Symphony of Life
by Rebekka B. BodoffI defined myself as a violinist. Until a car accident shattered my arm.
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My Interfaith Marriage
We fell in love. It didn’t matter that I was a New York Jew and she was a devout Christian who grew up on a farm.
The Gift of Light
by Riva PomerantzDevastating disease and blindness doesn’t stop 12-year-old Aviva Krainess from spreading light throughout the world.
Eclipsed: Poland's Secret Jews
by Tusia DabrowskaI was raised in Warsaw as a Catholic Pole. Today I have embraced my Jewish identity.
Exodus from Ethiopia
by Andrew FriedmanA wrenching true story of enslavement, torture and liberation.
The Book of Fire
by Erica SilverAs a child, the horrors of the Holocaust mirrored the incendiary chaos of my home life.
Everything Is a Present
by Anthony RobbinsFor Alice Herz Sommer, 109, the oldest Holocaust survivor, optimism is life’s most important quality.
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My Exodus from Porn Addiction
by Eliyahu NorsteinMy personal journey to freedom using Torah and the 12-step program.
Passover & the Power of Love
by Sara Debbie GutfreundAfter the tragic death of my rabbi and Rebbetzin, my Passover memories are awash with saltwater tears.
Ayelet’s Enduring Spirit
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsHindy Poupko Galena’s heart-rending story of inspiration and tragedy.
The Yizkor Club
by Sarah FinemanEntering this mysterious, exclusive club provided a surprising connection to my mother.
SportsKids of the Year
by Sports IllustratedAn inspiring story of two brothers. Share it with your family.
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Keeping Shabbos in Hollywood
by David SacksI thought they said, "You'll never work in this town again!" only in old movies.
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The Paperboy From Heaven
by Ross HirschmannIn the midst of the most sacred of my bachelor rituals – pizza and Monday Night Football – a knock on the door ended up changing my life.
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My Team
by Richard RabkinMy intense relationship with the San Francisco 49ers taught me how to feel a part of the Jewish People.
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Back to the Shtetl
by Rabbi Ephraim ShoreA pilgrimage to discover my family's roots that the Nazis tried to destroy.
Painting God
by Hannah DreyfusMy quest for answers does not preclude a simple, emotional acceptance of God’s presence in the world.
Rav Noah’s Gifts
by Rabbi Shaul RosenblattHardly a day passes that I don’t crave his wise advice and loving care.
Falafel in Haifa
by Eric BrandThey say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Does that count for sandwiches?
Aish.com’s Top 10 2012
by aish.comRevisiting some of the most popular videos and articles of the year.
With Granny in Church
by Dassi SteinAmanda's Gran and I had shared a moment of understanding – not as friends, nor as adversaries, but as Jew and Gentile.
When Christmas and Hanukkah Crashed
by Sara Debbie GutfreundFor the first time in my life, I was the only Jew in the group.
The Alphabet of Happiness
by Sarah ShapiroBefore me was a fully sentient person who for four years had been silent, pinned down inside the ruins of her body.
My Journey from Chinese to Jewish
by Aaron WoodA chance encounter with a Bible launched my 16-year road to conversion.
Hurricane Sandy: The Aftermath
by Charlie HararySandy brought her game. Now it’s time to bring ours.
Here’s What I Want
by Brocha Miller, as told by Josh BieberOne day, Josh Bieber lost the use of his left arm and his speech started to slur. His ‘want list’ began to change, dramatically.
My Song
by Ruchama King FeuermanFrom singing with Gloria Estefan to women-only concerts. One of the most talented female singers in the Jewish world speaks her mind.
Who Will Live
by Susan SchwartzI lie awake worrying about my upcoming surgery. Will I lose my ability to speak? Will I even wake up?
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My Barber, Morris
by Mordechai I. TwerskyAfter discovering my local barber's dark secret, no haircut has ever been the same.
Surfboard Spirituality
by Rabbi Shraga SimmonsBased on his own life experiences, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser knows that Judaism can speak to today’s disaffected youth.
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The Last Kindness
by Ruchama King FeuermanOne night the hevra kadisha called. Despite my squeamishness, they needed my help.
Silence is Not an Option
by Suzanna EibuszycBorn and raised in Poland, I assumed my mother’s Holocaust burden.
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Matisyahu: Exclusive Interview
by aish.comWith honesty and candor, the reggae star discusses his spiritual journey and redefining his Jewish identity.
The Jewish Tattoo
by Rabbi Eliyahu YaakovDaniel expected his Star of David tattoo to provoke a physical struggle with others. Instead it provoked a spiritual struggle within himself.
The 10 Commandments for Our Times
Now more than ever, the world can benefit from the Decalogue’s contemporary lessons.
Rescue in Cleveland
Charles Ramsey’s past doesn’t negate the heroism he showed in rescuing Amanda Berry.
Dear Emuna: The Travelling Husband
Help! My husband is planning a business trip right after I’m due!
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Rational Approach To Divine Origin of Judaism
Exploring Judaism’s unique claim that no other religion in history has made.
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Dating Maze #379: Marriage or Career?
Do I need to slow my climb up the corporate ladder in order to get married?
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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Teens in Space
A teenager is a formerly sweet and obedient child who turns into an extra-terrestrial, overnight.
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
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