Rabbi Steve Burg to Lead Aish HaTorah

by Aish.com staff Prominent Jewish leader shares vision for a new exciting era.

Burning the Talmud in London

by Rabbi Jonny Roodyn, Aish UK Neo Nazis are planning a hate-filled rally on Shabbat in Golders Green, including burning the Talmud.

Who is Guilty of War Crimes in the Gaza War?

by The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs Israel is accused of a disproportionate response to Hamas rocket attacks. Is this accusation true? How does Israel compare to other military forces fighting asymmetrical wars?

Joe’s Impossible Bar Mitzvah

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Joe Greenbaum wasn’t going to let his autism and apraxia get in the way of celebrating.

Born in Jerusalem, ISRAEL

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech Despite the ruling of the Supreme Court, my great granddaughter was born in Jerusalem, in the country of Israel.

Ten Ways Israel Is Treated Differently

by David A. Harris You don't have to be a pro-Israel activist to be troubled by the grotesquely unjust treatment of Israel.

Winning the BDS Battle

by Elliot Mathias BDS is an opportunity to educate young Jews and non-Jews about the validity and nobility of Israel’s cause and values.

Fighting BDS in the Name of Human Rights

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks BDS is the latest incarnation of the denial to Jews as a distinctive faith and people the right to govern themselves in the land of their beginnings.

Hitler Lost Again

by Yael Zoldan M.A. How my grandfather defeated Hitler.

The Debate over Jewish Achievement

by Steven L. Pease As a non-Jew, I’m fascinated that a people which constitute less than 1% of the world’s population has made such enormous contributions to humanity.

Staged Palestinian Photos

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons Digital editing tools spark a wave of fake photos.

The Legacy of the Three Boys

by Menachem Joel Spiegel When Jews from all over the world came together for what really mattered.

BDS and Anti-Semitism

by Ambassador Freddy Eytan Anti-Semitism is the motivation for the BDS campaign whose goal is to delegitimize Israel.

The Biblical Case for Israel

by Jeff Jacoby It's time to expand the discussion beyond "security."

Benjamin Brafman's Jewish Values

by Benjamin Brafman A famous criminal defense attorney speaks at Aish LA's gala banquet.

Educating to Hate

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Biased textbooks are mis-educating students to hate Jews and the Jewish state.

The Last Jews of Kolkata

by Al Jazeera Out of the city's 15 million residents, only 20 are Jewish.

Eight Words from President Obama

by David A. Harris ”The Palestinians are not the easiest of partners." This is the heart of the issue.

The Amoral Revolution in Western Values & its Impact on Israel

by Col. Richard Kemp Israel’s fight is the Western world’s fight. The survival of Western civilization depends upon Israel’s survival.

Why I Tour The U.S. As An Israeli Soldier

by Elad and Lital We love Israel and know best the moral dilemmas we faced.

Banning Israel from World Football

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Intifada through diplomacy.

The Western Wall Pledge

by Michael Freund Do we take the Western Wall for granted?

The Professor and the Baby

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller A photo of an Israeli professor holding a student’s baby goes viral.

The Woman behind the President

by i24News Trailblazer Rivka Ravitz is the Israeli president’s Chief of Staff and mother of 11 children.

Jewish-Chinese Connections

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Fascinating facts about Jews and China.

Staying in the Jewish Fold

by Ben Rothke Understanding the process of assimilation of Europe’s Ashkenazi Jews shows us how to engage contemporary Jews.

The Ethiopian Israeli Paratrooper

by JerusalemU.org Mekonen immigrated to Israel from Ethiopia 12 hours after losing his father in tragic circumstances. He overcame his personal challenges to excel in his unit.

The Jewish Connection to 5 Famous Foods

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Some of the most famous foods today share surprising connections to Jews.

Nepal: A Jewish Duty

by Prof. Aviad Hacohen Avalanche in Nepal? Starvation in Biafra? Tsunami in Thailand? Why does Israel always send humanitarian aid?

Israel and Nepal Earthquake

by Sean Savage and JNS.org Israeli and Jewish groups on frontline of Nepal earthquake relief efforts.

Pro-Israel Video Activism

by Rabbi Jonathan Bash and Jordana Brown, Video Activism This summer, learn how to advocate for Israel.

The Trial of Oskar Groening

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech Justice is not being served.

Surprising Facts about the Jews of Mexico

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Mexico boasts a thriving Jewish community with roots that go back 500 years.

Israel Independence Day: Reason to Rejoice

by Isi Leibler Israel represents the greatest national success story of all time.

So Many Reasons to Love Israel!

by Nefesh B’Nefesh This Israel Independence day discover what thousands of immigrants love about living in Israel.

By Air, Land, and Sea: Aliyah under the British Mandate

by Toldot Yisrael Dramatic stories of Jews from Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, and Iraq who overcame great obstacles to reach the Land of Israel.

Israel & FDR’s Secret Correspondence with the Saudi King

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech FDR did not support the creation of Israel. Destiny had other plans.

Who Gets to Pray on the Temple Mount?

by Ruchama King Feuerman It pains me that I can’t pray there. But it’s not an Arab woman who is preventing me.

Jerusalem: Facts and Figures

by aish.com and Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Everything you need to know about Israel’s capital.

A Tale of Two Heroes

by Sara Yoheved Rigler and Yisrael Rohn Rigler Personal glimpses of young men who gave their all for Israel.

Remembering Our Fallen Soldiers

by Sean Savage and JNS.org The Gaza war means a particularly sobering Yom Hazikaron for Israel this year.

The Witch Hunt against Prof. Andrew Pessin

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller A pro-Israel philosophy professor is being hounded, and you can help.

6 Surprising Jewish Communities

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Some of the surprising, diverse places where, against the odds, Jewish life is flourishing.

6 Passover Lessons to Impart to Your Children

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund A letter to my children for the Seder.

Exodus: Retelling Our Family’s Story

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg Passover connects our children to something larger than themselves.

Remembering the Sassoon Children

by Rabbi Dovid Rosman These seven beautiful children were my next door neighbors.

Crushing Pain

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund The Jewish people ache with the Sassoon family. We cannot speak; we have no words.

Biblical Hebrew: A Story of Survival

by Rabbi Doniel Baron A new book explores the unique nature and incredible survival of the world’s holiest language.

Stop the New Racism

by aish.com We dreamed of the end to racial injustice. But today, a new racism is hitting close to home.

Jews and Ireland

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller Six little-known facts about Jewish Ireland.