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Evangelizing the Jews: The New Techniques
by Rabbi Tovia Singer Having failed in the past, some fundamentalist Christians are armed with a new arsenal of deceptive techniques to convert Jews.
Breaking Chains
by Lauren Freedman Waiting for the birth of a first nephew is supposed to be a time of great happiness. For this aunt the wait is carving out a loss that will echo throughout a lifetime.
No Strike at Laniado
by Jonathan Rosenblum A unique Israeli hospital, founded on Jewish principles of kindness, has earned a reputation for the finest in patient care.
From Ruins to Hope
by Rabbi Noson Weisz The renewal of the Jewish Nation in our time gives us an unprecedented chance for unity.
Tears on Tisha B'Av
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons It's a dynamic that transcends generations: Tisha B'Av and the future of Jerusalem are inextricably linked.
The Will To Live On
by Herman Wouk In his new book, Herman Wouk tackles the toughest issues of the modern Jewish world. His conclusions in this excerpt may astound you.
My Zadie
by Richard Rabkin Can you ever be too Jewish for your grandparents? One young man tests the outer-limits.
Jewish Amnesia
by Rabbi Berel Wein Along the way to the modern world, what has happened to the Jewish People's collective sense of memory?
Israel's Strength
by Rabbi Berel Wein National strength isn't defined by military might alone. It's also based on unity, mutual respect, and a clear sense of purpose.
Still Crazy: Why We Made Aliyah
by Sol Jakubowicz For 2,000 years of exile, Jews had cried and prayed to return to the land. Now we can do it just by hopping on a plane, so why don't we?
His Name Was Nachshon Wachsman
by Esther Wachsman A mother, who mobilized the world to save her son -- an Israeli soldier kidnapped by Hamas terrorists -- tells the story of one fateful week in the history of Israel.
Israeli Army Vignettes
by Rabbi Ken Spiro, Stuart Schrader & Rabbi Kalman Packouz Ahh the joys of army service: figuring out the difference between the dress and work uniform ... keeping your fingers out of the gun barrel ... fasting in the desert heat ...
A Place to Sigh: Israel Memorial Day
by Yaffa Ganz Thousands of strangers come to the funeral of a soldier who was kidnapped, tortured and killed because of his Star of David.
To Restore Our Destiny
by Rabbi Noah Weinberg Israel Independence Day is the time to ask: Where have we been, and where are we heading?
My Quest For Understanding: Confronting My Family's Nazi Past
by Katharina von Kellenbach I was about thirteen when I read that my uncle was accused of killing 30,000 Jews.
Belzec: The Forgotten Camp
by Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt Not much is known about Belzec, where as many as one million Jews perished. No one survived to tell.
The Kippah Debate
by Richard Rabkin Wearing a yarmulke is no easy decision. It signifies to the world – and to its wearer – that it sits on top of a committed Jew.
Gulf War Miracles
by Charles Samuel Saddam Hussein thought he was a reincarnated Babylonian king; his evil plan to kill the Jews ended with another Purim miracle...
Jewish Captives In Iran
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons Thirteen Jews held captive in Iran are threatened with capital punishment for spying.
A Time to Weep
by Rebbetzin Tziporah Heller We avoid pictures from the Holocaust because we don't want to cry. But only tears open all the gates of heaven.
Jerusalem In My Heart
by Elie Wiesel Peace is the noblest of aspirations, but can one always say, "Peace at any price"?
Heart of the Nation
by Avital Sharansky At the mass rally on January 8 in Jerusalem, the most powerful words came from Avital Sharansky, who'd led an international struggle for the release of her husband, Soviet refusenik Natan Sharansky.
Fighting for the Jewish Quarter
by Dr. Aaron Lerner, Director, IMRA Talk about dividing up the Old City stirs memories of the Jewish Quarter which was destroyed by Arabs in 1948.
Media Critique #20 - Toddler 'Dies'
by HonestReporting.com Reporting a murder in the passive form changes the meaning entirely. Someone at the Associated Press tried to pull a fast one.
Media Critique #19 - Reuters Photo Bias
by Ricki Hollander The world's largest news agency distributes photos that focus heavily toward the Palestinians as victims.
