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Forgiving My Father
by AnonymousThere is no deeper wound than abandonment by a parent. After 10 years, I wanted to heal.
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What Every Parent Dreads
by Rabbi Ephraim ShoreIt was 10 pm when we got the call: "Your son was in a car accident. The situation is very serious. Come to the hospital immediately."
Letter from World War II
by Galia BerryIn commemoration of U.S. Memorial Day, a letter from an American Jewish soldier to his parents.
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Donating My Kidney
by Judith AbrahamsGiving a stranger my kidney was one of my life's most rewarding experiences.
Three Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed
by Ric Elias and TED TalksRic Elias had a front-row seat on Flight 1549, the plane that crash-landed in the Hudson River.
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The Passover Playbook
by Alan Shlomo VeingradA Super Bowl champion shares inspiration from the Haggadah.
"You are the Jew who lit up my menorah."
by Carina GrigorjevaI felt I was the only Jew in the world. Thanks to Aish.com, now I feel part of this big, Jewish worldwide family.
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Coming Home From Ramallah
by Zev RothThe son of a Jewish woman and an Arab man struggles with his identity. A true story.
My Personal Purim Miracle
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechI'll never forget the moment I was just a prop used in a larger, cosmic drama.
The Skeptic and the Rabbi
by Judy GruenI was no spiritual seeker and wary of drinking the kosher Kool-Aid.
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The Jewish Prince of Persia
by Sara Yoheved RiglerThe Shah of Iran's descendant tells his story from Jerusalem.
From Song to Song
by Robin Ramon SilverOn stage I hid behind my mike stand. Until I discovered the music of my soul.
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A Super Bowl to Remember
by Rabbi Irwin KatsofGod had some other plans for me that day besides watching TV and stuffing myself with popcorn.
The Spiritual GPS
by Sara Yoheved RiglerHow to leave the Land of the Livid for the State of Love and Joy.
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A Jewish Child on Christmas
by Sarah ShapiroMy parents succeeded in creating a wonderful Christmas - yet inside me something was amiss.
A Leg to Stand On
by Andrea KahnAt 13, Yitzy Haber decided to have his cancerous leg amputated. He's never looked back.
The Uninvited Guest
by Raphael Dovid HymanI was in excellent physical condition. I never smoked. How could I have lung cancer?
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Judaism was a Darkly Kept Secret
by Evgeny AizenbergIf it wasn't for Aish.com, Communist Russia would have succeeded in destroying my family's ties to Judaism.
When Cancer Came Knocking
by Mandy GazielEveryone dies, some sooner than later. It's how we choose to live our lives that matters.
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My Palace, My Sukkah
by Sara Yoheved RiglerEvery little girl dreams of being a queen in her own palace. One day in India, I tripped into my childhood fantasy.
Rehabilitation
by Rabbi Ari KahnAfter taking another man's life, a petty criminal changes the direction of his life.
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The Human Touch
by Dr. Jackie YarisA letter jolted me out of my complacency, reminding me that real change is truly possible.
Getting High
by Gavriel HoranThe guru's special mantra would give him a constant high. But there was an unexpected catch.
Encounter in the Grand Canyon
by Raphael Dovid HymanI was running away from my Jewish identity. A stranger's reproach turned my world around.
The Crushed Cake
by Deena WeinbergFor this group of fifth graders, the cake could not have tasted better.
No Magic Wand
by Lauren BottnerI wanted faith without duties, a God that provided not only the cure but also the motivation.
Fissures
by Sara Debbie GutfreundI've lost my connection to the past, and no matter how much time passes, there is a crevice in my heart.
Our Landlord, the Rabbi
by Alissa Paige JosephRenting Rabbi Shmuel Orenstein's NYC apartment changed our lives.
A Woman of Strength
by Goldy RosenbergMrs. Rose Gibber taught me the importance of protecting the dignity of people, even an obnoxious kid like me.
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.
