About the Author


Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Rabbi Shraga Simmons is the co-founder of Aish.com, and co-author of "48 Ways to Wisdom" (ArtScroll). He is Founder and Director of Aish.com's advanced learning site. He is co-founder of HonestReporting.com, and author of "David & Goliath", the definitive account of anti-Israel media bias. Originally from Buffalo, New York, he holds a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, and rabbinic ordination from the Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem. He lives with his wife and children in the Modi'in region of Israel.


Idolators - 400 Years

Life is a continuous process toward self-discovery. It is never too late.

Bnei Brak Wise Men

"Whoever talks at length about Exodus from Egypt is praiseworthy."

Four Questions & Slaves

Why are questions so important?

Surfboard Spirituality

Based on his own life experiences, Rabbi Yom Tov Glaser knows that Judaism can speak to today’s disaffected youth.

Urchatz - Karpas

Lessons and ideas behind these two symbols.

Kiddush - First Cup

Why is this one of the 15 steps to freedom?

Seder Plate - 15 Steps

The 15 Seder steps and what they symbolize.

Olympic Silence

Forty years after 11 athletes were murdered in Munich, Israel still mourns alone.

My Life as an Egyptian Muslim Radical

Dr. Tawfik Hamid reveals the indoctrination of Egyptian youth and the election of the extremist Muslim Brotherhood.

Queen Elizabeth & Israel

In 60 years, why has she never visited Israel?

Lost & Found in LA

Embodying Jewish values is the best PR for Torah and the Jewish people.

My Top 10 Quotes

Words that inspire, motivate and ultimately transform.

Tzitzit: Meaning, Symbolism, & How To Wear Tzitzit

Looking to gain some meta-physical "fringe" benefits? Read on to learn about Tzitzit. Discover its meaning, symbolism, and much more.

Purim and Iran

Startling parallels between ancient Persia and Israel’s predicament today.

Shraga's Blog

The horrific murders in France are a wake-up call for us all.

Yom Tzedakah

A special day to educate and inspire toward charitable giving.

Despicable Men

What drives the rich and famous over the edge?

Goldstone's Feeble Backtrack

Goldstone’s attempt at repentance is filled with disingenuous claims and even outright lies.

The Intifada’s Toll

What exactly was Facebook promoting?

Managing Justin Bieber

Scooter Braun's Jewish values keep the teen celebrity grounded. An Aish.com exclusive.

Soul Shyne

The famous rapper tells of life in prison and thriving as a Jew.

Passover Quiz and Trivia Questions Game

How much do you know about Passover? Try this quiz to find out:

Emerging from the Mine

Appreciating the surge of joy at Camp Hope.

Divorce in Judaism

A specific legal process is required to break the marital bond.

Miriam Peretz: A Mother’s Pain, A Mother’s Pride

Miriam Peretz paid an enormous sacrifice – twice -- in defense of Israel.

7 Questions with Danny Ayalon

Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister speaks about Jewish values, the Iranian threat, and evangelical Christians.

Returning Lost Objects

"Finders keepers, losers weepers" is not a Jewish concept.

Parsha: Returning Lost Objects

The wisdom of Jewish law.

Constructive Criticism

How to give it, and how to take it.

The Power of Speech

The tongue holds the keys to life and death.

Don't Add or Subtract

The mitzvot are immutable.

Animal Offerings

Understanding their relevance to the 21st century.

ABC's of Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A 7-point guide to the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony.

Pidyon Ha'ben - Redemption of First Born

Explaining the Jewish ceremony of buying a baby boy for five silver coins.

Upsherin - First Haircut

What's the story behind little Jewish boys running around with long hair?

7 Questions: The Noachide

The amazing journey of Jim Long, an observant Noachide.

The Sin of the Spies

The deeper connection between the wandering in the desert and the destruction of the Holy Temple.

New Aish Center at the Western Wall

Premier educational programs amidst an architectural marvel.

Anti-Semitism and the Holocaust

Unique in its universality, intensity, longevity and irrationality: What is the root of anti-Semitism?

Filling Asaf Ramons Void

The death of Asaf Ramon is a shocking national tragedy.

Tisha B'Av (9th of Av) History, Laws & Restrictions

Overview and laws of the Jewish national day of mourning.

Why Not Intermarry?

Exploring some rational reasons.

Parsha: Full Grown Ox

Parsha: Awesome Power

Parsha: Moses: Master of Self

Parsha: Mutual Responsibility

Parsha: Balancing the World

Parsha: The Mysterious Copper Mirrors

Parsha: Discovering Ourselves

Parsha: Laws of the Four Species

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