Current Issues

My Nazi Grandfather Was No Hero

by Silvia Foti

Hassidic Woman on NY Hate Crime Panel

Jonathan Frostick’s Heart Attack and the “New Rules for Living”

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Antisemitism and Four Travesties of Justice

Religion in America is Fading

Ordinary People are Capable of Unspeakable Evil

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

We counter evil with goodness, hatred with kindness, fear with courage and falseness with truth.

Changing a Tire for a Stranger

by Chaim Goldberg

An act of kindness performed by two yeshiva students goes viral.

Prince Philip’s Mother Saved Jews during the Holocaust

by Adam Ross

Husband to the Queen for 74 years, Prince Philip was deeply proud of his mother, Princess Alice of Greece who was recognized as one of the Righteous Among the Nations.

When My Husband Lost his Job

by Heni Stein

Video – Inspiring Hope

Bombs Over Germany: A Passover Video

by Rabbi Tzvi Sytner

Although you may not be able to change your situation, you can choose greatness within your situation.

The Portuguese Consul who Disobeyed Orders to Save Jewish Lives

by Maayan Meir

Aristidies De Sousa Mendes paid a heavy price for his moral courage.

The Passovr Weeknd: Aish.com Passover Music Video

by aish.com

Guess who's coming to the Passover seder this year?

The Fifth Child at Your Seder? The One Who Isn’t There

by Michael Levin

This Passover, take the first step towards ending estrangement within your family.

One of the Most Significant Defenses of Free Speech in American History

by Jeff Jacoby

An 1860 speech by Frederick Douglass, a leader of the abolitionist movement, takes on cancel culture.

Cancel Culture: Is Banning the Bible Next?

by David M. Weinberg

When they're done with their work then a wasteland you'll see, Not a book will be standing, and not a movie.

Profit with Purpose

by Yael Trusch

How do we find the place where the two intersect? And which one should we focus on first?

Three Trailblazing Jewish Women

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

These women are working to make a difference in their communities – and the world.

Why You’ve Never Heard of This Man

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

There’s a good reason why you never heard of Yehoshua Zvi Hershkowitz.

Your Best Investment: Judaism’s Financial Advice

by Yael Trusch

Judaism’s system to protect your wealth and ensure your return on your investment.

Seeing Truth in a Complex World

by The Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation

It starts by training your eye to see the good.

I Am Not Just a Porn Addict

by A Privileged Member of Sexaholics Anonymous

A frank, personal account of addiction, struggle and recovery. Reader discretion is advised.

Healing Division: The Jewish People's Strength

by Elimor Ryzman

Like today, the Jews were disunited in the time of Haman. Queen Esther understood our victory depends on being united.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Rabbi Blech on the Pandemic's First Anniversary

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Purim masks and face masks: Looking forward to when masks stop concealing God's presence, nor be required by a soon-to-be conquered pandemic.

My Father, My Hero

by Jeff Jacoby

My father didn’t hate God for what he had lost and didn’t abandon the Judaism in which he had been reared. On the contrary, he deepened it.

The Orthodox Jewish Government Official Falsely Accused of Dual Loyalty

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Anne Neuberger is in charge of cybersecurity for the Biden Administration.

California Is Cleansing Jews From History

by Emily Benedek

The state’s proposed new ethnic studies curriculum is even worse than you imagined.

Collecting Crumbs: How to Become Wealthy

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Some become wealthy by making a ton of money overnight. Others gain wealth by collecting the small, seemingly insignificant things.

The Nazi Sympathizer in Georgia

by Michelle Halle, LCSW

My encounter at a military museum left me shaken, confused and alarmed.

Larry King's Enormous Heart

by Rabbi Irwin Katsof

Behind the glitz of Hollywood, Larry was a kind, caring soul who recognized his Jewish roots and used his fame to help the Jewish people.

50 Violinists from 50 States, One Big Thank You

Expressing our profound gratitude to healthcare workers through the language of art.

The Dark Spell of Social Media: A Review of The Social Dilemma

by Judy Gruen

Former Big Tech insiders reveal what made them turn against the powerful platforms they helped create and promote.

When Grief Walks In

by Devorah Mirsky

Coming to grips with the death of my father.

New Senator Holds Great-Grandparents' Immigration Papers

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Sen. Jon Ossoff brought his great grandparents’ Ellis Island documents to his inauguration.

Don't Let Canada Become a World Leader in Administering Death

by Devorah Vale

Canada's laws almost killed my mother. Now they're posed to make it even worse.

Martin Luther King’s Jewish Hope

by Rabbi Ken Brodkin

Inspired by Jewish prophets like Moses, Isaiah and Amos, MLK evoked their message of hope and justice.

Bat Mitzvah Girl Donates All Her Money to Homeless Man who Returned Her Grandma's Wallet

by Judy Cole

A homeless stranger went out of his way to return a grandmother's wallet. Little did he know what would happen next.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Saving America

by Rabbi Benjamin Blech

I tremble at the thought of the country perishing from within. We must find a way to return to the values and the ideals which were the original source of our greatness.