Israel War Updates

Liquidation of the Krakow Ghetto

By March 1941, 15,000 of the 70,000 Jewish residents remained in the city.

Benjamin Ferencz: Presiding Judge of the Nuremberg Trials

The Harvard grad was an expert in human rights and international law.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks: Judaism’s Ambassador

The Chief Rabbi of Great Britain was one of the greatest figures of our generation.

Who Was the Malbim?

This maverick Torah scholar left behind a series of trailblazing works that are studied by Jews around the world to this very day.

Resistance Fighter Jose Alboulker

Fighting Nazis in Algiers.

Denise Vernay-Jacob: Fierce French Resistance Fighter

On March 4, 2013, Denise Vernay-Jacob, French resistance fighter and Holocaust survivor, passed away at 88.

Saadia Marciano and the Israeli Black Panthers

On March 3rd, 1971, Saadia Marciano founded the Israeli Black Panthers.

Who Was Joseph Trumpeldor?

This Jew became an icon for left and right-leaning Zionists.

Sam Ruben Discovers Radio-Carbon Dating

He died when he was only 30 years old in a laboratory accident.

The Passing of Israeli Singer Ofra Haza

She was the only Israeli singer to make Rolling Stone’s list of the world’s 200 greatest all-time singers.

Every Ashkenazi Jew is Indebted to This Rabbi

Who was Rabbi Moshe Isserles?

Samuel Willenberg: From Treblinka to Israel

The famous Israeli artist took part in the revolt in Treblinka.

Literary Giant Shmuel Yosef Agnon

The celebrated Israeli author received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1966.

The Rhodes Blood Libel

When a non-Jewish boy went missing, a false libel was placed upon the Jews of Rhodes.

John Demjanjuk Put on Trial

Was he Ivan the Terrible, the notorious guard at Treblinka?

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Cartoonist Art Spiegelman

Bringing the horrors of the Holocaust to the next generation.

The Inventor of the Teddy Bear

The Michtom Family made philanthropy a priority. Their original design of the bear was cherished by the Roosevelt family and is memorialized at the Smithsonian Institute.

The Strasbourg Massacre

That time 2000 Jews were burned to death for being Jewish.

The Murder of Ilan Halimi

The young Parisian Jew was brutally murdered because he was Jewish. Authorities initially refused to believe it was a hate crime.

Natan Sharansky Is Released and Arrives in Israel

He immediately went to Israel where he was greeted by throngs of people at the Western Wall.

Who Was the German Jewish Poet Else Lasker- Schüler?

The award-winning poet fought against Nazi censorship and the White Papers.

The Menorah as Israel’s Symbol

Depicted on the Arch of Titus as a symbol of the Jewish exile, the menorah now represents the nation's newfound sovereignty with hope for the future.

Zofia Yamaika, Partisan Fighter

Nazis shot her dead as she saved the lives of a group of partisan fighters.

Alfred Adler’s Profound Impact on Psychology

He framed the goal of overcoming feelings of inferiority in terms of three life tasks: meaningful work, a love relationship and connection to community.

The Disputation of Tortosa

Needless to say, it did not end well for the Jews.

Rabbi, Pirate, Ship Captain and Spy

Meet Don Samuel Pallache of Morocco.

When Russian Czars Closed Down Volozhin Yeshiva

In 1892 the famed yeshiva closed it doors.

Daniel Pearl’s Murder

Before the journalist was beheaded, his last words were, “My father’s Jewish, my mother’s Jewish, I’m Jewish.”

Everyone’s Buddy

Our friendship was born out of a very public dispute. We were speaking more at each other than with each other, and decided studying Torah together would change that.

How Three Generations of Loving Fathers Shaped Our Family

Our dream was to build a loving Jewish family. We weren’t going to let a series of challenges get in the way.

Why I Run

Yes, it makes me a better wife and mother, but there’s a deeper explanation for self-care.

Those Terrible Words: I Don’t Hear a Heartbeat

How my husband and I dealt with my miscarriage.

Stay Out of the Kitchen this Passover

Super easy and convenient kosher-for-Passover recipes.

Jewish Foods from Ukraine

Some of the most beloved Jewish dishes have their roots in Ukraine.

Wear It On Your Face: How Smiling Changes You and the People Around You

It's easy to change the world. Start with a smile, and see where that leads you.

Amnesty International Claim that Israel Is an Apartheid State Is Recklessly Ill-Informed

The slanderous report shows no understanding of the reality of Israeli society, any more than it does of Israel’s challenges in finding an enduring answer to the Palestinian question.

Saying Goodbye to My Readers

I’ve been with Aish.com since the very beginning and I’m very grateful to my readers.

Amazing Burgers for All Year: 5 Varieties

From classic beef, to mini lamb, salmon, and gluten free black bean burgers.

Nona, Did I Kill God?

Everything I know about God I learned from my grandmother.

Staying Relevant

One of the biggest fears we face as we age is questioning what makes us relevant and significant.

Some Sobering Thoughts for Procrastinators (All of Us)

Is the clock ticking faster or slower than you think?

Quick and Freezer-Friendly Recipes

Quick and easy dinners that you can defrost in the morning, rewarm and still taste fresh and delicious!

How I Met Your Father

I’ve told my children countless times that I met their father thanks to my father, who played the role of a persistent matchmaker while God was winking behind the scenes.

No Expiration Date on Your Spouse’s Need for Respect and Appreciation

The older you get the more important it is to intensify your efforts to fulfill your spouse’s needs.

Covid is Reminding Me that I’m Not In Control

We are way past Option B and it’s extremely frustrating.

I Need This Toy and Will Be Miserable Until I Have It

We all have insatiable desires.

5 Amazing, Iconic Jewish Cookies

Five iconic Jewish cookies – and recipes – that reflect the vicissitudes of Jewish history and the resourcefulness of Jewish cooks.

The Most Culturally Significant Jewish Moments of 2021

Why I Love Getting Rid of the Garbage

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