Media Critique #18 - Sanitizing Arafat
by Tamar Sternthal Time magazine treats readers to 3,400 words, painting a rosy picture of Yasser Arafat. Most of the facts are incorrect.
Media Critique #17 - The British Guardian
by HonestReporting.com British newspaper blames Israel for everything. When readers complain, the newspaper blames them, too.
Media Critique #16 - Sympathy for a Terrorist
by Aish.com Staff When a Palestinian murders 8 Israelis, the world media downplays the event -- or ignores it altogether.
Media Critique #15 - Harper's Magazine and The Palestinian Question
by Aish.com Staff This overview of Palestinian issues is grossly one-sided. Such blatant propaganda does not belong in any respectable publication.
Media Critique #14 - Jerusalem Rally on CNN
by Aish.com Staff Hundreds of thousands rally in support of Jerusalem. CNN treats it like a sneeze.
Media Critique #13 - TIME'S "Fields of Fire"
by Aish.com Staff Time magazine (10 Dec) features a grossly biased article implicating Israel in the deaths of Palestinian children. This one is bad enough to cancel your subscription over.
National Public Radio and Terror
by Andrea Levin / Camera NPR consistently softens the image of those who kill Israelis.
Media Critique #11 - Times of London, December 4
by Neil Lazarus By manipulating fact and omitting context, The Times of London portrays Israel as initiating violence and stealing Palestinian land.
Media Critique #9: CNN
by Neil Lazarus CNN continues to misrepresent events in Israel and create a climate of public opinion against Israel.
Media Critique #7 - CBS News
by Aish.com Staff CBS and 60 Minutes gives Yasser Arafat an unchallenged forum for some outrageous allegations.
Media Critique #6 British Media and Selective Omission
by Aish.com Staff Between the BBC and the Times of London, the British media is becoming notorious for biased anti-Israel reporting. Some glaring examples from the past week.
Media Critique #5 Barak's andquot;Difficult Consequencesandquot;
by Aish.com Staff Barak warns of 'difficult consequences' if Arafat fails to curb violence; at least 5 Palestinians killed in new clashes.
Media Critique #4 News from London
by Aish.com Staff BBC and the London Times consistently distort the facts to portray Israel as the aggressor.
My Friend Taki Has Gone Too Far
by Conrad Black Last week's anti-Israel diatribe by The Spectator's High Life columnist is almost worthy of Goebbels, says Conrad Black.
Media Critique #2 CNN
by Aish.com Staff In this article, CNN distorts the facts, skews the picture and downplays an attack on Jewish civilians.
Media Critique #1 - Newsweek
by Aish.com Staff Aish.com's media analysts identify a variety of journalistic violations in this "mainstream" article.
7 Principles of Media Objectivity
by Rabbi Shraga Simmons With the media playing a key role in Mideast events, ensure that you're more than a passive player in the process.
Tears At Rachel's Tomb
by Ester (Ellen) Katz Silvers An American woman visits Rachel's Tomb, Judaism's third holiest site, and learns how Jewish destiny embraces all generations.
Shilo: A Mother's Story
by Ester (Ellen) Katz Silvers As the intifada rages in Israel, one mother writes of the effect on her family and her faith.
In the Heart of Jerusalem
by Kent Swigard During a month in the Old City of Jerusalem, a Seattle native learns a lot about the security situation -- yet discovers even more about his heritage and himself.
Goodbye to Mother
by David Wilder, Hebron The principal told the girls that their teacher, Mrs. Rina Didovsky, would not be returning to their classroom because she had died of her wounds. The girls began crying and wailing.
A "Minor" Incident
by Eliyahu Shiffman How bad can "light injuries" be? As someone who works in Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center, I know the extent to which "light injuries" can leave permanent scars, both physical and emotional.
Where Were You CNN?
by Maxine Amidst the grief of a friend's funeral, an Israeli woman declares: Jews are human, too.
Fearful Nights in the City of Peace
by Jeffrey Goldberg I peered into the eyes of my 11-year-old daughter. Yes, I said. If the worst should happen we must not be afraid because there is meaning to living as a Jew.
Terror At The Tunnels
by Miriam Brovender An American-born Torah scholar takes a wrong turn, and is nearly lynched to death by a Palestinian mob. His wife tells about it.