About the Author


Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

Dr. Yvette Alt Miller holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from the London School of Economics and has taught at Northwestern University, London Business School, and lectured around the world. Her most recent book, Portraits of Valor: Heroic Jewish Women You Should Know describes the lives of 40 remarkable women who inhabited different eras and lands, giving readers a sense of the vast diversity of Jewish history and experience. It's been praised as inspirational, fascinating, fun and educational.


How to Talk to Your Kids about the Paris Attacks

Five strategies to help our children cope.

Does Religion Make Kids Less Generous?

Far from undermining generosity, Judaism fosters it.

Leftover Recipes

Delicious and foolproof recipes that transform your leftovers into a new meal.

The Priest Uncovering Hidden Atrocities of the Holocaust

Father Patrick Desbois has dedicated his life to unearthing unmarked Jewish mass graves in Eastern Europe.

The Mufti and the Holocaust

Who was Haj Amin Al Husseini and what role did he play in the Holocaust?

Jewish Pumpkin Recipes

Different and delicious!

How Rebbetzin Jungreis Changed My Life

Now it’s our turn to help her.

Our Daughter’s Meaningful Bat Mitzvah

Despite recent negative press, bar/bat mitzvah celebrations can be a profound experience for the entire family.

Oops! That Anti-Jewish Statement was Just an Oversight!

A recent spate of offensive statements and images are being excused as shockingly dumb errors.

Rosh Hashanah: My Facebook Antidote

On Rosh Hashanah we review our life as it actually is, free from illusion and spin.

10 Inspiring Quotes about Learning

To inspire you and your family for a brand-new, successful year.

Heroes of the France Train Attack

This Elul, seize the moment.

A Modern Day Oskar Schindler

Steve Maman has saved 130 Christian and Yazidi women. His Jewish ethics are driving him to do more. An Aish.com exclusive interview.

Europe’s Jew-Free Zones

Jewish life in many parts of the continent is retreating in the face of relentless anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hatred.

Refreshing Summer Salads

Now is the perfect time to enjoy these cool salads.

Worst Day Ever?

A Jewish teen’s poem goes viral, sending an inspiring Jewish message around the world.

Queen Elizabeth’s Nazi Salute

Don’t let an 80-year-old photo distract you from the real threats affecting the Jewish people today.

Shabbos Talk

Practical tips for creating fun and meaningful conversation.

Blacks and Jews in the Crosshairs

Dylann Roof’s manifesto of hate is unfortunately shared by many.

The Professor and the Baby

A photo of an Israeli professor holding a student’s baby goes viral.

Jewish-Chinese Connections

Fascinating facts about Jews and China.

6 Gifts I've Given Myself as a Mother

These are the gifts that have had the biggest impact on me and my family.

Surprising Facts about the Jews of Mexico

Mexico boasts a thriving Jewish community with roots that go back 500 years.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Awkward Interview

The actor walked out of the interview teaching a valuable lesson about proper speech.

The Young Woman who Saved an Airplane

Everyone told her to sit down, but Mussie Weinfeld insisted something was wrong with the plane.

Jerusalem: Facts and Figures

Everything you need to know about Israel’s capital.

The Witch Hunt against Prof. Andrew Pessin

A pro-Israel philosophy professor is being hounded, and you can help.

6 Surprising Jewish Communities

Some of the surprising, diverse places where, against the odds, Jewish life is flourishing.

Jews and Ireland

Six little-known facts about Jewish Ireland.

Anti-Semitism on Campus

Hostility to Jewish students is on the rise.

Yemen’s Last Jews

A visit with the remaining 90 Jews.

5 Rules for Fighting Fair

The latest studies on how to have a good fight.

Purim & the Dress that Took Over the Internet

Appearances can be deceiving.

Muslim Ring of Peace

Over 650 young Muslims have volunteered to guard Oslo Synagogue on Shabbat in support of the Jewish people.

Mocking the Holocaust

There is a recent trend to trivialize and mock the Holocaust through art. What’s behind these shocking depictions?

Recipes for Romance

Chocolate, dates, wine – let’s get cooking.

My Ugly Engagement Ring

With abiding love, my husband designed my unique ring. I opened the box and was aghast. I hated it.

10 Delicious Gluten-Free Desserts

From culinary traditions from around the world.

8 Myths about the Terror Attack in France

Dispelling common distortions about the situation in France.

Climbing Our Own El Capitan

5 strategies to conquer your goals.

The Paris Terror Attack

A long history of threats and violence, against Charlie Hebdo and other targets, has too often been minimized and ignored.

American Hero Going to Israel

After losing his legs in Afghanistan, Brian Mast is still fighting for his country. And now he’s about to fight for Israel.

Non-Meat Jewish Comfort Food

Hot, soothing dishes from around the Jewish world.

Chicken Soup for Your Health

Your bubby was right! Scientific studies reveal the medicinal benefits of chicken soup.

Harry Potter and Jewish Values

News of a Jewish wizard at Hogwarts reminded me of 5 Jewish values reflected in the series of books.

10 Ways to Make December More Jewish

Helping kids enjoy being Jewish during December – and all year round.

5 Ways to Feel Thankful

Effective tools to increase your gratitude.

My Son’s Bar Mitzvah: My 5 Big Mistakes

Don’t sweat the details and make sure you focus on the meaning of the day.

Dachau’s Stolen Sign

As the last generation to know Holocaust survivors, the theft reminds us of our responsibility to preserve their memories.

Protesting the Met’s “Death of Klinghoffer”

The death of Leon Klinghoffer cannot be explained away.

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