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Rabbi Elliot Mathias

Elliot Mathias is Aish's Chief Operating Officer for Global Activities, as well as Executive Director of Aish New York. Elliot is also the founder of Hasbara Fellowships, a program he created while studying at Aish in Jerusalem, Hasbara Fellowships grew under his leadership to become one of the premier campus Israel advocacy organizations in North America, training and supporting thousands of students to stand up for Israel.


Why We Moved to Israel—Now of All Times

In a time of turmoil, we chose Israel—not as an escape, but as home.

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Takeaways of His Assassination

Charlie Kirk inspired a generation with his passion and purpose. In the wake of his horrific murder, how can we draw meaning and direction from the life and example he left behind?

Hitting the Heartland

A group of Aish students tour America, and discover that a good idea is worth pursuing.

The Michigan Rally: A Report

With events organized by students themselves, students refused to let such hate of the Jewish people and Israel to go unanswered.

Students: The Key to Success on Campus

Students themselves are by far the most effective representatives to communicate Israel's message on campus.

UCLA Thought Police

We need to stand up against attempts to bully and intimidate pro-Israel students on campus.

Winning the BDS Battle

BDS is an opportunity to educate young Jews and non-Jews about the validity and nobility of Israel’s cause and values.

Why Aish Is Running in the World Zionist Congress Election

The Jewish People need Aish’s voice. And Aish needs YOUR voice. Together we can tackle the issues facing the Jewish People.

Don’t Be Surprised by Antisemitism

Antisemitism throughout Jewish history is the norm. The Golden Age of American Jewry is the aberration.

An Open Letter to University Presidents

With the eruption of anti-Israel protests on campus, here are five crucial issues for you to consider.

10 Historical Facts About Israel Every Young Jew Should Know

Because you cannot comprehend the current situation without understanding the broader context.

Israel’s War Against Hamas: What You Need to Know

Answers to commonly asked questions.

10 Facts for Israel Advocacy on Campus 2023

Basic facts you need to know to combat the disinformation and outright lies about the situation in Israel.

Israel’s Response in Gaza

Israel is focused on destroying the enemy while doing all it can to minimize the damage to civilians.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Shocking Failure

The NBA star’s controversial response conveys an important lesson about success.

14 Amazing, Unique Facts about Israel

Israel’s 75th birthday is a time to celebrate what we can all agree upon: Israel is an amazing place.

Journey Through the World’s Most Influential Text – the Bible

A wide-ranging interview with historian and scholar, Rabbi Dr. Meir Soloveichik.

Dave Chappelle's Monologue Wasn't Antisemitic

And I thought his monologue was funny.

Kyrie Irving, Black Hebrew Israelites, and the “Real Jews”

Who are the Black Hebrew Israelites and why are they attacking the authenticity of today’s Jews?

Kanye West and the Power of Words

Adidas and others who have gone out of their way to condemn hatred of Jews should be thanked. Let’s not stop there.

Pew Report: Cultural Judaism without Torah Isn’t Working

Young Jews feel culturally Jewish – and that's the beginning and end of their Jewish identity.

 

Why the Jews? Exploring the Unique Meaning of the World's Longest Hatred

A four-part video series on the Jewish perspective to antisemitism.

18 Days

Do not let our heightened sense of unity, love and connection die out with their deaths.

Zev Wolfson: A Modest Visionary

Without fanfare, Mr. Wolfson took responsibility for the physical and spiritual survival of the Jewish People.

The Burning of Woodstock

Woodstock '99 lost the idealism of the original and kept the hedonism. A purposeful focus is the difference between warming the world and burning it.

Going Home

"I always considered myself to be pretty independent. So why, in the back of my mind, was I dreading the inevitable return home with a strange new kippah sitting on my head?"

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