Human Interest

by Nina Adler and Sarah Pachter

Why Jennifer Muskrat Velarde unwaveringly supports Israel.

by Yehudis Litvak

On Yom Kippur morning, terror hit a Manchester synagogue. Yoni Finlay faced the terrorist, fighting to keep the attacker out, and was shot in the chaos.

by Gad Levine

When life hit hard, Shabbat became my reset button.

by Heather Libman Kafetz

My first steps in Israel stirred tears, strength, and hope. Returning to America, I’m determined not to let my Jewish soul go quiet again.

by Yehudis Litvak

After witnessing the horrific massacre of October 7^th and the onslaught of antisemitism, why are many non-Jews responding by joining the ranks of the Jewish People?

by Yehudis Litvak

After witnessing the horrors of October 7th, veteran intelligence officer Guy Itzhaki found himself shattered—until an unexpected spiritual awakening began to piece him back together.

by Michelle Halle, LCSW

I spent years answering my mother’s calls — until the one call I could never answer came.

by Yehudis Litvak

Six months after losing her son in battle on October 7th, midwife Galit Nachmias faced an unimaginable test — helping deliver the child of a terrorist’s family.

by Kylie Ora Lobell

Dr. Marc Siegel’s The Miracles Among Us shares powerful stories of faith and healing—including the Golan family’s miraculous survival from life-threatening burns during the October 7 attacks.

by Sarah Pachter

He lost his legs under a train but after miraculously surviving, he found his life’s purpose.

by Sarah Pachter

A child hidden in a tiny cabinet, a family clinging to faith—Anda Rosen’s story defines the meaning of endurance.

by Yehudis Litvak

As a Christian teenager in Singapore, Ephrath learned about Judaism on Aish.com to proselytize to Jews. Instead, she found faith and healing and became a Jew herself.

by Robin Meyerson

As a corporate exec, being offline sounded unthinkable. But one 25-hour pause showed me what constant connection had cost.

by Adina Hershberg

Amid the chaos of October 7, three men raced into Kibbutz Be’eri to save strangers. Only two made it out alive.

by Louis Renaldo

From reductionism to Judaism: A convert describes his path to Jewish observance and spiritual fulfillment.

by Sharon Klapka

An innocent question; an existential crisis.

by Yehudis Litvak

Recently freed hostages are revealing extraordinary stories of courage, faith, and the unbreakable Jewish spirit that carried them through the darkest depths of captivity.

by Sarah Pachter

After losing his sight at age ten, Avi Shadi discovered vision through sound— overcoming challenges through embracing music, faith, and DJing.

by Ph.D.

She escaped Soviet oppression, but now faces a new battle—keeping Judaism alive in her American-born children.

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

After 736 days in captivity, the last 20 Israeli hostages are home—frail, scarred, but free. These are their stories of survival, loss, and return.

by Michael Freund

I’m no Abraham, but his act of walking in faith toward the unknown inspired me to do the same.

by Shaylee Atary

On October 7, love turned to sacrifice as a young mother fled with her infant—while her husband stayed behind, fighting so they could live.

by Carol Ungar

A haunting new film revisits Elie Wiesel’s journey—from Auschwitz survivor to Nobel laureate—reminding us of memory, faith, and the duty to bear witness.

by Ariel Goldstein, LSW

My journey through years of infertility, loss, and faith—ending with the miracle of motherhood, where sorrow transformed into a song of hope and gratitude.

by Amit Man's Sister, Mary

On October 7, Amit Man risked her own life to save others, treating the wounded with unfathomable courage and bravery.

by Rabbi Elliot Mathias

In a time of turmoil, we chose Israel—not as an escape, but as home.

by Debbie Gutfreund

What do you do when everything you own is suddenly taken from you and you're fortunate enough to still have everything that really matters?

by Debbie Gutfreund

Four lessons you’ve taught me as a Jewish mother.

by Debbie Gutfreund

A shortcut put her in the line of fire. She believes one choice saved her life.

by Dan Rich

Before being KISS’s frontman, Gene Simmons was Chaim Weitz—the son of Holocaust survivor Flóra Klein. This is the story of her courage, sacrifice, and their journey from Auschwitz to arena rock.

by Yosef (Calvin) Murray

The legendary all-star Rose Bowl running back makes his most sensational touchdown run as an Orthodox Jew.

by Sarah Pachter

A Catholic boy with big questions, an Israeli roommate during lockdown, and a world changed after October 7—Jack O’Shea’s journey to Judaism is as unexpected as it is inspiring.

by Ariel Goldstein, LSW

Doctors call it resilience, faith calls it a miracle—my life demonstrates both.

by Dr. Jacob L. Freedman

Forget the headlines. Happiness, strength, and optimism define daily life here.

by Debbie Gutfreund

Moran Stela Yanai spent 54 days in captivity. This is her story.

by Rabbi Yosef Wallis

A powerful true story of Jewish heroism.

by Sarah Pachter

Miss Israel Noa Cochva never dreamed of pageants—but now she’s using her crown to share Israel’s beauty, courage, and unity with the world.

by Rabbi Berel Wein

The notable historian describes some of the pivotal figures who shaped his outlook as a community rabbi.

by Sarah Pachter

Ricky Flowers’ journey from pastor to proud Jew—shattering stereotypes, embracing truth, and fighting Jew-hatred with fearless love.

by Vivien Kalvaria

She survived the war, we inherited the silence. Writing her story helped me forgive what I never understood—until now.

by Sarah Pachter

On the outside, the successful social media influencer’s life seemed perfect. Inside, it was imploding.

by Sofya Tamarkin

Two brothers clung to faith, hope, and each other—through ghettos, death marches, and decades of separation.

by Sarah Pachter

After surviving the October 7 massacre that killed most of his friends, Lion Piv thanks God for giving him a second chance at life.

by Ruchama Feuerman

The sublime act of thanking God after going to the bathroom.

by Batya Burd

How my husband’s sudden death at sea forced me to reexamine the purpose of my existence.

by Yehudis Litvak

Raised in a Nazi home during World War II, Hannah Sperber converted to Judaism and raised a Jewish family.

by Daily Mail World

Dor's heroic and harrowing escape from Hamas gunmen.

by Rabbi Dr. Yosef Lynn

In a small Polish apartment frozen in time, I found two Torah scrolls left behind for 80 years. Their journey back to home changed how I understand exile—and redemption.

by Kylie Ora Lobell

Patti is using her voice to stand up for the Jewish people and she’s not mincing her words.