Chanukah and the Heroic Jewish Woman
by Emuna BravermanAre we willing to fight for what’s right?
Hanukkah’s 4-Point Battle Plan
The Maccabees’ eternal lessons for preserving Jewish continuity and pride.
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The Non-Jewish World of Disney
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA Jewish princess does not wait for her prince.
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Give It All You've Got
by Aliza KramerThe Maccabees taught us that immobilizing perfectionism leaves no room for God.
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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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Defiling the Holy
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThe Greeks wanted to tear out the heart of Judaism and reduce it to mere symbolism.
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Rekindling the Sparks of Peace
by Rabbi Eytan FeinerThe heart of fire contains the unifying power of peace.
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Power of the Menorah
by Rebbetzin Tziporah HellerThe seven branches represent the seven channels of spiritual self-expression, which can change you forever.
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How To Work Miracles - The God Factor: Part 2
by Sara Yoheved RiglerThe distinction between the natural and the miraculous is only one of human perception. Everything that occurs is really a miracle.
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Miracle of Fire
by Sara Yoheved RiglerThe Human Potential Movement celebrates the power of man. Chanukah celebrates the power of the Divine.
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Judaism - A Pleasure!
by Aish.com StaffWhat motivated the Maccabees to dare and take on the best organized, most powerful military machine in the world?
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The Competitive Urge
by Aish.com StaffTo be a brilliant source of light, you don't have to be brighter than all the other stars.
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Transcending Limits
by Rabbi Shimon ApisdorfTime-traveling with an army general and a CNN correspondent back to the Jewish revolt against the Greeks.
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The Al HaNissim Prayer
by Rabbi Shimon ApisdorfThe meaning of the special prayer of gratitude recited on Chanukah.
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Chanukah Post Sept. 11th
by Rebbetzin Feige TwerskiRegardless of the insecurity, unpredictability, and appearance of hopelessness, as Jews we need to leave tomorrow to God.
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Hellenism: Who Cares?
by Rabbi Shimon ApisdorfIn many ways America is the cultural by-product of ancient Greece.
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Eight Great Chanukah Gifts for Kids
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikBeing a role model for Jewish values is truly the gift of a lifetime.
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The God Factor: Part 1
by Sara Yoheved RiglerChanukah comes to teach us how history can take the most unlikely turns and produce the most improbable victors.
Black Jewish Rapper
His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.
“Fill the Void” – A Chasidic Love Story
Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s new film tells the fascinating story of a Chassidic family in Tel Aviv – almost as fascinating as Rama Burshtein’s own story.
Common Ground
Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.
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My Son's Yarmulka
As a child of Holocaust survivor, it's hard for me to imagine that a product of my womb will openly declare his Jewishness to any and all who see him.
Dear Emuna: No Plans for Summer
Should I let my teenaged son hang out with his friends or should I insist on a plan?
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Soul Food
One day, we're all going on a long journey. We need to take along enough nourishment to last for eternity.
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Searching for Superman
I knew I possessed super powers. I just had to sort through the baggage of a few generations to find them.
Dating Maze #382: Taking the Dating Temperature
How do I assess when things are stuck, versus moving slowly forward?
3 Things to Do While Dating Instead of Waiting
Three practical steps to help you find your soul mate.
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Tammuz: Forces of Nature
What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.
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America and Jewish Values
The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.
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Seven Wonders of Jewish History
Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.
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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.
Are They Listening?
Has anyone who’s against the NSA’s policy of phone and email tapping come up with a better way to find terrorists?
