About the Author

Rabbi Steven Burg

Rabbi Steve Burg is Aish’s CEO and the chair of Aish Ha’am, a new party that will be running for the World Zionist Congress this spring. He has also served on the Board of Governors of the Jewish Agency and as an Executive Board member of the Rabbinical Council of America.

Ben Shapiro’s Moral Courage

by Rabbi Steven Burg

In standing up to Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens, Ben Shapiro deserves support for calling out right-wing antisemitism and speaking the truth, even when it’s costly.

Tucker Carlson Is Spreading Lies about Jews and the Temple Mount

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Carlson’s tactic of asking loaded questions and then letting guests spread falsehoods allows him to fuel outrage while keeping his hands clean—a cynical strategy that deserves exposure.

Iran Attacks, Israel Unites: The Eternal Jewish Response

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Throughout history, the Jewish people have faced enemies bent on their destruction. Today is no different — and neither is the response.

Jewish Future Depends on Positive Identity, Not Just Fighting Antisemitism

by Rabbi Steven Burg

The future of the Jewish people depends on building a positive, meaningful Jewish identity that makes our heritage worth preserving and passing on.

Next Generation of Jewish Leaders are Warriors in a Digital Age

by Rabbi Steven Burg

These young Jews have proven themselves to be modern-day Lions of Judah, wielding their smartphones as effectively as swords in the battle for truth and justice.

Political Inaction Fuels Rising Antisemitism

by Rabbi Steven Burg

The reluctance to prosecute antisemitic acts as hate crimes stands in stark contrast to how other forms of bigotry are treated.

The Washington Post’s Protocols of Zion

by Rabbi Steven Burg

The newspaper’s reporting on Jewish concerns about campus antisemitism revives history’s ugliest antisemitic myths.

Iran’s Attack on Israel

by Rabbi Steven Burg

We thank the Almighty, working through the IDF, for protecting the Jewish people from the massive attack from Iran.

Good with Money: Funding the Jewish Future with Mike Leven

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Only 30% of Jews give to Jewish causes. Recognizing that significant funding gap, philanthropist Mike Leven created the Jewish Future Pledge.

Good With Money: Adam Milstein on Entrepreneurial Philanthropy

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Adam Milstein is a philanthroneur - a businessman who proactively creates new opportunities for effective philanthropy. He has parlayed his success in business into a vigorous defense against antisemitism. His core teaching is that "when you are philanthropic good things happen."

Good With Money: Bari Erber on Work/Life Balance

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Bari Erber is a highly successful entrepreneur who has managed to strike that fine balance between a demanding work schedule, her family (she's a mother of six), and her passion for her philanthropy.

Good With Money: Bob Diener, Co-Founder & President of Getaroom.com

by Rabbi Steven Burg

Bob Diener helped revolutionize the travel industry with his groundbreaking Hotels.com website. He is also a passionate philanthropist who believes that successful people are "stewards" of this world who are obligated to leave it in a better state than which they found it.