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.


Sukkot in the Time of Ebola

Feeling security in a hostile world we cannot control.

5 True Stories for Yom Kippur

From a Soviet labor camp to an ISIS prison, inspiring stories of people who clung to observing Yom Kippur, despite the odds.

The Death of Klinghoffer Controversy

It is a disgrace that The New York Metropolitan Opera insists on performing this offensive, anti-Semitic work.

Don Fernando Aguilar’s Amazing Shofar

How a community of Jews defied the Spanish Inquisition to listen to the Shofar.

6 Surprising Facts about Jewish Scotland

Welcome to the land of Jewish kilts and kosher haggis.

5 Inspiring Ways to Start the New Year

Spiritual growth based on scientific research.

Remembering Steven Sotloff

The murdered journalist clung to his Jewish identity in captivity.

The Rise of Anti-Semitism in Britain

Nearly two thirds of British Jews are questioning their future in the United Kingdom.

Rabbi Shot Walking to Shul

The motivation for this crime is being investigated, but nothing can justify the killing of an innocent man walking to his place of worship.

Attacking Jews over Gaza

Threats and violence against Jews – ostensibly as protest for the current war in Gaza – have spread to cities worldwide.

10 Ideas Judaism Gave the World

Some revolutionary concepts found in the Torah.

Paris Synagogue Attack

In the heart of Paris, calls to kill the Jews inflame a violent mob. An exclusive Aish.com interview.

English Words with Hebrew Origins

These common English words have their origins in Hebrew and Jewish thought.

The $300 Charity Fiasco

A Chinese millionaire’s largesse to NY’s homeless spins out of control.

Mohammad Zoabi: A Brave Arab Israeli

One 17-year-old Muslim teen is risking his life to support Israel.

Exotic Jewish Recipes

Distinctive, low-fat Jewish dishes from other countries.

Rise of the Far Right in Europe

The far right and even neo-Nazi parties gained strength in the recent elections.

The Brussels Jewish Museum Attack

5 ways to respond.

The Western Wall Infographic

Everything you need to know about Israel’s most-visited site. Perfect to share for Jerusalem Day.

Bring Back Our Girls

What do 276 girls kidnapped in Nigeria have to do with me?

No E-Mails After 6pm

Five ways to use the momentum of Passover to break free from electronic slavery.

Anti-Semitism in America

The Kansas City JCC murders remind us that virulent anti-Semitism does exists in the United States.

The Power of a Smile

How my pasted smile got me through a very difficult week.

Flight 370: Without a Trace

The agony of not knowing.

Harold Ramis’ Search for Meaning

The writer and director of Groundhog Day passes away, leaving behind a legacy of funny, thoughtful films.

Shabbat & Good Health

According to latest research, Shabbat improves mental, physical and emotional health.

The Man at the Wall

Rabbi Meir Schuster introduced me to the beauty of Shabbat in Jerusalem. I never got the chance to thank him.

Shirley Temple Black and Fulfilling our Potential

She was a lot more than a famous actress.

Skating to Schindler’s List

Yulia Lipnitskaya’s Olympic performance: breathtaking or bad taste?

Shabbat in an Hour

Making Shabbat dinner does not have to be daunting. Here are my favorite short cuts.

Romantic Comedies May Save Your Marriage

11 questions for you and your spouse to discuss after watching a rom-com.

Combatting Academic Bigotry against Israel

The best response to anti-Semitism is to deepen your pride in being Jewish.

4 Ways to Deal with the Polar Vortex

How to use this unique period for spiritual growth.

Not Your Typical Kosher Restaurant

Jeff Aeder, the owner of Chicago’s hottest kosher restaurant, donates all the profits to charity.

Israel Helping its Enemies

Hamas leader seeks medical care for granddaughter in the Jewish state he hopes to destroy.

Giving Up TV

Why our family doesn’t watch television.

13 Things Your Family Can Do This Halloween

Alternatives to trick-or-treating.

Hobby Lobby’s Hanukkah Decoration Fiasco

The company inadvertently reminds us the meaning of the holiday.

The Navy Yard Shootings

We can’t take life for granted.

5 Ways to Get the Most out of Hebrew School

Hebrew school is not like taking your shirts to the dry cleaners.

The Science of Shofar

How our body’s reaction to hearing the shofar’s blast primes us for real change.

Over the Top Bar Mitzvah Videos

What can we expect when so many Jews are denying their kids a serious Jewish education.

Ashton Kutcher’s Advice for Teens

Elul, Ashton Kutcher and an unlikely source for teen advice.

Royal Jewish Name

Jewish names speak to our very essence.

Tootsie & Beauty Bias

Dustin Hoffman would never have given Tootsie a second look.

Zimmerman Acquittal

It’s not easy to have the humility to say we don’t know.

Love is a Choice

How to stop treating your fellow Jews as the enemy.

Why Pursue Justice against Aging Nazis?

Efraim Zuroff wants the world to know that injustice won't be tolerated.

Nazis on the Run

How Nazis evaded justice with the help of the Vatican and the Red Cross.

How Do You Spell Knaidel?

The National Spelling puts its spotlight on Yiddish. Is it a dying language?

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