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Passover and the Eleventh Plague

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Passover and the Eleventh Plague

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The linkage between Passover and Tisha B'Av offers us tremendous hope and comfort in this tragic time.

Bring Shabbat Home: Live Pre-Shabbat Event

Bring Shabbat Home: Live Pre-Shabbat Event

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This is a time to rally together in unity. Don't miss this event, hosted by Charlie Harary.

Becoming a Dad during the COVID-19 Crisis

Becoming a Dad during the COVID-19 Crisis

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In truth, we are all creations of crisis.

Evidence for the Exodus

Evidence for the Exodus

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Examining the historicity of the biblical exodus.

The First Quarantine in Egypt

The First Quarantine in Egypt

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Why the Jewish people could not leave their homes Passover night.

Famous NY Mohel Passes Away from COVID-19

Famous NY Mohel Passes Away from COVID-19

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Rabbi Romi Cohn saved 56 Jewish families during WWII and embodied Jewish values.

One Rabbi's Dream to Close All Shuls

One Rabbi's Dream to Close All Shuls

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Rabbi SR Hirsch wrote that closing "all synagogues by Jewish hands would constitute the strongest protest against the abandonment of the Torah in home and life."

Coronavirus: A Time for Kindness

Coronavirus: A Time for Kindness

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An inspiring true story about the compassion of others.

Looking for God: A Lesson from a Survivor

Looking for God: A Lesson from a Survivor

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Everything can stripped away from us, except our choice.

Let Aish Say Kaddish for You

Let Aish Say Kaddish for You

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A solution for those who presently can no longer say kaddish in a minyan for a loved one.

Eradicating Polio: When Two Jewish Researchers Changed the World

Eradicating Polio: When Two Jewish Researchers Changed the World

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Dr. Jonas Salk and Dr. Albert Sabin invented vaccines against polio.

Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits on the Coronavirus

Rabbi Yitzchak Berkovits on the Coronavirus

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The following address was given to Aish HaTorah staff around the world through a zoom call.

Yeshiva University Takes the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney by Storm

Yeshiva University Takes the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tourney by Storm

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Despite the coronavirus, the Maccabees advance to the Sweet Sixteen. Aish.com exclusive interview with Head Coach Elliot Steinmetz.

My Name was My Mask

My Name was My Mask

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Like Esther, I hid my Jewish identity and saw the underbelly of anti-Semitism.

Wise Men of Chelm: Fact and Fiction

Wise Men of Chelm: Fact and Fiction

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The mythical comic town of Chelm was a beloved staple of Yiddish literature.

Fighting Anti-Semitism, Both Left and Right

Fighting Anti-Semitism, Both Left and Right

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Contemporary anti-Semitic libel of the Jewish State parallels classic anti-Semitism against Jews.

Ethiopian Jew who Helped Mossad Save Jews

Ethiopian Jew who Helped Mossad Save Jews

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Takele Mekonen bravely partnered with the Mossad to help smuggle countless fellow Ethiopian Jews to freedom in Israel. He is now a successful tech executive in Israel.

Purim at Goebbels’ Castle

Purim at Goebbels’ Castle

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On March 8, 1945, a group of American soldiers observed Purim in Rheydt, Germany, vanquishing a modern-day Haman.

The Bomb Threat at My Kids’ School

The Bomb Threat at My Kids’ School

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A bomb threat made us value Jewish education more than ever.

Vengeance is Mine

Vengeance is Mine

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The Allied Forces gave the Jewish boys in Prague a gift: baseball bats and a group of captured Nazis.

The Life and Times of Glikl bas Leyb: a 17th-Century Woman for the Ages

The Life and Times of Glikl bas Leyb: a 17th-Century Woman for the Ages

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Nearly 300 years after her death, Glikl has become an unlikely literary celebrity.

Stranded in London, Ontario

Stranded in London, Ontario

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You never know the impact of one act of kindness.

Anti-Jewish Words Added to Oxford Dictionary

Anti-Jewish Words Added to Oxford Dictionary

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Additions to a major dictionary show that anti-Jewish slurs are becoming more common.

Orthodox Athlete Missing the Olympics

Orthodox Athlete Missing the Olympics

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Despite her Olympic dreams being dashed, Estee Ackerman is still an Olympic champion proudly representing the Jewish people.

Lena Bryant's Legacy: Inspiring True Story

Lena Bryant's Legacy: Inspiring True Story

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The Jewish fashion pioneer changed the way women dressed and did business.

Top 5 Reasons to Learn Hebrew

Top 5 Reasons to Learn Hebrew

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Why you should sign up to Aish Academy’s just-launched online Hebrew Ulpan course.

