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Peanut Butter Time
by Dr. Jackie YarisA deadly diagnosis can cut through the fog of petty concerns and yield a striking clarity.
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Between Two Worlds
by Yael MermelsteinHovering inexplicably between the known and the unknown, my dying Grandma was struggling with some unfinished business.
_(english).jpg "My Strange Request")
My Strange Request
by Batsheva Hirschman FrankelIn Elul anything is possible, even finding your soul mate.
_(english).jpg "To Life")
To Life
by Sam CowanI'm sure you must have your own -- sometimes painful -- examples to remind you that life is not to be taken for granted. Well here's one more.
_(english).jpg "My Second Chance at Life")
_(english).jpg "Building Your Own Temple")
Building Your Own Temple
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonMy 11-year-old daughter came a lot closer than most of us ever will to really understanding the true meaning of Tisha B'Av.
_(english).jpg "Mr. Stein's Mysterious Ailment")
Mr. Stein's Mysterious Ailment
by Dr. Jackie YarisThere were no sudden bolts of light, but I knew that right in front of me was a miracle.
_(english).jpg "Pillars of Strength")
Pillars of Strength
by Valerie ReitmanA wheelchair-bound couple draw on faith and a positive outlook in raising twins.
_(english).jpg "Shavuot and the Grateful Dead")
Shavuot and the Grateful Dead
by Batsheva Hirschman FrankelHow I first received the Torah, bedecked in torn jeans and a tattoo.
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We Are All Brothers
by Rachel GinsbergImagine a dream where you discover that your best friend is really your brother. For Lior Alhanati, it was no dream.
_(english).jpg "Conflicts of a Buddhist Jew")
Conflicts of a Buddhist Jew
by Sara Yoheved RiglerHebrew school and ignorance drove away a generation of spiritual Jews. A new book beckons them back.
_(english).jpg "My Father and the Priest")
My Father and the Priest
by Chana WeisbergA Jew is never completely lost from his people. A true unbelievable story.
_(english).jpg "Carrots Don't Cry")
Carrots Don't Cry
by Rachel GinsbergDoctors said that Marsi Tabak would remain in a persistent vegetative state for the rest of her life. With tireless dedication and a warehouse of faith, her husband proved them wrong.
_(english).jpg "Finding God on Mt. Whitney")
Finding God on Mt. Whitney
by Dr. Jackie YarisSoaring high into the deep blue California sky, a ribbon of humanity and caring was created.
_(english).jpg "My Guru, Dr. Jacobs")
_(english).jpg "In Search of the Perfect System")
In Search of the Perfect System
by Howard JonasThe founder of America's #1 telecom company shares his personal life odyssey.
_(english).jpg "The Jewish Japanese Factor")
The Jewish Japanese Factor
by Aish.com StaffA former Rockette gives new definition to the word J.A.P.
_(english).jpg "Do You Know Where You're Going To?")
Do You Know Where You're Going To?
by Sarah WeintraubMoving in the world of Hollywood and high fashion, one woman discovers her inner self.
_(english).jpg "My Partner in Torah")
_(english).jpg "The Intruder")
_(english).jpg "Cotton Candy Angels")
_(english).jpg "A Complete Healing")
A Complete Healing
by Debbie ShapiroMy deep resentment toward my mother was somehow tied to an infection that was killing her.
_(english).jpg "Now She Could Fill My Heart")
Now She Could Fill My Heart
by Arwen KuttnerHow could I feel God's presence while crowded with cancer, ugliness and pain?
_(english).jpg "Even I'm Worthy of Miracles")
Even I'm Worthy of Miracles
by Miriam ShapiroA true story about the power of a blessing and modern day miracles.
_(english).jpg "Loving Life")
Loving Life
by Zach KurzMy great-grandma Bertha was amazing for many reasons, and not just because she lived life to the fullest for 106 years.
_(english).jpg "Sparks of Holiness, Rekindled")
Sparks of Holiness, Rekindled
by Chana AfikDescendants of forced converts of the Inquisition are rediscovering Judaism.
