About the Author


Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Rabbi Shraga Simmons is the co-founder of Aish.com, and co-author of "48 Ways to Wisdom" (ArtScroll). He is Founder and Director of Aish.com's advanced learning site. He is co-founder of HonestReporting.com, and author of "David & Goliath", the definitive account of anti-Israel media bias. Originally from Buffalo, New York, he holds a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He lives with his wife and children in the Modi'in region of Israel.


What is Hanukkah?: History, Blessings, & Menorah

A concise, comprehensive guide to the holiday of Hanukkah.

Thumbs Up!

Remarkable stories of Rabbi Kalman Packouz, as inspired by Rav Noah Weinberg.

In Israel, Reliving the 1941 Baghdad Massacre

Shuddering in her bomb shelter outside of Tel Aviv as a missile from Gaza is en route, Oria Jackson recalls another terror massacre, 82 years ago in her birthplace of Baghdad, Iraq.

A Martyred Angel in Israel

Yosef Malachi Guedalia was killed in battle against Hamas terrorists. His 23-year-old wife is using his memory to do good in the world.

Vacationing in Israel, I Was Called to War

Dr. Chanoch Harow, an American emergency doctor, speaks to Aish.com from the front lines.

Barbie’s Blessing: How Shabbat Inspired the Hit Film

Greta Gerwig wanted her film to make people feel like she did at Shabbat dinner. She wanted them to feel blessed.

An Open Letter to NBA Superstar Nikola Jokic

Thanks for all the inspiration, Nikola.

What Is Rosh Hashanah?: Meaning, Customs, & Prayers

A handy checklist of everything you need to know for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Shavuot is The Holiday of Cheesecake and Blintzes

There’s a reason you find yourself craving cheesecake the beginning of every summer.

Rabbi Shteinman, Humble Giant

Serving God and the Jewish people for 104 full years.

The Life of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky zt”l

Why did nearly a million people go to this rabbi's funeral?

In Zimbabwe, Unraveling Mysterious Jewish Roots

One woman’s incredible, complex journey to Judaism – a century in the making.

Mark Moskowitz's Story: In Prison for Defrauding Investors, I Turned My Life Around

Locked in a cell with no cell phone, Mark Moskowitz faced his demons.

Hey! What’s That Thing On Your Head?

What is a yarmulke and why do Jewish people wear it?

In the Shadow of Chernobyl, I Found Out I was Jewish at Age 16

Masha Merkulova immigrated to San Francisco and today empowers Jewish teens to stand proud for Israel.

How Eddie Jacobson Convinced President Truman to Recognize the State of Israel

Gary Ginsberg’s new book “First Friends” chronicles personal relationships that influenced the White House.

Major League Baseball’s First Shabbat-Observant Players

Elie Kligman, drafted by the Washington Nationals, may first opt for college baseball. An exclusive Aish.com interview.

Hollywood Insider Who's Defending Israel

My attempt to counteract anti-Israel propaganda, one conversation at a time.

L’Chaim OG's Amazing Journey

An Aish.com exclusive interview with the multi-faceted rapper Zecharya Yishai Dovid Levine.

When the KKK Tried to Recruit Me

Cory's unique path to Aish HaTorah in Jerusalem.

Shattering the Apartheid Canard

It’s time to call out the anti-Semitism and hypocrisy.

Remembering Sheldon Adelson

The casino tycoon set new standards of Jewish mega-giving.

Hanukkah Quiz

Test your knowledge about Hanukkah

Blessings & Practices For Newborn Jewish Girl

Thank Heaven for little girls. A guide to celebrating the newborn.

Remembering Rabbi Hertzel Schechter

Beloved teacher, role model, and sweet singer of Israel.

Sukkot: Finding Joy in a Tumultuous World

How the Sukkot holiday helps us navigate today’s chaotic times.

 

Easy Fast in Seven Steps

How to make fasting for 25 hours on Yom Kippur easier.

Parsha: In Broad Daylight

A Quick Overview of the High Holidays

The most important time of the Jewish year is often the most misunderstood. Here's all the basics you need to know.

3 Steps to Preparing for This Rosh Hashanah

How to achieve sanity and equilibrium in these times of upheaval and hit the reset button on all the chaos.

Danny Danon’s Five Years at the United Nations

Exclusive conversation with Israel’s outgoing ambassador on everything from peace to the Torah.

Parsha: Life's Most Important Thing

Now is the time to ask: What are you really living for?

Parsha: Constructive Criticism

This week's Torah portion shows us how to properly give rebuke.

Naming a Jewish Baby

A name defines a person's essence. Choose carefully.

From Illegal Immigrant to Orthodox Jew

The improbable story of one man’s Jewish journey. An Aish.com exclusive.

Coronavirus and the Power of Humor

One way to get through challenging times is through the power of humor.

Yeshiva University Takes the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney by Storm

Despite the coronavirus, the Maccabees advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Aish.com exclusive interview with Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz.

Parsha: The Kabbalah of Clothes

What are we communicating with our clothes?

What is Tu Bishvat?

The “new year for trees” has a special set of meaningful customs.

Top 5 Reasons to Learn Hebrew

Why you should sign up to Aish Academy’s just-launched online Hebrew Ulpan course.

African Pastor Becomes an Orthodox Jew

A dramatic dream transforms the Gordon family’s destiny.

5 Reasons Why “Daf Yomi” Electrifies the Jewish World

A quarter-million people celebrate Siyum Hashas – completing the 7-year daily Talmud study cycle.

The Highest-Ranking Elected Orthodox Jewish Woman in U.S. History

The fresh political voice of Dalya Attar. An Aish.com exclusive interview.

Rabbi Kalman Packouz zt”l: Giant of Kindness and Innovation

Remembering one of Aish's original 6 students, and a pioneer of Jewish educational initiatives.

Pico-Robertson: Story of a Torah Boomtown

How Aish Los Angeles helped transform a Jewish neighborhood.

The Toxic “Cancel Culture”

Barack Obama calls out a polarizing social trend.

Tree of Life Massacre One Year Later: Fighting Hate with Love

From Pittsburgh, Aish.com reports on anti-Semitism in America – and possible solutions.

A Non-Jew's Search for Love Yields the Discovery of a Lifetime

An unexpected lesson in love from a Google search.

Eli Cohen: Israel’s Legendary Spy, Now on Netflix

A new 6-part series is testimony to the heroic and tragic tale.

Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits Inaugurated as Rosh Yeshiva of Aish HaTorah

Hundreds gather from around the world for this once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

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