What I Learned from Rabbi Noah Weinberg

What I Learned from Rabbi Noah Weinberg

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How writing his biography and immersing myself in the life of Rabbi Weinberg changed my life.

Red Sea Spies: The True Story

Red Sea Spies: The True Story

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Far from being passive victims, it was the Ethiopian Jews' incredible heroism, sacrifice and steadfast commitment that enabled them to be saved.

At the White House for Release of Trump’s Peace Plan: A Historic Day, No Matter the Outcome

At the White House for Release of Trump’s Peace Plan: A Historic Day, No Matter the Outcome

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On the day after we marked the liberation from Auschwitz, I had goosebumps sitting in the East Room of the White House.

Blaming Jews for Murder: Modern Blood Libel

Blaming Jews for Murder: Modern Blood Libel

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Jews have been blamed for violence in cases where they’ve been victims or tried to help.

Holocaust Rescue in the Philippines

Holocaust Rescue in the Philippines

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Over poker games and whiskey, a group of idealistic men hatched a plan to rescue 1,200 Jews.

Auschwitz 75 Years Later: Universal Lessons

Auschwitz 75 Years Later: Universal Lessons

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With the global resurgence of anti-Semitic incitement, violence and terror, these are the crucial lessons we must take to heart.

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

Dovid, Melech Yisrael: 4 Facts about This Iconic Jewish Song

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Get a deeper understanding of this famous song.

King Saul: King of Poland for a Day

King Saul: King of Poland for a Day

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The incredible story of Saul Wahl Katzenellenbogen, who briefly occupied the throne of Poland in 1587.

Uncle Mordechai's Scars

Uncle Mordechai's Scars

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Through his mother’s quick thinking, my uncle survived the Holocaust. But the older he got, the more reclusive he became.

Israel’s Biggest Diplomatic Event Sends Powerful Message

Israel’s Biggest Diplomatic Event Sends Powerful Message

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Why Jerusalem is the right place to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.

Want Zionism To Survive? Keep It Simple.

Want Zionism To Survive? Keep It Simple.

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Rather than reveling in nuance and complexity, we should tell ourselves a simple story of national and religious pride.

The State of American Jewry

The State of American Jewry

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A review of "The New American Judaism: How Jews Practice Their Religion Today"

Cambodian Princess Has a Bat Mitzvah

Cambodian Princess Has a Bat Mitzvah

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Elior Koroghli, a member of the Cambodian Royal Family and an Orthodox Jew, recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, the first of its kind in Cambodia.

All Jewish History in Under 18 Minutes

All Jewish History in Under 18 Minutes

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Jewish history for ridiculously busy people.

(Anti-)Orthodox

(Anti-)Orthodox

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The media always seems to miss the big story about Orthodox Jews.

Jewish and Proud

Jewish and Proud

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Monday, January 6, is “Jewish and Proud” Day in the United States.

5 Reasons Why “Daf Yomi” Electrifies the Jewish World

5 Reasons Why “Daf Yomi” Electrifies the Jewish World

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A quarter-million people celebrate Siyum Hashas – completing the 7-year daily Talmud study cycle.

6 Common Foods Popularized by Jews

6 Common Foods Popularized by Jews

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Common foods whose popularity was spread by Jews.

For God's Sake, Wake Up

For God's Sake, Wake Up

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Confronting anti-Semitism requires empowering the next generation with knowledge and Jewish wisdom that engenders Jewish pride and strength.

Torah Is Food for the Soul: Celebrating the Completion of Learning the Talmud

Torah Is Food for the Soul: Celebrating the Completion of Learning the Talmud

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We defeat the anti-Semites by embracing Torah stronger and dedicating ourselves to share it with our brothers and sisters.

Jews of Monsey Will Not Be Cowed

Jews of Monsey Will Not Be Cowed

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Less than 24 hours after the attack, Jews sang and danced, celebrating the dedication of a new Torah scroll.

Orthodox Rabbi and Non-Religious Jew Share One Goal

Orthodox Rabbi and Non-Religious Jew Share One Goal

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These two former Israelis have formed an improbable partnership to tackle the worrying threat of assimilation.

The Monsey Hanukkah Horror

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Monsey Hanukkah Horror

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We Jews, descendants of the Maccabees, need to become more Jewish, not less Jewish.

Daf Yomi and Hanukkah: Becoming Engaged Jews

Daf Yomi and Hanukkah: Becoming Engaged Jews

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Enemies of the Jewish people try to get us to forget the Torah. Engaging in Torah learning ensures we remember it.

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