Biographies In Brief

Take a look at some amazing Jewish heroines spanning 3,000 years of history.

Learn all about Queen Esther, the reluctant heroine of the Purim story.

Throughout history the Jewish nation has been enriched by converts—upstanding men and women who opted to enter the covenant and become part of the Chosen Nation.

Meet 10 Jewish leaders who were orphaned at a young age and went on to add richness and beauty to Jewish life until this very day.

Time and time again, it appeared as if the plucky nation of monotheists would be swallowed up by the religion du jour

Joseph was sold by his brothers to Egypt, where he ultimately became ruler of the land, second only to King Pharaoh.

The greatest prophet who ever lived, Moses transcribed the Torah (also known as the Five Books of Moses), the foundational text of Judaism.

Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, Talmudist, Halachist, physician, philosopher and communal leader, known in the Jewish world by the acronym "Rambam" and to the world at large as "Maimonides."

"I shall soon leave this world," said the great master. "The one who will take my place will say things that may seem to contradict what I have taught you, but do not oppose him, for his teachings stem from the same source as mine"

The life, teachings and works of Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, founder of Chabad.

A brief biography of the second Chabad Rebbe.

Chacham Yosef Chaim understood that cut-and-dry Torah law would not appeal to many, so the bulk of his discourses were coupled with Kabbalah and Aggadah. He helped his followers make associations between Biblical lore and the law, so their hearts would be drawn to the wisdom of Torah...