The Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerJudaism's timeless formula for moments like this.
Losing the Customer
by Yael MermelsteinIf only we'd make all our decisions looking at the long term.
Is Criminalizing Holocaust Denial Wise?
by Jonathan RosenblumSuch statutes create a dangerous precedent to outlaw other discussions as beyond the pale.
The Mark Madoff Tragedy
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechDo the sins of the fathers get transmitted to the children?
The Islamophobia Myth
by Jeff JacobyFor Jews and Muslims tension and hostility are the exception. America's exemplary tolerance is the rule.
WikiLeaks
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechDoes the fact that something is true always justify its being made public?
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The Cheerio King
by Dr. Jackie YarisAs an internist, I often see stress and anxiety masquerade as physical ailments. What is happening to our freedom?
Hacked
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechI contacted the scammer in Nigeria who stole my email account and he actually replied.
American Jewish Teenager
by Doni Joszef, LMSWA peek into the psyche of a 21st century Jewish teenager.
The Geert Wilders Trial
by Isi LeiblerYou may not agree with his politics, but his trial will be a watershed for European democracy.
The Star of David and the Mosque
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechIt's no accident that the NYC mosque is covered with the Jewish symbol.
Counterpoint: Do Not Build the Mosque
by Charles KrauthammerIt would be a sacrilege to build the proposed mosque at Ground Zero.
Point: Build the Mosque
by Mayor Michael BloombergGovernment should not deny citizens the right to build a house of worship on private property based on their particular religion.
The Organization that Cried Wolf
by Rabbi Tzvi NightingaleThe UN has lost all credibility and many real victims now suffer.
The Burka Ban and Us
by Jonathan RosenblumHow should Jews react to the French ban on the public wearing of the burka?
The Holocaust Excuse
by Lauren BottnerI never heard Zaidy Leo excuse his flaws by pointing the finger at Hitler.
Helen Thomas Should be Fired
by Camera.orgWith her bigoted, anti-Semitic statements she’s placed herself outside the lines of civil discourse and decency.
Normal Life
by Deena WeinbergDear Neighbor, can I be insolent enough to ask that you try to 'understand' just a tiny bit less?
Poland's Tragedy is Our Tragedy
by David A. HarrisI lost friends in the crash that killed key leaders from the Polish government, economy, and military.
7 Questions: The Infidel
by Jenny HazanDr. Wafa Sultan is trying to transform the Muslim world. An exclusive interview.
7 Questions: 9/11 Survivor
by Jenny HazanA 9-11 brush with death changed Ari Schonbrun's life. He thinks it should change yours, too.
Haiti and Israel
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechWhy Israel gives humanitarian aid whether or not it is appreciated or acknowledged.
Flight 253's Wake-Up Call
by Jeff JacobyTell the Sept 10 people that the war against radical Islam is far from over.
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Tiger Woods and Chanukah
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechIs a beautiful golf swing enough to make you a hero?
New Aish Center at the Western Wall
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsPremier educational programs amidst an architectural marvel.
Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsUnique in its universality, intensity, longevity and irrationality: What is the root of anti-Semitism?
The American Jew who Smuggled Holocaust Survivors to Israel
The true story of the secret operation to ferry thousands of desperate Holocaust survivors to Israel.
Why Leo Frank’s Lynching Matters Today
An innocent Jewish man was hanged by a mob in 1915. Anti-Semites today are justifying his murder.
American Jewry is Disappearing
Patrilineal descent and intermarriage are the problem, not the solution.
The Scandalous Murder of Alexander Rubowitz
In 1947 a Jewish boy, 16, was kidnapped from Jerusalem and never seen again. His alleged abductor, a British WWII hero, apparently got away with murder.
Dear Emuna: Married Lonely Hearts Club
Advice to two wives who, for different reasons, feel lonely at home.
Christ Killer
I’m learning to stand up for myself and assert my Jewish pride, even when it’s incredibly uncomfortable.
Seven Things Your Wife Really Wants from You (But Doesn't Tell You)
How to show your wife she’s cherished.
10 Out-of-the-Box Dating Activities
Tired of sitting in a café? Here are some fun dating ideas for types of couples.
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Q&A: Why Judaism’s Attachment to the Land of Israel?
If Judaism is a religion, why does it need a country?
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The Ultimate Battle: Morality
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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A Letter to My Beloved on Tisha B’Av
I desperately yearn for the day we can reconcile and rebuild our home.
Why The Transformers Movies Are Really Stories Of Jewish Resilience and Adaptability
It seems like an appropriate time to reveal that the Transformers are Jewish.
The Jewish Alexa for the Jewish Smart House
Introducing Aviva, the know-it-all maven more intelligent than all other digital personal assistants.
Bad Buffet Behavior
The all-you-can-eat buffet is the only thing on this planet that serves more food than the average Jewish mother.
Crash Course in Shavuot
A fascinating, big picture overview of the holiday of Shavuot and the Ten Commandments.