Sukkot in the Time of Ebola
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerFeeling security in a hostile world we cannot control.
Living for Your Résumé ... or Your Eulogy
by David Brooks and TED TalksCan we balance our drive for success with our drive for meaning and virtue?
Yom Kippur and the Secret to a Happy Life
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThe connection between envy and the holiest day of the year.
Why I Think This World Should End
by Prince EaA musical plea to meet anger with sympathy, hatred with compassion, cruelty with kindness.
The Ray Rice Video
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechWe are all caught on tape. A timely Rosh Hashanah lesson.
The Truth about Eichmann
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechHannah Arendt was wrong. Eichmann wasn’t a mediocre bureaucrat embodying the banality of evil. He was a fanatically dedicated Nazi.
4 Contemporary Lessons from the Second World War
by David A. HarrisMarking its 75th solemn anniversary, important lessons for today’s world.
Islamic Cleric on CNN
by Brian Stelter, Reliable SourcesIn this candid, shocking interview, Anjam Choudary shares his thoughts on journalism, terrorism and Sharia Law in America, leaving the host speechless.
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Submitting Your Annual Report
by Sara Yoheved RiglerThis Rosh Hashana, celebrate your spiritual accomplishments.
ISIS, Jim Foley & Confronting Evil
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechIt's not enough to condemn evil; it must be confronted and conquered.
The UN’s Legacy of Bias and Failure
by Aaron FeigenbaumBeing an anti-Israel mouthpiece is the one thing the UN is good at.
Beheading James Foley
by Rabbi Nechemia CoopersmithHow can I be of the same species as the person who saws off a man's head with a 6-inch knife?
Victimhood: The Jewish Secret to Overcoming Oppression
by Rabbi Gavriel HoranRather than wallowing in self-pity, Jews have always taken responsibility.
Genocide in Iraq
by aish.comJavier Bardem and Penelope Cruz must watch this video. And so should you.
Do You Pass the Israel Test?
by George Gilder and Prager UniversityDo you resent or celebrate Israel's success? How your society answers indicates that society’s progress.
With Rifle and Baby in Hand
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechHamas’ perversely brilliant strategy in using human shields should serve as a wakeup call to all of humanity.
How You Can Defend Israel
by Robert WalkerWe put together a successful Israel rally. You can make a difference too.
Human Rights, Human Shields, Human Indifference
by Donna Rubin“As the Jews go, so go the Christians.”
Hamas Vs. Israel: Moral Fog Awards
by David A. HarrisThose who refuse to grasp the simple, stark truth.
10 Reasons Why We Need the Messiah Right Now
by Rabbi Nechemia CoopersmithWith outrageous levels of insanity overtaking the world, we need him now more than ever.
Paris Synagogue Attack
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerIn the heart of Paris, calls to kill the Jews inflame a violent mob. An exclusive Aish.com interview.
The $300 Charity Fiasco
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerA Chinese millionaire’s largesse to NY’s homeless spins out of control.
Rachel Frankel’s Speech at the UN Human Rights Council
by Rachel FrankelEvery mother’s nightmare is waiting and waiting endlessly for her child to come home.
Europe, the Holocaust & Today’s Anti-Semitism
by Alan M. DershowitzIt is not surprising to see an increase in Jew-hatred in western Europe.
Baseball Player & Spy
by UnknownMoe Berg was a second-rate baseball player but a first-rate spy for America and its Allies.
Rise of the Far Right in Europe
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerThe far right and even neo-Nazi parties gained strength in the recent elections.
Brandeis Rescinds Hirsi Ali’s Honorary Degree
by Martin J. GrossAn open letter to the Brandeis faculty.
Pope Francis’s Visit to Israel
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechChristians and Jews face a common enemy: radical Islam.
Bring Back Our Girls
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerWhat do 276 girls kidnapped in Nigeria have to do with me?
What Was Aish.com Thinking?
by Rabbi Nechemia CoopersmithReaders want to know: Why did Aish.com post Tal Fortgang’s article, “Checking My Privilege”?
Iran’s Cry for Freedom
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsA mother and daughter are giving a voice to 77 million Iranians being denied their freedom.
No E-Mails After 6pm
by Dr. Yvette Alt MillerFive ways to use the momentum of Passover to break free from electronic slavery.
Suing Parents
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechChildren went from being our employees to our bosses, replacing responsibility with entitlement.
WhatsApp and the Joy of Adar
by Sara Debbie GutfreundFrom penniless immigrant to billionaire, Jan Koum’s fortune captures the joy of possibility.
Electronic Heroin
by The New York TimesAn inside look at a controversial rehabilitation center in China that is “deprogramming” teenagers who are addicted to the Internet.
The Death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman
by Rea BochnerAddiction is a dreadful disease. As an addict, I know.
Joined by Tragedy: The Fogel and Salomon Families
The author’s son Udi, daughter-in-law Ruth and three of his grandchildren were murdered by terrorists in Itamar in March 2011.
The Shabbat Massacre
Yosef, Chaya, and Elad Salomon lived for their spiritual heritage. Shabbat night they died for it.
13 Reasons Why Pushback
By committing suicide, Hannah Baker took the selfish route that hurt many people, most of all herself.
British Hero Cop who Saved a Jew in Jerusalem
Det. Sergeant Richard Burgess fought off three Arabs who were attacking a Jew and nearly lost his own life in the process.
The Most Important Speech Ever Given by a French President on Anti-Semitism
President Macron equated anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism and said Jew-hatred wasn’t born with the Vichy regime, nor did it die after the liberation of France.
10 Guidelines for Healthy Discipline
How to administer effective discipline without hurting your child.
Energy Boosting Power Foods
These meatless, parve dishes are perfect for Shabbos, spring and summer, and are also great for the Nine Days.
Ten Signs You’re Ready for Marriage
It has far less to do with age than it does with being emotionally ready for a lifelong commitment.
Guy Confessions: What I Want to Tell the Shadchan
Four points from actively dating dudes that could make Jewish dating even better.
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Suffering and Consolation: A Father's Perspective
My daughter's battle with leukemia taught me how to find consolation even in the midst of terrible pain.
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Centrality of Israel
Why is Israel so important to Judaism, and why does the world pay it such an extraordinary amount of attention?
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Tisha B’Av: Turning Mourning into Action
It is not enough to hope for redemption, we must be the catalyst for it.
Mourning What Could Have Been
Grieving the loss of potential new life connected me to mourning the destruction of the Temple.
A Letter to My Beloved on Tisha B’Av
I desperately yearn for the day we can reconcile and rebuild our home.
Jewish Summer Camp: Stuff No Parent Wants to Hear
”Sorry sport, but mom and dad are sick of having you at home.”
Jtube: Jimmy Kimmel Live: The Bar Mitzvah Party
Should Jewish role models take priority over non-Jewish ones?
Out of Towners
To New Yorkers, anyone from outside the Tri-State area is an “Out of Towner.” And we find your manners adorably considerate.
Why Did Edward Reichmann Want to be Buried with his Socks On?
The incredible story about the dying billionaire's odd letter to his family.
Holy Fire, Holy Music: The Piaseczna Niggun
A moving music video about the Piaseczna Rebbe, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira.
