In Germany, Where Words and Silence Speak in Equal Volume

Kanye West Blames the Jews

We will dispel your darkness with our light, your hatred with our love, and your malice with our compassion.

Helping Jews after Hurricane Ian’s Devastation

It’s unbelievable to see what happened to my city, my friends, my community.

Judaism and Human Creativity

The creation narrative in Genesis offers insights on how and why humans create.

Dr. Sheila Nazarian’s Escape from Iran

The famous Beverly Hills plastic surgeon was smuggled out of Iran as a child. An advocate for women’s empowerment, she firmly stands with the women of Iran yearning for freedom.

 

Rabbi Sacks: Focus On the Important, Not the Urgent

Appreciating Judaism's transformative time management tools.

Jews and Weight Loss

A comedian’s take on his ongoing battle to lose weight and keep it off.

Coronating the King: 4 Ways to Prepare for Rosh Hashanah

We may not be invited to King Charles coronation, but we’re all eagerly wanted at a more prestigious coronation – the installation of the ultimate King on Rosh Hashanah.

The US and the Holocaust: “We Did Nothing to Prevent It”

In a powerful film, Ken Burns chronicles America's abandonment of the Jews during the Holocaust.

King Charles III and the Jews

6 Facts about Britain’s new king.

Thank You, Ma’am: A Personal Letter to the Queen

I am deeply grateful that you were queen during my lifetime.

Anna, Can You Help This Mother and Her Two Children?

The pain and suffering of Ukrainians are heart wrenching. I had to do my part.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

The German President’s Stunning Act of Repentance

In Munich. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier spoke as if he had studied Maimonides’ five steps of teshuvah.

It’s Open Season on Jews in New York City

Of the hundreds of hate crimes committed against Jews in the city since 2018, many documented on camera, only a single perpetrator has served even one day in prison.

Students Surprise Their Teacher with a Brand New Car

And Aish.com readers played a major role in making it happen.

CNN’s Dana Bash on Fighting Antisemitism

In an Aish.com exclusive interview, Dana Bash discusses what she learned researching her CNN special and key lessons she wants to impart.

Is Grease the Word?

Olivia Newton John’s death got me rethinking Grease’s messages regarding relationships and gender.

Breaking Barriers and Baking Babka: How One Jewish Mom Became a YouTube Sensation

Through her relatable videos about Jewish cooking and life, Sonya is breaking misconceptions and sharing practical tips and wisdom.

Olivia Newton John’s Grandfather was a Nobel-Prize Winning Jewish Physicist

The singing sensation hailed from a distinguished Jewish family.

The Best Way to Stop Suicide

Caring words can make all the difference.

Messengers from the Russian Moral Abyss

Cousins of mine embarking on their new life in Israel shared chilling accounts of a country that resembles prewar Germany.

My Abortion Story

We wanted a miracle but my life was at risk.

Elvis: 7 Jewish Things You Didn’t Know about The King

The Lansky Bros. are responsible for Elvis’s fashion sense. But don’t blame them for the jumpsuits.

During Her Pregnancy Crisis, Don’t Stand Idly By

Vulnerable pregnant Jewish women need more than rhetoric.

Modest Fashion Is All the Rage: Can the Trend Last?

Women today are declaring their need to feel more protected and more empowered through clothing that covers more than it reveals.

In Aftermath of Chicago’s July 4th Shooting, Local Moms Provide Countless Points of Light

After the horrific shooting, a team of volunteers quickly mobilized into action.

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Meron: The Tragedy of Them – No, Us

Why does it take a catastrophe to unite us?

Fixing Homes of the Poor in Israel

A new charity in Israel is restoring pride to homes, giving free handyman services to the poor.

Operation Good Neighbor: Syrian Thanks Israel for Saving her Life

A viral story is drawing attention to Israel’s heroic efforts that saved thousands of Syrian refugees.

I'll Take 300,000 Donuts Please

Israel's second largest donut buyer is an unsung hero who hands out Hanukkah treats to the poor.

Only in Israel: Saving a Life and a Man's Livelihood

When a medic was injured, Israelis flocked to help save his business.

Insulting Mayim Bialik

We are masters at writing people off based solely on external superficialities.

History of the Swastika: 6 Facts

Swastikas have a long history and are widely employed around the world today.

The Stockdale Paradox

Surviving what life throws our way requires maintaining the sometimes-contradictory attitudes of hope and optimism, and realism and pragmatism.

My Father, the War Hero

My father was a POW at Stalag Luft I and was awarded the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for his incredible bravery.

The Two Jewish Brothers who Defied Segregation in Atlanta

And paved the way for Atlanta to join the Major Leagues in the 1960s.

I'm Right, and You're an Evil Monster

Toxic polarization is turning disagreements into a binary war of good vs. evil, right vs. wrong, enlightened vs. barbaric.

An Uncle’s Liver Donation Saved His Nephew’s Life – and His Own

Kindness goes in both directions.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

He Who Must Not Be Named: Responding to Mass Murders

They do not merit fame – only infamy.

My Visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center

My Memorial Day memories are shaped by a proud Jewish combat veteran who cared deeply about others.

Listen to the Silence

If you want to encounter God, you need to experience silence.

Regine: The Holocaust Survivor Who Invented the First Disco Club

The legendary “Queen of the Night”, who recently died, was haunted by her Holocaust experiences.

God, Grades & Graduation: Religion’s Surprising Impact on Academic Success

A new study conclusively shows multiple benefits of a faith-based life to working-class adolescents – particularly males.

Has Social Media Made Us Stupid?

An indictment of the “Wild West” atmosphere of social media and the price we all pay for it.

It's a Mistake to Ban Holocaust Denial

A government that can criminalize Holocaust denial this week can criminalize other opinions next week.

We Need to Change How We View Disabled People

Michelle Friedman, a blind disability advocate, shares her story and strong opinions on what it means to be disabled.

Pharaoh, Putin and Why This Passover is Different

Again, a despot brainwashes a nation into committing atrocities against an innocent people. But in Poland, we discover history does not have to repeat itself.

Slay Your Idols

What are you enslaved to? For me, it’s video games.

Pivoting from Funeral to Wedding

How do you change gears from the death of a young person to the celebration of a marriage of two young people?

Chief Editor's Blog

Will Smith’s Smack Heard Around the World

My three takeaways from the shocking incident.

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