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Yisrael Shapira

Yisrael Shapira is a senior historian, acclaimed lecturer, and expert on the Land of Israel. He is also a seasoned tour guide and researcher specializing in Jewish heritage, Middle Eastern history, and biblical archaeology. His writing blends deep historical insight with contemporary relevance, bringing the stories of the past vividly to life.

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An Ancient Bond Renewed

When the Druze Saved the Jews from a Massacre – and Now the Favor Is Returned

In the year 1012, a funeral in Cairo nearly ended in disaster for the Jewish community—until a mysterious Muslim ruler, later revered as the founder of the Druze faith, intervened and set the captives free. A thousand years later, Israel is now defending the Druze in Syria from a similar fate. Coincidence? Or something deeper?

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Sheikh Riyad Hamza

prophetic interview

"We Are All Druze and Must Help Each Other" – Sheikh Who Predicted the Syrian Massacre

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Rooster in a shul

A Leader with a Hug Succeeds

The Rooster's Cry That Pierced the Heavens 

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A Major Dispute

Who Built American Judaism? | A Fascinating Conversation at the Home of the Ungvar Rebbe

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