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The Life and Legacy of Dr Edith Eger z”l
Before the dark clouds of war appeared on the horizon, Edith was a talented ballet dancer and gymnast. She hoped to compete in the Olympics one day; however, her dreams were cut short with the Nazis’ rise to power when she was only 16 years old. On her first night in the camps, Mengele ordered…
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Judith Montefiore: A Woman of Unparalleled Faith and Influence
Few are as familiar with Lady Judith Montefiore as they are with her husband, Sir Moses Montefiore, who is renowned for his influence in both Jewish and non-Jewish circles. Yet it was he who said, “I am no great man…the little good I have accomplished or intended to accomplish, I am indebted for it to
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Shlomzion: An Unknown Queen, A Timeless Legacy
Shlomzion used her feminine traits to be a lady-like leader in a very masculine and male-dominated era…
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Batya: Facilitator of the Jewish People’s Redemption
The story of Moshe Rabbeinu and, by extension, the geula of the Jewish people from Mitzrayim, is incomplete without Batya. In fact, it started with her…
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The Unknown Side of Esther HaMalka
When Esther was taken to the palace to meet Achashverosh, she was 75 years old, which was far past the age limit for potential candidates…
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Orpah: Standing at Crossroads, Making Evil Choices
Any discussion about Orpah must include the story of Elimelech, his wife, and his sons…
