A Family’s Love Endures: The Extraordinary Story of the Berdichesky Twins
In the wake of unimaginable tragedy, Ofir and Tom Alon stepped up to raise their orphaned twin nephews alongside their own three young sons. Despite facing mounting challenges, they are determined to honor the memory of parents who made the ultimate sacrifice.
“We felt wrapped in a hug!”
For the dozens of young women widowed during October 7 and its aftermath, Colel Chabad’s three-day retreats are a lifeline
Beyond the Headlines: The Enduring Struggle of IDF Widows
In times of war, some stories dominate headlines, but quieter, personal battles often go unnoticed. Among these are the lives of IDF widows in Israel—women who have lost their husbands in service and now face profound grief alongside overwhelming new responsibilities.
Restoring Israel: A Living Memorial to October 7th Victims
The events of October 7th, 2023, left deep scars on the heart of Israel. Israel, a land where trees have always represented life, hope, and resilience, now faces a landscape scorched by devastation.
Five Reasons to Help the Poor (according to the Hebrew Bible)
The Bible gives us endless wisdom on how to live meaningful, compassionate lives, and one of its most powerful teachings is the call to care for those in need.
Soup Kitchen in Jerusalem: A Lifeline for Families in Crisis
For over two decades, a dedicated soup kitchen in one of Jerusalem’s poorest neighborhoods, Kiryat Yovel, has been quietly transforming lives by providing hot meals to those in need.
Torn Between Two Battles: The Cohen Family’s Story of War and Illness
In October 2023, just days before Hamas attacked their community, the Cohens received devastating news: their 4-year-old daughter, Teni, was diagnosed with kidney cancer. Since then, their lives have been a careful balancing act between cancer treatments, temporary evacuations, and striving for normalcy for their other children, including a newborn.
Sofia Chicheportiche: The Heroine behind the Hero
Imagine the sheer terror of armed terrorists infiltrating your hometown, whether it’s a quiet suburb outside Dallas, Texas, or a bustling city like Manhattan. This was the reality that the Chicheportiche family faced on October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists attacked their community in Israel.
Kosher Giving for Christians, for Jews or for Both?
When my book hit #1 in the “Christian Stewardship” category long before hitting the same status in the “Jewish Life” category, I began wondering: “Are Christians more excited about kosher than Jews”?
Campaign to help feed Israel’s Holocaust survivors aims to raise $50,000
Thousands of people are regularly served by USK, including 8,000 Holocaust survivors who are impoverished.