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. She is the author of Angels at the Table: A Practical Guide to Celebrating Shabbat,  which had been praised as "life changing" and compared to having a friend guide the reader through a typical Shabbat, and of Portraits of Valor: Heroic Jewish Women You Should Know, which 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.


Anti-Semitism in Sign Language

The recent controversy over an online sign language dictionary shines a spotlight on anti-Semitic signs.

British Public Figures Call Jeremy Corbyn an Anti-Semite

24 influential Brits have taken a stand not to support the anti-Semitic politician, despite the political costs.

Cissy’s Tiny Kitchen

The lessons I learned from my Great Aunt Cissy are helping me deal with the coronavirus.

Let Them Eat Babka

Now is the time to bake this traditional Jewish delicacy. Including special Shavuot recipe.

Violins of Hope: Telling Holocaust Stories Through Music

Niv Ashkenazi's new album featuring instruments and music by composers that were affected by the Holocaust.

Borscht: The Favorite Jewish Soup

A brief history of Jewish borscht, plus three recipes.

Daring Exploits of the Man who Brought 120,000 Jews to Israel

Like Queen Esther, Shlomo Hillel risked his life to miraculously save Jews of Babylonia, a province of Ancient Persia.

Cheesecake: A History

Surprising facts about this popular Jewish dish, as well as recipes from around the world, including Lindy's famous cheesecake.

Feel Israel's Pain

With Israel under attack, do we care enough to help?

Israeli Salad!

This ubiquitous salad captures the flavors of the Jewish state.

5 Strategies to Help Israel Win the Online Battle

An expert on diplomacy and social media suggests ways we all can help Israel.

Ben & Jerry’s Unfair Boycott of Israel

The ice cream makers are wrong to single Israel out for criticism.

Tahina: History, Facts and Recipes for the Versatile Israeli Food

Discover why tahina is one of Israel’s most popular foods.

5 Amazing, Iconic Jewish Cookies

Five iconic Jewish cookies – and recipes – that reflect the vicissitudes of Jewish history and the resourcefulness of Jewish cooks.

Jewish Foods from Ukraine

Some of the most beloved Jewish dishes have their roots in Ukraine.

30 Jewish Girl Names Derived from Flowers

Jewish parents have long turned to names derived from flowers and plants when choosing names for their children.  Here are 30 beautiful girl names that come from flowers.

Frontline Warriors: Watch New Documentary on the Fight Against Antisemitism on Campus

Aish’s must-see film showcases three students standing up to the barrage of Jew-hatred and the root causes of antisemitism.

October 8: A Must-See Documentary

The new film explores the proliferation of antisemitism and support for Hamas after the October 7 massacre.

Telling the World About the Nazi Genocide

The true story behind The World Will Tremble, how Jews escaped from a concentration camp and warned the world about the Holocaust.

Purim Foods around the World

Hamentashen are old hat. Try some lesser-known Purim treats.

Hamas and the BBC’s Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone

The BBC hid Hamas links and statements in a recent documentary about Gaza. Many are defending the film.

Nazi Poster Baby Was Jewish

In the 1930s, the Nazis’ perfect “Aryan” baby was actually a penniless Jewish immigrant.

The Bibas Family

The Bibas family has become a symbol of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Viral AI Video Against Antisemitism

What would the world look like if we all stood against anti-Jewish hate?

Kate Middleton’s Surprising Fashion Announcement

And how it aligns with the Jewish value of modesty.

Outspoken Columbia Professor Shai Davidai Is Tackling Antisemitism on Campus

The Columbia Business School professor, who is presently barred from campus, encourages everyone to lean into their Jewishness and to stand up against hate.

The Jewish Women Who Planned to Blow Up Auschwitz

Eighty years ago, Jews and other prisoners rose up against Auschwitz’s Nazi guards.

The Liberation of Auschwitz, 80 Years Ago

The Allied soldiers who liberated Auschwitz on January 27, 1945 discovered an unprecedented factory of death.

Greenland: 5 Jewish Facts

A number of Jews have called Greenland home.

The Matzah Queen of New York

Long before American women could be found in corporate boardrooms, Regina Margareten led a major US company and transformed kosher food.

Jean-Marie Le Pen’s Hateful Legacy

Much of the world is praising an antisemitic French politician. Don’t whitewash his legacy.

Jimmy Carter and the Jews: 10 Facts

President Carter had a complex and contentious relationship with Israel and Jews.

Hamas is Inflating its Casualty Count in Gaza

A major new study reveals that Hamas grossly overestimates the number of civilians killed to harm Israel’s standing.

Pope Francis, Jesus Was Not a Palestinian

The complete fabrication asserting Jesus was a Palestinian foments antisemitism.

Amnesty International’s Dangerous Slander Against Israel

The human rights organization is repeating Hamas propaganda in its biased, shoddy report.

5 Jewish Facts About Wicked

The hit musical was inspired by and warns against anti-Jewish hate.

Dimitri Shostakovich: The Soviet Composer Who Defied Authorities to Write About Jews

During the darkest days of Soviet antisemitism, the great non-Jewish composer championed Jews and Jewish culture.

5 Facts About the ICC’s Outrageous Arrest Warrants for Israel’s Leaders

The International Criminal Court is putting Israelis and its supporters in danger.

8 Jewish Ways to Say Thank You

Judaism is filled with beautiful ways to say thanks.

The Pogrom in Amsterdam: Three Questions Every Jew Needs to Ask

In the shadow of Kristallnacht an organized pogrom was unleashed on the streets of Amsterdam. We should not be surprised.

The Surprising Jewish Roots of Popular Anti-Fascist Anthem Bella Ciao

Do global protestors know they’re singing a Jewish song?

7 Myths About UNRWA

Why the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is so problematic.

Best Replies to 6 Common Anti-Israel Slurs on Social Media

How to inject some truth and sanity into social media discussions.

New Research Presumes Christopher Columbus Was Jewish

After much conjecture, new DNA research reveals Columbus had Jewish family.

Understanding Hitler’s Popularity

An important new film shows the role propaganda, disinformation and demagoguery played in stoking Hitler’s power, a much-needed lesson for today.

Lee Miller’s Photographs Captured Nazi Atrocities. Not Everyone Wanted to Look

The new movie Lee highlights WWII war correspondent Lee Miller who struggled to tell the world about Nazi horrors.

What is the Axis of Resistance? A Brief Primer

Iran-backed terrorists and their supporters pose grave threats to Israel and the West.

Debunking Settler Colonialism

Wall Street Journal editor Adam Kirsch explains how the trendy ideology bashes Israel.

During Israel’s Dire Need: Arming Israel in 1948

A motley group of Israelis and others defied global arms embargoes to save Israel.

Palestine: 10 Facts to Know About This Highly Contentious Word

Setting the record state about this confusing term.

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