Circumcision in the 21st Century
by Rabbi Chaim SteinmetzJudaism is not a market driven religion.
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Library of the Future
by Seth GodinIn the digital age, the library is becoming a graveyard. That may not be a bad thing.
Hero or Executioner?
by Rabbi Yaakov PalatnikHow would Jewish law view the controversial case of Jerome Ersland?
Christianity's Rise in China
by Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksChina realizes what the West is rapidly forgetting: a civilization is as strong as its faith.
A Ban on Circumcision?
by Jeff JacobyThe San Francisco initiative is an assault on Jewish religious liberty.
Guys and Modesty
by Rabbi Jack AbramowitzThe Jewish concept of modesty applies to men as much as it does to women.
Manhood and the Great Recession
by Slovie Jungreis-WolffHow we respond to the economic downturn makes a profound impact on our children.
Israel's Moral Army
by David HorovitzAn eye-opening interview with the man who helps set the IDF’s ethical parameters.
The Day Osama Died
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechDoes Bin Laden's death bring a sense of closure? It better not.
The Royal Wedding
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechRespect for royalty is a training ground for worship of the Almighty.
Making the Impossible Possible
by Devora WeinerA 5-year-old girl was missing. How could I just go back to sleep?
Losing Weight after Passover
by Alan FreishtatThe key steps to lose those extra pounds gained over the holiday.
Japan's Black Swan
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechWhat could go wrong? The significance of unexpected events in history.
Caring for the Uncared
by Narayanan KrishnanNarayanan Krishnan has brought more than 1.2 million hot meals to India's homeless. Is he unique?
Egypt, Ishmael & the Fight for Self-Respect
by Rabbi Tzvi NightingaleSolving the Palestinian-Israel conflict isn't the lynch pin. Dignity is.
Egypt, Again
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechHow the country's turmoil resonates with a striking biblical parallel.
Tucson: Voices of Patience and Wisdom
by Jeff JacobyWhen a tragedy like the one in Tucson strikes, most of us would do well to keep silence.
The Shooting of Gabrielle Giffords
by 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.
The Mark Madoff Tragedy
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechDo the sins of the fathers get transmitted to the children?
Is Criminalizing Holocaust Denial Wise?
by Jonathan RosenblumSuch statutes create a dangerous precedent to outlaw other discussions as beyond the pale.
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?
Hacked
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechI contacted the scammer in Nigeria who stole my email account and he actually replied.
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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?
American Jewish Teenager
by Doni Joszef, LMSWA peek into the psyche of a 21st century Jewish teenager.
The Star of David and the Mosque
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechIt's no accident that the NYC mosque is covered with the Jewish symbol.
The Geert Wilders Trial
by Isi LeiblerYou may not agree with his politics, but his trial will be a watershed for European democracy.
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.
Counterpoint: Do Not Build the Mosque
by Charles KrauthammerIt would be a sacrilege to build the proposed mosque at Ground Zero.
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?
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Invisible Worlds
by Fil YeskelMy grandfather believed that our world is a manifestation of an invisible world. As a computer scientist, so do I.
London Horror: Eye for an Eye
The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
