Election 2012: Does the Jewish Vote Matter?
by Shmuel RosnerA non-partisan look at voting trends in the American Jewish community.
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An Unexpected Gift
by Rea BochnerI was a royal pain to most teachers. But one rabbi actually cared about what I thought.
A Motley Minyan
by Simon Yisrael FeuermanThey’re frustrating and sometimes broken, but the men in my shul make services divine.
A Jewish Indian War Hero
by Aimee GinsburgJack Jacob, born into Calcutta’s Baghdadi community, bluffed the Pakistanis into surrendering 93,000 troops in 1971.
Struggle for the Scrolls
by Ari WerthIraq is hiding 365 Torah scrolls. Can they be rescued from further damage before it’s too late?
Zev Wolfson: One of a Kind
by Jonathan RosenblumOne of the greatest Jewish philanthropists made sure to stay under the radar. What was behind his relentless drive?
Zev Wolfson: A Modest Visionary
by Elliot MathiasWithout fanfare, Mr. Wolfson took responsibility for the physical and spiritual survival of the Jewish People.
My Victory over the Nazis
by Joseph FriedensonDestroying my father’s Talmud, they understood the secret of Jewish survival.
The Olympics & Completing the Talmud
by Rabbi Ahron LopianskyThe stark contrast of the two events sheds light on what it means to be a Jew.
The Talmud & Me
by Sergey KadinskyI recently became a link in the chain of transmission that stretches back thousands of years.
Are Holocaust Survivors Heroes?
by Elke WeissCasting Holocaust survivors as nervy, pushy villains is a moral perversion.
Unbroken Spirit
by Yael Ehrenpreis MeyerYosef Mendelevich’s heroic story of faith, courage and survival.
Olympic Silence
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsForty years after 11 athletes were murdered in Munich, Israel still mourns alone.
Rabbi Yosef Shalom Elyashiv: Man of Truth & Tranquility
by Rabbi Ahron LopianskyA glimpse of his greatness.
What Happened to the Jews of Arabia?
by Sara Yoheved RiglerA story that should make every Jew shudder.
The Homeless Jew
by Deborah EichlerFor a child of divorce, feeling tears on Tisha B’Av is easy. It’s finding hope that’s the real challenge.
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Formula for Jewish Survival
by Rabbi Nachman ZakonRabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai’s strange request reveals the essence of the Jewish people.
Healing a Wounded Covenant
by Bayla Sheva BrennerChildren of Holocaust survivors reclaim their heritage.
A Modern Day Medical Miracle?
by Akiva Novick and Sarit RosenblumRabbi Rafoel Shmuelevitz, the rosh yeshiva of Mir who suffers from ALS, remarkably improves, signaling a medical breakthrough.
Message from Toulouse
by Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinEva Sandler transcends victimhood to become a modern-day heroine.
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Alice Walker & Israel
by Yvette Alt MillerThe Pulitzer Prize winner’s fanatical worldview has morphed into Jew-hatred.
Seven Principles of Jewish Leadership
by Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksWe are free. We are responsible. And together we can change the world.
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When Disaster Strikes
by Binyamin RoseWill Recant, son of Holocaust survivors, is one of the world’s top experts in emergency relief and disaster assistance programs.
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Trapped in Bolivian Prison
by Aish.com staffJacob Ostreicher suffers the fallout of a broken justice system. You can help.
Reaching Israelis in America
by Gavriel HoranAdam Milstein is using Hebrew to stem the tide of assimilation amongst Israelis living in America.
Lost & Found in LA
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsEmbodying Jewish values is the best PR for Torah and the Jewish people.
No Matter What, I Love You
by Rea BochnerParents – and God – love their children unconditionally, no matter what they do.
Jewish Mothers in the Holocaust
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyThere are no words to describe their valor, only prayers.
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Gimme Shelter
by Ross HirschmannHow I learned to stop worrying and love sending my children to Jewish Day School.
The Illegal Mezuzah
by News 8Should a condo association have the right to block placement of religious symbols in the public spaces?
Inside the Nuremberg Mind
by Eytan KobreAs a young German Jewish soldier, Howard Triest witnessed unusual intimate encounters with evil.
The 5 Most Important Things to Know About Passover
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechOur greatest contributions to the world summarized in five words: memory, optimism, faith, family, and responsibility.
Passover Miracles Today
by Chief Rabbi Warren GoldsteinThe miraculous sweep of Jewish destiny, from ancient Egypt to nuclear Iran, set to the music of Yaakov Shwekey.
Perseverance Over Parkinson’s
by Rabbi Yehuda HeimowitzRav Nosson Tzvi Finkel refused to be enslaved by his debilitating disease.
A Letter from Toulouse
by Yvette Alt MillerMrs. Sandler urges Jews around the world to do good in memory of the beloved victims.
The Tragedy In Toulouse
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechTo be a Jew is to be a magnet for hatred, no matter how unjustified and irrational.
Joining the Party
by Rabbi Eli GewirtzBe part of the largest celebration of Jewish learning and Jewish unity in American history.
Egypt, Iran & the Passover Miracle
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechGod may guarantee the survival of the Jewish people, but individually, the existential threat is alarmingly real.
I Hear You
by Miriam KosmanIt wasn’t we, the “frummies,” against those weird non-observant Jews. It was just all of us, together.
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.
