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Nikki Haley: Memorable Quotes

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Nikki Haley: Memorable Quotes

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The outspoken pro-Israel diplomat will be sorely missed.

What is Hezbollah?

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What is Hezbollah?

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Tony Badran, Research Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, explains how the backing of Iran has served to legitimize Hezbollah on the world stage, making the group all the more dangerous.

Who Will Write Our History: The Incredible True Story of the Warsaw Ghetto Archives

Jewish World

Who Will Write Our History: The Incredible True Story of the Warsaw Ghetto Archives

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One group was committed to preserving the truth about the Holocaust even if there would be no survivors.

We Are All Jews Here: The Heroism of Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds

Jewish World

We Are All Jews Here: The Heroism of Master Sgt. Roddie Edmonds

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An American POW risks his life and defies a German commandant’s order to separate Jewish American soldiers.

Judaism and Tattoos

Jewish World

Judaism and Tattoos

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Even though you can get buried in a Jewish cemetery if you have one, there are a number of compelling reasons why the Torah prohibits tattoos.

Keeping Ari Fuld’s Legacy Alive

Jewish World

Keeping Ari Fuld’s Legacy Alive

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What you can do to honor this passionate, courageous leader.

What Does It Mean to be a Chosen People?

Jewish World

What Does It Mean to be a Chosen People?

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Unpacking the controversial description of the Jewish people.

Jewish World

"The Angel": Secret Mossad Spy, or Cunning Double-agent?

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One of the greatest suspense thrillers of all-time. And it's true. An Aish.com exclusive.

Ari Fuld, My Hero

Jewish World

Ari Fuld, My Hero

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Beneath his courage and strength, Ari deeply loved his fellow Jews.

Jews Fighting the News

Jewish World

Jews Fighting the News

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Organizations like HonestReporting that monitor the media for anti-Israel bias are needed more than ever.

Sukkot: Living Under the Stars

Jewish World

Sukkot: Living Under the Stars

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Kyle Maynard’s courage to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, despite having no hands or feet, encapsulates the mindset of the sukkah.

Ari Fuld: A Man of Action

Jewish World

Ari Fuld: A Man of Action

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A hero who fought for Israel and the Jewish people.

9 Lesser Known Facts about Yom Kippur

Jewish World

9 Lesser Known Facts about Yom Kippur

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Including the mitzvah to eat a festive meal the day before the holy day.

Judging Jews

Jewish World

Judging Jews

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This new year I’m trying to stop labeling people.

Jews, Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Up for Who You Are

Jewish World

Jews, Don’t Be Afraid to Stand Up for Who You Are

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Feeling the hate on Facebook.

Capturing Adolf Eichmann

Jewish World

Capturing Adolf Eichmann

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The true story behind one of the most famous covert missions in history.

Why are Palestinian Refugees Different from all Other Refugees?

Middle East

Why are Palestinian Refugees Different from all Other Refugees?

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The unique status afforded to Palestinians is the single biggest stumbling block to achieving peace.

Sheva Brachot at a Soup Kitchen

Jewish World

Sheva Brachot at a Soup Kitchen

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Instead of spending big and showing off, one Brooklyn family celebrates at a soup kitchen.

Neil Simon and the American Jewish Experience

Jewish World

Neil Simon and the American Jewish Experience

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The prolific, award-winning playwright died at age 91.

Doron Almog: Israeli Hero Championing Special Needs Children

Israel Diary

Doron Almog: Israeli Hero Championing Special Needs Children

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The retired military general and decorated Israeli soldier views his most courageous mission as transforming the stigma of disabled children in Israel.

Remembering Senator John McCain, Friend of Israel & the Jewish People

Jewish World

Remembering Senator John McCain, Friend of Israel & the Jewish People

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Sen. McCain was a staunch supporter of Israel and a relentless voice for civility and decency in public policy.

Sir Isaac Newton and Judaism

Jewish World

Sir Isaac Newton and Judaism

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The scientist’s recently disclosed private papers reveal his deep reverence for ancient Jewish wisdom.

Stop Apologizing for Jewish Values

Jewish World

Stop Apologizing for Jewish Values

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Sorry, we’re not sorry.

The Best Way to Fight Negative Jewish Stereotypes

Jewish World

The Best Way to Fight Negative Jewish Stereotypes

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Kiddush Hashem is the mitzvah for our generation.

Male Bonding in Israel

Israel Diary

Male Bonding in Israel

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90 Jewish men from around the world who made their way through Israel on a personal journey for meaning and significance.

Team Caleb: Perpetuating Our Friend's Legacy

Jewish World

Team Caleb: Perpetuating Our Friend's Legacy

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When their friend was diagnosed with cancer, a group of teens sprang into action and raised significant funds for charity.

