continue within.

It is precisely this year that we shall build eternity

Ateret Cohanim, which is leading the fight for redemption of homes in Jerusalem, is launching a wide-scope fundraising campaign.

It is precisely this year that we shall build eternity

Video release by Rebbetzin Kolodetsky

“My dear Yidden! A widow is left with 3 orphans at home."

Video release by Rebbetzin Kolodetsky

Done With The Breakdown?

Trending:new breakthrough in cell signaling technology

Scientists have found a way stop the breakdown of cells.This revolutionary science is changing health for the better.

Trending:new breakthrough in cell signaling technology

The doctors told them to leave Israel immediately

Menachem Blau may only be 4 years old, but he’s had more experience with hospitals than most have in a lifetime.

The doctors told them to leave Israel immediately