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About the Author
Rabbi Shraga Simmons
Rabbi Shraga Simmons spent his childhood trekking through snow in 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 is the senior editor of Aish.com and the director of JewishPathways.com.
An expert on media bias, he was the founding editor of HonestReporting.com, and is the author of David & Goliath: The Explosive Inside Story of Media Bias in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict (2012). With drama and a biting edge, David & Goliath is a definitive treatment, fully resourced with over 2,000 footnotes. Readers are privy to secret negotiations with CNN executives, and how a grassroots campaign was cited by the New York Times as effecting sweeping changes in Mideast media coverage.
David & Goliath has been praised by politicians, professors and journalists: Former New York Mayor Ed Koch hails it as "Invaluable for anyone wanting the inside story," and James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal calls David & Goliath "of crucial importance for the future of the Middle East."
Rabbi Simmons lives with his wife and children in the Modi'in region of Israel.
Red Line for Syria
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons5 reasons why the Israeli strike can help stop Iran’s march to nuclear weapons.
Rocks Can Kill
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe New York Times’ misnomer of “non-violent” Palestinian rock-throwers.
Ayelet’s Enduring Spirit
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsHindy Poupko Galena’s heart-rending story of inspiration and tragedy.
When Enough is Enough
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsRemodeling our kitchen provided an extreme makeover – in an unexpected way.
The Chuck Hagel Problem
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsWill the next U.S. Secretary of Defense downgrade cooperation with Israel and oppose actions against Iran?
A Hero in Connecticut
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsWhere did a first grade teacher get the strength to perform her extraordinary act of bravery?
Stevie Wonder Scorns the IDF
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsPop star stands on the “wrong side” of history.
Polarization
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsLeft-right, blue-red, rich-poor. With the U.S. elections over, how can the healing begin?
The Hearts of Kings
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe presidential election looms. Does it really matter who wins?
Chumash Themes #1: Introduction to the Bible
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsUnderstanding the origins and purpose of the Five Books of Moses.
The Libyan Film Riots
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsIf we take the wrong lesson, we're in serious trouble.
The Rachel Corrie Verdict
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsAn Israeli court rules the bulldozer death an accident. The media continues to promote a libel.
Surfboard Spirituality
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsBased on his own life experiences, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser knows that Judaism can speak to today’s disaffected youth.
Olympic Silence
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsForty years after 11 athletes were murdered in Munich, Israel still mourns alone.
My Life as an Egyptian Muslim Radical
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsDr. Tawfik Hamid reveals the indoctrination of Egyptian youth and the election of the extremist Muslim Brotherhood.
Two Sides of Israel
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThere's so much happening in Israel this week. Yes, the headlines are filled with terrible news of Gaza rockets hitting southern Israeli towns. Of ...
Hilarious Hebrew Fail
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsA recent episode of the Showtime series “Episodes” included a scene in a Jewish cemetery. Notice the Hebrew writing on this ...
Bibi’s Bible Study
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsIt is the Jewish people’s most unique national symbol, our constant anchor for 3,300 years, the foundation of Jewish tradition, culture and ...
Lost & Found in LA
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsEmbodying Jewish values is the best PR for Torah and the Jewish people.
NY Times and the NY Rally
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsOn Sunday evening, tens of thousands of Orthodox Jews packed into Citi Field (home to baseball’s New York Mets) for a rally to discuss ...
The Mount of Olives
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsJudaism's oldest cemetery is again the target of vandalism.
Dramatic Rescue of Sabena Flight 571
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsEveryone remembers Israel's daring 1976 rescue of hostages at Entebbe. This week marks the 40th anniversary of another incredible rescue: On May 8, ...
God and the Infinity of Pi
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsOne of the most difficult aspects of our efforts to comprehend God is that by essence He is “infinite and transcendent” – i.e. not ...
The Bible Strikes Oil
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsPerhaps you’ve seen the cartoon depicting a biblical character complaining to Moses for having “led us for 40 years in the desert to the ...
60 Minutes’ Hatchet Job
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsHow I wish Ambassador Oren would have replied to Bob Simon’s bias against Israel.
Jewish Lineage to Lead Venezuela?
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsWhen Venezuelans head to the polls for a presidential election this October, a new rising star will be opposing Hugo Chavez, the socialist firebrand ...
Mel Gibson Strikes Again
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsMel Gibson, the Hollywood star whose repeated anti-Semitic tirades have offended people of conscience, is at it again. Joe Eszterhas, who wrote a ...
Selling Chametz
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsWith Passover just around the corner, this is a good opportunity to revisit one of the most common – yet misunderstood – facets of ...
Goodbye UN Council
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsIsrael has decided to sever all contact with the United Nations’ Human Rights Council (HRC), in response to the council's plan to appoint an ...
Auto Racing for Israel
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsQuick quiz: What are the two most popular spectator sports in America? Football and auto racing. Believe it or not, NASCAR, the elite auto racing ...
Religious Apartheid
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsSheikh Abdul Aziz bin Abdullah, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia (the country’s supreme religious figure), has declared it "necessary to ...
BBC: No Rockets from Gaza
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsI just heard this BBC interview with Dr. Mona El-Farra, vice president of the Red Crescent in Gaza. The world’s largest broadcast corporation ...
Jerusalem Marathon: Up Close and Personal
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe second annual Jerusalem Marathon is set for March 16, with 15,000 participants from 50 countries – each with his own motivation, ...
Gaza Madness
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsWith world attention focused on the coming of March Madness, the real madness is taking place in southern Israel. Over the weekend, following an ...
Pre-Purim Call for Unity
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe day before Purim, in response to the many dangers threatening the Jewish people in Israel and around the world, a call has gone out to unite ...
BBC’s Secret Bias
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsIt’s now final: Britain's Supreme Court has ruled that BBC can keep secret the results of the Balen Report on anti-Israel bias. The ...
Purim and Iran
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsStartling parallels between ancient Persia and Israel’s predicament today.
Richard Dawkins and the Atheist’s Prayer
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsRichard Dawkins, the worldwide Dean of Atheists and author of The God Delusion, is not sure about all this. Last week in a public debate at Oxford ...
New Roots in the Holy Land
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsLast year, Aish.com posted an article about Geoff & Jenny Isaacs who – through the magic of Internet and some diligent genealogical ...
“Google Exodus” Selected for Jewish Film Festivals
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThis week, Aish.com's viral-smash film, "Google Exodus," was featured at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), a 22-day cinematic ...
Al-Dura Discredited, Again
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsRemember the case of Muhammad al-Dura, the 12-year-old boy who was shot by unknown gunmen, which the media assumed to be Israeli soldiers? Al-Dura ...
