About the Author

Yehuda Appel

Born in New York City, Yehuda Appel was director for many years of Aish HaTorah’s Discovery Program in Jerusalem before founding Aish Cleveland in 1990. In addition to his teaching and administrative responsibilities in Cleveland, his recent focus has been establishing Aish programs on college campuses throughout the Midwest. Yehuda is married to noted speaker Hannah Appel and they have eight children.

How Baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray Kept One Man Alive

by Yehuda Appel

Nothing was going to keep Richard Wade from seeing Murray join the 3000 hit club. Not even cancer.

Showing Favoritism to Children

by Yehuda Appel

Why there is no place for showing favoritism to one child.

Spiritual Passion

by Yehuda Appel

Do we run to Torah the way we run for pizza?

Jacob's Elderly Appearance

by Yehuda Appel

Jacob's life was shortened as a result of his complaint.

The Wandering Jew

by Yehuda Appel

Traveling through the journey of life.

The Arrival of Rosh Hashana

by Yehuda Appel

Meeting the King.

Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams

by Yehuda Appel

Understanding Joseph’s sudden rise to power.

Centrality of Shabbat

by Yehuda Appel

Serious Soul Searching

by Yehuda Appel

Sorting through Mitzvot

by Yehuda Appel

Tell Your Children

by Yehuda Appel

Jewish Education

by Yehuda Appel

Asking Forgiveness

by Yehuda Appel

Crime and Punishment

by Yehuda Appel

King of Israel

by Yehuda Appel

Logic Versus Faith

by Yehuda Appel

The Mezuzah

by Yehuda Appel

Ban on Idolatry

by Yehuda Appel

Dying a Good Death

by Yehuda Appel

Faced with the news of his imminent demise, Moses picks his successor.

Human Dignity

by Yehuda Appel

To Give or Not to Give?

by Yehuda Appel

For the Sake of Peace

by Yehuda Appel

Hope For the Future

by Yehuda Appel

Joining up with the Jewish people

by Yehuda Appel

Kohanim Priests

by Yehuda Appel

Unified Nation

by Yehuda Appel

Repairing the World

by Yehuda Appel

Sabbatical and trust in God

by Yehuda Appel

Counting the Omer

by Yehuda Appel

Retirement

by Yehuda Appel

Judaism places enormous respect on the elderly.

All About the Mikveh

by Yehuda Appel

Kosher Ideas

by Yehuda Appel

Saving Others Embarrassment

by Yehuda Appel

The Torah emphasizes the importance of never causing another person the pain of embarrassment.

Humility of Moses

by Yehuda Appel

Proper Hygiene

by Yehuda Appel

Beauty and the Kohanim

by Yehuda Appel

God Dwelling on Earth Below

by Yehuda Appel

All About Dogs

by Yehuda Appel

The role of dogs in Jewish lore.

Why is Adultery So Bad?

by Yehuda Appel

Balance in the Metaphysical Realm

by Yehuda Appel

Taking Gold and Silver from Egyptians

by Yehuda Appel

Miracles and Magic

by Yehuda Appel

Moses at the Burning Bush

by Yehuda Appel

Respect for the dead

by Yehuda Appel

Jacob returns to his roots

by Yehuda Appel

Employer-Employee Relations

by Yehuda Appel

The Holiness of Hebron

by Yehuda Appel

Understanding Hebron's place in Jewish thought.

Actualizing potential through tests

by Yehuda Appel

Abraham reaches out to help

by Yehuda Appel

The Malady of Self-Deception

by Yehuda Appel

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