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_(english).jpg "Soul Food")
_(english).jpg "Searching for Superman")
_(english).jpg "Tammuz: Forces of Nature")
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About the Author
Yaakov Astor
Yaakov Astor's newest book is The Hidden Hand-The Holocaust. He is also author of, Soul Searching: Seeking Scientific Foundation for the Jewish Tradition of an Afterlife, and The Hidden Hand: Uncovering Divine Providence in Major Events of the 20th Century.
A former yeshiva teacher and principal, who has also taught in various kiruv/outreach capacities, he has written or edited more than 25 books, including Sefer Nehemiah and Trei Asar, Vol. 1, in the ArtScroll Tanach Series. He has been a frequent contributor to Aish.com, the largest Jewish content site on the web, and has also published numerous articles over the years in The Jewish Observer, Mishpachah Magazine, Yated Ne'eman and other publications.
He has worked with Rabbi Joseph Elias, shlita, on producing the Holocaust Curriculum for Torah Umesorah. He is currently working with Rabbi Berel Wein producing an online Jewish History course for the Destiny Foundation. Visit his website at: www.jewishsoulsearching.com
White Donkey Seen Heading North - Messiah on Way!
by Yaakov AstorTo be or not to be that is the question. Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune or to take arms ...
Death March, Tisha B'Av 1944
by Yaakov AstorFacing defeat, the Nazis marched 6,000 Jews. A survivor's account.
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The Final Solution on Tisha B'av
by Yaakov AstorThe Holocaust is rooted in the destruction of the Temple -- which caused a loss of moral clarity in humanity.
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Hearing the Shofar's Call
by Yaakov AstorThe shofar arouses the divine voice within, calling us back to our Source.
_(english).gif "The Sukkot/Ecclesiastes Connection")
The Sukkot/Ecclesiastes Connection
by Yaakov AstorKing Solomon's exhilarating answer to: "What on earth are we doing here?"
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Reality and Potential
by Yaakov AstorShoot for the stars or be more realistic? Two perspectives reflected in the Chanukah light.
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Chanukah Lights and Wrights
by Yaakov AstorThe menorah's flames remind us that technology is but a gift from God.
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_(english).gif "Pharaoh and the Final Solution")
Pharaoh and the Final Solution
by Yaakov AstorEerie parallels between the biblical story and the Nazi's Wannsee Conference.
_(english).jpg "A Womb for the Soul")
_(english).jpg "Attaining Freedom")
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The Liberating Experience of Judgment
by Yaakov AstorYes these are Days of Awe, but they are days of exhilaration too.
_(english).jpg "Reincarnation and Jewish Tradition")
_(english).jpg "When the Berlin Wall Came Tumbling Down")
The Liberating Experience of Judgment_
by Yaakov AstorYes these are Days of Awe, but they are days of exhilaration too.
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Divine Baseball Blooper
by Yaakov AstorWith his team's miraculous World Series performance on the field, one young man marvels at his own miraculous feat.
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The Art of Desire: Ethics of the Fathers 1:16
by Yaakov AstorGet a rabbi so he can teach you how to really enjoy life in a permissible, holy fashion.
_(english).jpg "Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching: Ethics of the Fathers 1:15")
Smile Though Your Heart Is Aching: Ethics of the...
by Yaakov AstorWork on the externals, and the internals will eventually follow.
_(english).gif "Me, Myself and I: Ethics of the Fathers 1:14")
Me, Myself and I: Ethics of the Fathers 1:14
by Yaakov AstorFinding your unique self and sharing it with the world.
_(english).jpg "Growth or Death: Ethics of the Fathers 1:13")
_(english).jpg "The Pursuit of peace: Ethics of the Fathers 1:12")
The Pursuit of peace: Ethics of the Fathers 1:12
by Yaakov AstorThe path to peace is through loving others and loving Torah.
_(english).jpg "Measuring Words: Ethics of the Fathers 1:11")
Measuring Words: Ethics of the Fathers 1:11
by Yaakov AstorOur words can make or break our children.
_(english).jpg "No Short Cuts: Ethics of the Fathers 1:10")
No Short Cuts: Ethics of the Fathers 1:10
by Yaakov AstorWhen you seek shortcuts in the spiritual, you always lose in the long run.
_(english).jpg "Hitting the Bull's-Eye: Ethics of the Fathers 1:9")
Hitting the Bull's-Eye: Ethics of the Fathers 1:9
by Yaakov AstorIf the mind is prone to rationalization, how can we obtain true objectivity?
_(english).jpg "Accessing the Judge Within: Ethics of the Fathers 1:8")
Accessing the Judge Within: Ethics of the Fathers...
by Yaakov AstorBe a judge, not a lawyer, especially when it comes to the decisions you need to make in your life.
_(english).jpg "Human Nature: Inherently Good or Evil? Ethics of the Fathers 1:7")
Human Nature: Inherently Good or Evil? Ethics of...
by Yaakov AstorAvoiding the negative clears the path for our inherent goodness.
_(english).jpg "Crossing The Narrow Bridge, Ethics Of The Fathers 1:6")
Crossing The Narrow Bridge, Ethics Of The Fathers...
by Yaakov AstorWhat are friends and rabbis for?
_(english).jpg "The Babe Ruth of Kindness - Ethics of the Fathers 1:5")
The Babe Ruth of Kindness - Ethics of the Fathers...
by Yaakov AstorThe Next World is the place to commune with God; this life if an opportunity to perform kindness to others.
_(english).gif "Gimme Shelter - Ethics of the Fathers 1:4")
Gimme Shelter - Ethics of the Fathers 1:4
by Yaakov AstorHow to turn your house into a Jewish home.
_(english).jpg "For Heaven's Sake: Ethics of the Fathers 1:3")
For Heaven's Sake: Ethics of the Fathers 1:3
by Yaakov AstorWhat's your underlying motivation for doing good?
_(english).jpg "Three Pillars for a Meaningful Life - Ethics of the Fathers 1:2")
Three Pillars for a Meaningful Life - Ethics of...
by Yaakov AstorThe path to finding permanence in a transitory world.
