by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

In honor of Rabbi Weinberg’s 15th yahrzeit, spend some time answering the following 7 questions.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Judaism's 5 steps to cleaning your slate.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

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."

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Why did Aish.com post that offensive quote?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The mohel instructed me to hold the baby’s legs tight, thrusting me into the reality of what was unfolding.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

One milestone day encapsulated the highs and lows of raising a child with Down's syndrome.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The actress's desire for a Christmas tree isn't trivial. It represents the contemporary Jew's struggle to hold onto her Jewish identity.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Prenatal genetic testing is eliminating babies who would otherwise be born with Down syndrome. France wants to keep it that way.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

2000 original works of art by the incredibly talented painter went up in smoke.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

To fix or not to fix? A too-good-to-be-true story for Elul.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

A miraculous true story demonstrates the power of prayer and reminds us never to give up hope.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Rabbi Reuven Biermacher loved every Jew and radiated a fervent passion for Torah.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

I went to Toronto expecting to confront my mother's death more deeply; I encountered instead my father's remarkable dedication to life.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Including you don’t need to be Jewish to get to Heaven.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Uproot the poor decisions from your past by utilizing Judaism’s steps of repentance.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Outrage or overreaction?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Exploring Judaism can mean un-learning mistaken ideas, as much as it means learning new ones.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

How the Jewish mourning laws counteract the upheaval left in death’s wake.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

My mother was a strong, opinionated dynamo. How could she be gone, just like that?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Jews in Europe are once again targets, this time in Copenhagen.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The growing rift within the Jewish people is making it almost impossible to discuss the issue of intermarriage.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The Har Nof massacre has stripped away the veneer of security, leaving us feeling vulnerable.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

How to access the transformational power of Yom Kippur.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Three ways to prepare for your personal judgment day.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The fashion faux pas is offensive, but save your indignation and focus on more critical issues.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

How can I be of the same species as the person who saws off a man's head with a 6-inch knife?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

The Jewish prayer may have stopped a would-be suicide bomber who was Jewish.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Points of clarity uncovered by the war.

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Advice to my younger self.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

With outrageous levels of insanity overtaking the world, we need him now more than ever.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Without this quality, it's likely you would. With it, we can remain united.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Five apologies that Jews would rather hear than Gary Oldman’s.

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Seven snapshots from an intense week in Israel.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Does it really matter?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Now's the time to reassert your Jewish identity with increased pride and joy.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

How many donors does Aish.com have?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

My kids could tell you more but these are the primary issues I confront on a daily basis.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Should the ADL global study on anti-Semitism be cause for alarm?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Readers want to know: Why did Aish.com post Tal Fortgang’s article, “Checking My Privilege”?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Is Donald Sterling’s racism worse because he’s a Jew?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Why I’m fortunate to be living in Israel.

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Is life really fair?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Imagine taking Ahmadinejad to the Third Temple that just descended on Jerusalem.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Responding to the horrific murder of Leiby Kletzky.

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Who is the master of your universe? A Rosh Hashanah meditation.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

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.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

In Judaism, you can't be holy without the physical.

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Our task is to go out and build our world. And then comes Day Seven.

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

Why should the mayor of New York City be the only person to ride an Israeli bus without fear?

by Rabbi Nechemia Coopersmith

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.