'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.

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.

'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'.

Ohr Somayach Building Campaign: Phase One

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

Heartbreaking letter: “He is barely recognizable”

'They cook yummy food and send it to us,' she says, her large brown eyes gazing straight into the eyes of the viewer.

Lighting the menorah without mom

After Beitar Illit mother of eight passed away, her husband and children have struggled to make ends meet.

The Equivalent of 'Ner'

The paper in Rav Kanievsky's hand at lighting time

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

7 Children Mourn

'Almost as if she were alive'

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

'It all happened so quickly'

A mourning girl's emotional letter to the public

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

Rabbi Aharon Shteinman ztz"l

A loving father and Rosh Yeshiva

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

'Motty's Dream'

Baby miraculously survived horrific surgery-gone-wrong

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

BDE: Chiena Greenwald, mother of 6

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

Sara's Secret

Couple may be forced to cancel wedding

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

"Praying For a Miracle"

20-year-old supports widowed mother and siblings

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

Beit Shemesh Home Burns Down

7 children miraculously saved from fire

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

Massive Prayer Event

This Shabbat, at the grave of the Baal Shem Tov

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

'Kids should be able to be kids'

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

“The Final Blow”

Children left to care for disabled mother

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

The world through her eyes:

This is no way for a young woman to live

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

'She Was Our Rock'

Three teenage girls from Bnei Brak found living alone

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

Rabbanit traveled to Argentina, was shocked by what she found

The girl cried out of desperation on her shoulder.

A ticking time bomb

15-year-old watches health decline steadily

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

They decorated her wheelchair to make her feel better

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

"My name wasn't always Chana"

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

She got engaged - but no one was happy

Sara Chadad is not a 'regular kallah.'

Ginzburg parents release emotional message

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

Two Children Perish in Fire

10 children saved from fire, 2 tragically left behind

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.

Baruch Dayan Ha'Emet: Mordechai Klein, father of 11

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

Tiberias:

Orphaned Siblings May Soon Be Homeless

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

Tiberias:

Orphaned girl without a bed to sleep on

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

Don't Let Them Be Forgotten

Ambulance to be dedicated in memory of terror victims

First response organization dedicates ambulance in memory of terror victims.

After the Inferno

Rebuilding a Torah community in France

As Yom Kippur approaches the yeshivah building is still incomplete.

When the Aron Kodesh is Opened

Amazing Revelation of the Zohar about Yom Kippur

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

Before The Decree is Sealed

Prepare for Yom Kippur with the Gadol Hador

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

Four Hours Before the New Year

Historic prayer gathering at the Western Wall

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.

Rabbi Uri Zohar:

You can buy a neshama 'wholesale' this week!

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

Bussières, France

Rebuild the yeshiva in the days before Rosh Hashanah

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

Rosh Hashanah is almost here

Who Writes the Prayer List of Rav Chaim Kanievsky?

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

Will I live to see my son stand under the chuppah?

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

Rabbi Incapacitated in Crash

Dedicated Fund-raiser Runs Campaign From Hospital Bed

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

Wife helpless to save husband

Switzerland facility won't treat Israeli man without prepayment

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

Bride-to-be lost parents in crash

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

Mourning Widow Penniless

R' Nachum Kolitz ztz"l leaves 7 behind with no income

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

Before it's too late

Michael Natan has a winning smile that makes you smile back. He needs your help, before it's too late.

Jerusalem: 14 children lose mother to cancer

For the past year and a half, Sarah Biderman put on a brave face. She was a strong and capable woman, supporting her large family of 14.

20,000 children learn Mishnayot in their free time

With just one donation you can harness amazing spiritual power. The merit of 20,000 children learning

Tragedy in Tiberias: Mother of 9 dies suddenly

The Ovadia family of Tiberias is shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of their mother from a heart attack.

Homeless bride living in seminary dorm

When seminary is over most students go home. What if they have no home to return to?

Bereaved husband to raise children alone

Mother passes away after emergency surgery to deliver child 4 months early, leaving father to raise 4 children, including infant in ICU.

They love me just like my father did

I Dread the Summer: One Orphan's Story

Make a difference this summer in the life of a lonely orphan.

A rare letter, an unusual protection

Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky pens special letter ahead of 'bein hazmanim' period.

Rabbi Ezrachi: Help orphan children feel equal during summer

When tragedy hits children, they don’t want others to feel sorry for them.

Father of 8 disappears, community up in arms

Jerusalem Chief Rabbi joins other rabbanim in calling for support for poor family of 8 children whose father left.

Wife trapped in London - while her husband is in Israel

A 'logistical nightmare' has split up a newly married Jewish couple, in a situation which threatens to shake their family to its very core.

One young man’s tragic struggle with foster homes

For Yanky and his bride, it is truly a time of desperate need.

Biller family gets up from Shiva to face crisis

Family of renowned teacher Reb Reuven Chaim Biller faces hardship after he Reb Biller is killed in car crash.

The Rabbanim Are Calling on Klal Yisroel

The Rabbanim Are Calling on Klal Yisroel: Help Us Save a Group of Orphans From Tragedy.

Daughter of Rabbanit Kanievsky Continues Mother's Legacy

Rabbanit Leah Kolodetsky has taken on her mother's legacy of chesed.

Parents In Israel Desperate for Cancer-Treatment Aid "Miracle”

Over 1000 children are diagnosed with cancer yearly in Israel. 1 organization is dedicated to help make their lives easier during treatment.

Toronto Specialists Bring In Jewish Man For 20-Hour Surgery

Beit Shemesh family’s tale of suffering began two years ago when Elazar Weissfish, father of five, was diagnosed with a rare spinal disease.