Jewish World

Sir Moses Montefiore: A Brief History

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

He was a protector of the Jewish People and builder of the Land of Israel.

Guns are Not Enough: True Protection after Pittsburgh

by Rabbi Cory Kleinman

In addition to physical security, anti-Semitism requires a spiritual response.

Coming Home from Ramallah

by Zev Roth

Machmud Ibn esh Sharif was in for the shock of his life. An incredible, true story.

What is a Jew?

by Rabbi Ken Spiro and J-TV

A religion? Nation? Race? Culture?

#ShowUpForShabbat

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

This Shabbat, let’s stop the infighting and unite.

A Jewish Response to the Pittsburgh Massacre

by Rabbi Shlomo Farhi

The Jewish people will not be intimidated. This Shabbat, show your Jewish pride.

Remembering the 11 Victims of the Pittsburgh Massacre

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

May each of their memories be a blessing.

Jew-Hatred in America

by Jeff Jacoby

In the America I grew up in, Jews assumed that peace and harmony would go on indefinitely. No more.

Believing “All Jews Should Die”

by Gregg Roman

The murders in Pittsburgh are a sinister sign of our times.

The Synagogue Attack: But It Couldn’t Happen Here

by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff

One of the deadliest attacks on Jews in the history of the United States has happened. It’s time to wake up.

The Lonely Convert

by Aliza Elisheva Garvin

No one warned me of the potential loneliness I’d face or how hard it can be to get married as a convert.

Stop Doing, Start Being: 2018 Shabbat Project to Reach 1,400 Cities

by Simon Apfel

This year’s Shabbat Project includes mountaineers summiting Kilimanjaro and the lone Jew in Larkana, Pakistan, keeping Shabbat with the rest of the Jewish world.

New Study Shows Wearing Tefillin is Good for the Heart

by Rabbi Yitzchok Frankfurter/Amimagazine.org

An exclusive interview with Dr. Jack Rubinstein

Ivory Tower Bigots

by David Mikics

How the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement supports the careers of shoddy university scholars.

Hiding from the Nazi Downstairs

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Elsa Koditschek hid under the noses of the SS family who’d stolen her home.

Nikki Haley: Memorable Quotes

by Nikki Haley

The outspoken pro-Israel diplomat will be sorely missed.

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

by Mitchell Stein

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

by aish.com

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

Judaism and Tattoos

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

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

by aish.com

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

What Does It Mean to be a Chosen People?

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

Unpacking the controversial description of the Jewish people.

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

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

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

Ari Fuld, My Hero

by Adina Hershberg

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

Jews Fighting the News

by Yaakov Astor

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

Sukkot: Living Under the Stars

by Sara Debbie Gutfreund

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

by Breindy Warren Lazor

A hero who fought for Israel and the Jewish people.

9 Lesser Known Facts about Yom Kippur

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

Judging Jews

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

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

by Eve Levy

Feeling the hate on Facebook.

Capturing Adolf Eichmann

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

Sheva Brachot at a Soup Kitchen

by Elazar Abraham

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

Neil Simon and the American Jewish Experience

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

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

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

Sir Isaac Newton and Judaism

by Bluma Gordon

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

Stop Apologizing for Jewish Values

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Sorry, we’re not sorry.

The Best Way to Fight Negative Jewish Stereotypes

by Rabbi Levi Welton

Kiddush Hashem is the mitzvah for our generation.

Team Caleb: Perpetuating Our Friend's Legacy

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

After Buchenwald: Sparks from an Ancient Scroll

by Shlomo Horwitz

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

Why We Stayed on our Birthright

by Birthright Participants

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

Shuls of New York City

by Michael J. Weinstein

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

Swastika on Indiana Synagogue

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

Shulem Lemmer: Jerusalem of Gold

by Shulem Lemmer

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

Institutionalizing Anti-Semitism in UK’s Labour Party

by Melanie Phillips

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

Intermarriage & Judaism: What to Consider Before Leaving the Fold

by Ollie Anisfeld and J-TV

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

by Larry Shafier

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

Mahler’s Niece & the Auschwitz Women’s Orchestra

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

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

by Rabbi Jay Yaacov Schwartz

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

by Euronews.com

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.