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by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Not sure how to begin? Look no further!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A magic, eternal moment of connection for parents and children.

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

As the sun approaches the horizon, the magic begins.

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Personal reflections on preparing ahead -- so that it all comes together.

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A guide to making your visit more pleasurable for you and your hosts.

Black Jewish Rapper

His name is Nissim – which means miracles in Hebrew. An apt description of his life.

Dating Maze #382: Taking the Dating Temperature

How do I assess when things are stuck, versus moving slowly forward?

Let’s Make a Deal

Monty Hall’s best deal changed his life.

Features:

Wall Camera
Ask the Rabbi
Online Seminars
Shabbat Times
Online Calendar
Aish.com Books
Hebrew Names & Birthdays
Get a Study Partner

Common Ground

Spending three days with non-religious Israelis, I discovered surprising things about them, and myself.

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.

An Open Letter to John Galliano

Learning about the Holocaust is a great first step. Don't stop there.

Sections:

Jewish World
Israel Diary
Middle East
Media Objectivity
Jerusalem

We’re All Number One

Choosing more than one valedictorian distorts the value of equality.

Dear Emuna: No Plans for Summer

Should I let my teenaged son hang out with his friends or should I insist on a plan?

Superman & the Jewish Mission

We all want to live in a world where goodness triumphs over evil.

Sections:

Society
Salomon Says Weekly Video Blog
Dear Emuna
Q&A for Teens
Arts
Women
Science & Medicine
Business Ethics

Four Steps to Effective Prayer

Am I talking to a wall? And doesn’t God already know what I need?

Soul Food

One day, we're all going on a long journey. We need to take along enough nourishment to last for eternity.

Searching for Superman

I knew I possessed super powers. I just had to sort through the baggage of a few generations to find them.

Sections:

Spiritual Odysseys
Personal Growth
Lori Almost Live!
48 Ways to Wisdom
Kabbala 101
Foundations
Prayer
Daily Lift
Philosophy
Growing Each Day
Pliskin Podcast

A Candle for My Father

Thoughts on lighting the 20th yartzeit candle.

Forever Dad

Even though my parents divorced, my father always played a crucial role in my life.

Advice for Sick Friends

Sometimes our advice is not only wrong, it’s hurtful.

Sections:

Mom with a View
Parenting
Marriage
Ask Rabbi / Psychologist
Heart of the Matter
Rebbetzin Feige
Cooking Corner
Honoring Parents
Dr. Mitzvah Stories

7 Common Dating Myths

For starters: there’s no such thing as bashert.

3 Things to Do While Dating Instead of Waiting

Three practical steps to help you find your soul mate.

Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love

Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?

Sections:

Dating Advice
Dating Wisdom
Jessica's Journal

Tammuz: Forces of Nature

What can happen when we see everything as being fully within our grasp and under our control.

America and Jewish Values

The Bible's major role in the creation of the United States and its democracy.

Seven Wonders of Jewish History

Seven remarkable milestones that defy historical patterns and fulfill ancient prophecies.

Sections:

Lifecycle
The Bible
Mitzvot
Land of Israel
Hebrew
Holidays
History
Jews & Non-Jews
Spirituality
Philosophy
Interpersonal

Bilaam Versus Abraham

Practical and relevant insights on the weekly parsha.

Friends and Family

Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.

Following the Leader

Lessons, stories and discussion questions for parents and kids.

Sections:

This Week's Parsha
All Parshas
Shabbat Times
Jewish Calendar

Tisha B'Av: The Root of Destruction

The meaning behind the tears.

ABCs of Tisha B'Av & the Three Weeks

The Jewish national period of mourning.

Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader

A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.

Crash Course on Tisha B'Av

A fascinating overview capturing the meaning of the holiday.

Sections:

Tisha B'Av
The High Holidays
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sukkot
Chanukah
Tenth of Tevet
Tu B'Shvat
Purim
Passover
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Israel Memorial Day
Israel Independence Day
Counting the Omer
Shavuot

“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.