The Missing Israeli Flags

Middle East

The Missing Israeli Flags

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Arabs came to the protest in Tel Aviv because they oppose the very existence of a Jewish state, including its most innocuous symbol.

After Buchenwald: Sparks from an Ancient Scroll

Jewish World

After Buchenwald: Sparks from an Ancient Scroll

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Rabbi Hershel Schacter, the first rabbi to enter Buchenwald, and the survivor who renounced his faith in God.

In a Bomb Shelter in Southern Israel

Israel Diary

In a Bomb Shelter in Southern Israel

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What it’s like to be awakened by a 'Code Red' siren alerting you to the incoming Palestinian missile.

Why We Stayed on our Birthright

Jewish World

Why We Stayed on our Birthright

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Instead of responsibly hearing from both sides, they chose to hear a one-sided narrative from the Palestinian perspective.

Critics of Nation-State Law Misunderstand Israel’s Constitutional System

Middle East

Critics of Nation-State Law Misunderstand Israel’s Constitutional System

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The new law isn’t meant to be read in isolation, but in concert with other Basic Laws enshrining Israel’s democratic system and fundamental human rights.

Shuls of New York City

Jewish World

Shuls of New York City

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My journey back to Judaism lead me to helping Holocaust survivors and creating a book of 613 photos of shuls in the five boroughs.

Palestinian Jihad: Interviews with Failed Suicide Bombers

Middle East

Palestinian Jihad: Interviews with Failed Suicide Bombers

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A must-see but hard to watch video. Viewer discretion is advised.

Swastika on Indiana Synagogue

Jewish World

Swastika on Indiana Synagogue

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Indiana is experiencing an uptick in anti-Semitic incidents like the rest of the country.

Blaming Israel for Saving Lives

Middle East

Blaming Israel for Saving Lives

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New York Times blames Israel for creating more friction with Syria by saving 400 Syrian civilians.

Shulem Lemmer: Jerusalem of Gold

Jewish World

Shulem Lemmer: Jerusalem of Gold

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Get a taste of the Belzer Hasidic singer who was discovered by Universal Music.

Origins of the Word Palestine

Middle East

Origins of the Word Palestine

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We often hear claims that Palestinians are "native" or indigenous to the land of Israel, but does history back this up? It's worth taking a look.

Institutionalizing Anti-Semitism in UK’s Labour Party

Jewish World

Institutionalizing Anti-Semitism in UK’s Labour Party

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The real task is to start telling the British public that everything they hear about Israel from the media and intelligentsia is a lie.

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Middle East

The "If Only Israel" Syndrome

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The misguided notion that if only Israel did this or that, peace would be at hand.

Israel's Security Checkpoints and Border Wall: A Reality Check

Middle East

Israel's Security Checkpoints and Border Wall: A Reality Check

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The disruption and inconvenience is offset by the lives being saved.

Intermarriage & Judaism: What to Consider Before Leaving the Fold

Jewish World

Intermarriage & Judaism: What to Consider Before Leaving the Fold

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Answers appealing to guilt aren’t effective. One needs to know why it’s in his best interest to marry a Jew.

When My Son’s Car Broke Down Outside Kiryat Joel

Jewish World

When My Son’s Car Broke Down Outside Kiryat Joel

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If you get upset at a fellow Jew, remember this story.

Mahler’s Niece & the Auschwitz Women’s Orchestra

Jewish World

Mahler’s Niece & the Auschwitz Women’s Orchestra

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A century ago, one of Europe's great musicians tried to erase her Jewish heritage. Instead, she heroically saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

Jewish Morocco Revisited

Jewish World

Jewish Morocco Revisited

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Morocco’s modern-day monarchy has incredible admiration for its historic Jewish community which dates back to the first century.

Anti-Semitism Pushing France's Jews to Consider Israel Move

Jewish World

Anti-Semitism Pushing France's Jews to Consider Israel Move

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A wave of hate crime against Jews is forcing many to wrestle with their identity and consider what had once been unimaginable to them – moving to Israel.

Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots

Jewish World

Elvis Presley’s Jewish Roots

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I was all shook up in Mississippi.

Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Dialogue

Jewish World

Seven Principles for Maintaining Jewish Dialogue

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How to overcome disagreements respectfully to ensure we continue to thrive as a people.

Palestine Soccer Team and Other Appropriations of Jewish History

Middle East

Palestine Soccer Team and Other Appropriations of Jewish History

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Galloway’s willful misreading of Jewish soccer history is just the latest example of twisting historical facts.

The Last Jew of Peki’in

Israel Diary

The Last Jew of Peki’in

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Peki'in has had a Jewish presence since the Second Temple period, until Arab riots in the 1930s. Meet the remaining member of the Zinatis, the only family who returned.

Israel Is Losing the Social Media War

Middle East

Israel Is Losing the Social Media War

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Military supremacy is no longer enough. The war of words can matter more than bullets.

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