Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith lives in Jerusalem with his wife and children. He is the chief editor of Aish.com, one of the world's largest Judaism websites. He is the author of Shmooze: A Guide to Thought-Provoking Discussion on Essential Jewish Issues – a must-have little book for anyone who loves a good question, and the co-author of Rabbi Noah Weinberg’s 48 Ways to Wisdom and Wisdom for Living: Rabbi Noah Weinberg of the Parsha.
by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith
In honor of Rabbi Weinberg’s 15th yahrzeit, spend some time answering the following 7 questions.
Judaism's 5 steps to cleaning your slate.
I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The rowdy audience of millennials burst into applause when he stated, "God is real. God loves you. Believe that, I do."
Why did Aish.com post that offensive quote?
The mohel instructed me to hold the baby’s legs tight, thrusting me into the reality of what was unfolding.
One milestone day encapsulated the highs and lows of raising a child with Down's syndrome.
The actress's desire for a Christmas tree isn't trivial. It represents the contemporary Jew's struggle to hold onto her Jewish identity.
Prenatal genetic testing is eliminating babies who would otherwise be born with Down syndrome. France wants to keep it that way.
2000 original works of art by the incredibly talented painter went up in smoke.
To fix or not to fix? A too-good-to-be-true story for Elul.
A miraculous true story demonstrates the power of prayer and reminds us never to give up hope.
Rabbi Reuven Biermacher loved every Jew and radiated a fervent passion for Torah.
I went to Toronto expecting to confront my mother's death more deeply; I encountered instead my father's remarkable dedication to life.
Including you don’t need to be Jewish to get to Heaven.
Uproot the poor decisions from your past by utilizing Judaism’s steps of repentance.
Outrage or overreaction?
Exploring Judaism can mean un-learning mistaken ideas, as much as it means learning new ones.
How the Jewish mourning laws counteract the upheaval left in death’s wake.
My mother was a strong, opinionated dynamo. How could she be gone, just like that?
Jews in Europe are once again targets, this time in Copenhagen.
The growing rift within the Jewish people is making it almost impossible to discuss the issue of intermarriage.
The Har Nof massacre has stripped away the veneer of security, leaving us feeling vulnerable.
How to access the transformational power of Yom Kippur.
Three ways to prepare for your personal judgment day.
The fashion faux pas is offensive, but save your indignation and focus on more critical issues.
How can I be of the same species as the person who saws off a man's head with a 6-inch knife?
The Jewish prayer may have stopped a would-be suicide bomber who was Jewish.
Points of clarity uncovered by the war.
Advice to my younger self.
With outrageous levels of insanity overtaking the world, we need him now more than ever.
Without this quality, it's likely you would. With it, we can remain united.
Five apologies that Jews would rather hear than Gary Oldman’s.
Seven snapshots from an intense week in Israel.
Does it really matter?
Now's the time to reassert your Jewish identity with increased pride and joy.
How many donors does Aish.com have?
My kids could tell you more but these are the primary issues I confront on a daily basis.
Should the ADL global study on anti-Semitism be cause for alarm?
Readers want to know: Why did Aish.com post Tal Fortgang’s article, “Checking My Privilege”?
Is Donald Sterling’s racism worse because he’s a Jew?
Why I’m fortunate to be living in Israel.
Is life really fair?
Imagine taking Ahmadinejad to the Third Temple that just descended on Jerusalem.
Responding to the horrific murder of Leiby Kletzky.
Who is the master of your universe? A Rosh Hashanah meditation.
Becoming parents of a baby with Down's syndrome has forced us to reconsider our views on parenting and what it means to lead a meaningful life.
In Judaism, you can't be holy without the physical.
Our task is to go out and build our world. And then comes Day Seven.
Why should the mayor of New York City be the only person to ride an Israeli bus without fear?
Accusations of hypocrisy leveled at the author of "The Book of Virtues" teach us an important lesson about how we instill values in our children.
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