Why did the Ten Tribes split off from Malkhut Beit David (Yehuda) and found their own kingdom?

According to Rav Shmuel Bornstein of Sochatchov (Shem MiShmuel, Parashat Vayeishev 5627), the division between the kingdoms of Yehudah (Judah) and Yisrael (Israel) was embedded into the fabric of creation from the very beginning. The seeds of this split were …

The Incredible Mystery Surrounding Bar Kochba Coins From Ancient Second Temple Era

Twice in Jewish history, tyrants tried to abolish Torah observance and the Jews rose up in revolt. The first was the uprising of Matityahu and his sons, and the second was the Great Revolt of Bar Kochba.

Why did one …

Continuation On Fake Rabbis – The Fake Mekubal Baal Shem Tov of London

Based on our previous article on fake rabbis, we will today delve into what makes a real Mekubal based on an unlikely story that might surprise you.

As mentioned here, a Mekubal/Kabbalist is a servant of Hashem of the …

The Awesome 10 Martyrs – What The Jewish Sages Accomplished With Their Deaths

The Jewish sages were a lot more powerful and wiser than most people give them credit for

Our understanding of reality is often so warped that we think that the Jewish sages were “pretty smart” but not really “very wise”. …

Historical Insights On Simchat Torah – The Great Unification Through Happiness

Did you know that Simchat Torah not always happened in the form we know nowadays?

After reveling in the intimate connection with Hashem over seven joy-filled days of Sukkot, we express the grand finale of Kriat HaTorah by immersing ourselves …

Secrets On The Supreme Importance of Living In Eretz Israel – And Why The Time For Aliyah Is Now

Eretz Israel is the only place where a Jew can fully develop his soul

This is probably one of the most triggering posts because so many Jews fight against the most basic ideas in the Torah. Especially when it comes …

Introduction To The Fantastic Kabbalistic Secrets Of The Pitum HaKetoret – And The Awesome Segulot surrounding it

The Pitum HaKetoret (incense service) was the most elevated part of the Holy Temple and made the one offering it incredibly rich

The Pitum HaKetoret is a Mitzvah from the Torah, mandating the daily burning of incense in the “Beit …