_(english).jpg "An Ordinary Woman")
An Ordinary Woman
by Sara Yoheved RiglerMy friend Rivka was an ordinary woman. How did she become so great?
_(english).jpg "Growth Through Kaddish")
_(english).jpg "Lessons from the Coast of Nowhere")
Lessons from the Coast of Nowhere
by Diane Faber VeitzerA young African child, whose family couldn't scrape together five dollars to keep him in school, has something most people lack.
_(english).jpg "Walking To Shul With My Dad")
Walking To Shul With My Dad
by Jeffrey DunetzI was a three-day a year Jew who stopped by McDonalds on the way to the golf course every Saturday morning. Now I'm being called an observant Jew. What happened?
_(english).jpg "The Mystery of 1964")
The Mystery of 1964
by Rabbi Yaakov SalomonSome survivors spoke freely about their war experiences; others never said a word. A child reflects back on this mammoth dilemma amidst the backdrop of a shocking discovery.
_(english).jpg "Praying With Angels")
_(english).jpg "Looking for Mr. Munk")
Looking for Mr. Munk
by Rabbi Tzvi NightingaleThere was something different about Mr. Munk's Hebrew school class -- Judaism was not a bore.
_(english).gif "Final Boarding Call")
Final Boarding Call
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsThrough life -- and death -- a young mother teaches us to appreciate the grand eternal plan.
_(english).jpg "Mikey's Song")
Mikey's Song
by Jonathan RosenblumMikey's story is not one of terrible suffering, but of faith and triumph.
_(english).jpg "Feeling Beauty")
_(english).jpg "Pick Up the Phone")
Pick Up the Phone
by Brian BlumI hadn't thought much of Michael in the last three years. Until a few weeks ago when I heard that he had died of a sudden heart attack.
_(english).jpg "A Member of the Club")
A Member of the Club
by Sarah ShapiroDeath has never been an infrequent occurrence. But I wasn't in the know.
_(english).jpg "More Life to Live")
More Life to Live
by Dr. Jackie YarisMr. Meyer had less than a 1% chance walking out of the hospital. But that was only according to science.
_(english).jpg "My Friend in Heaven")
My Friend in Heaven
by Yudit BrownI could not believe her luck. She had a wheelchair, she was sick and to top it all off, she had been in the hospital with all those presents
_(english).jpg "In the Big Inning")
In the Big Inning
by Rabbi Tzvi NightingaleThe Florida Marlins were so much fun to watch because something came from nothing.
_(english).gif "Divine Baseball Blooper")
Divine Baseball Blooper
by Yaakov AstorWith his team's miraculous World Series performance on the field, one young man marvels at his own miraculous feat.
_(english).jpg "Growing Up Sisters")
Growing Up Sisters
by Laura SingerDecades of hurt and strain finally give way to understanding and reconciliation.
_(english).jpg "The Night the Lights Burned On")
The Night the Lights Burned On
by Rabbi Mark ZelunkaAll you need for a wedding celebration is people power.
_(english).gif "The Odd Couple")
The Odd Couple
by Richard RabkinI used to think that Jewish unity meant all of us being the same. Naphtali showed me otherwise.
_(english).jpg "My Five Weeks with Cancer")
_(english).jpg "Determined to Live")
_(english).gif "The Few, The Proud, The...Jewish?")
The Few, The Proud, The...Jewish?
by Mikhail EkshtutI had indispensable training in becoming an observant Jew: the U.S. Marines.
_(english).jpg "Reservation Detour")
Reservation Detour
by Yosef Ben Shlomo HakohenA dramatic route to self-discovery includes a detour at Indian reservations in South Dakota.
_(english).jpg "The Royal Jew From Swaziland")
The Royal Jew From Swaziland
by Rabbi Yisrael RutmanAn accidental encounter with Hebrew alters the destiny of an African prince.
As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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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.
