Great Read Archives

Israeli Hostage Describes Her Captivity in Gaza

by 60 Minutes

For Jewish Anti-Semites, A Cautionary History Lesson

by Rabbi Menachem Levine

How the traitorous Jew who helped bring Stalin to power discovered that a Jew is a Jew is a Jew.

Israel: A Super Brief History

by JewKnowIt

Exploring the rich history and undeniable connection between the Jewish people and Israel.

Best Advice for Newlyweds

by Sarah Pachter

These three perspective shifts will make your marriage easier.

A War Hero for Two Nations

by Dr. Emmy Leah Zitter

Lieutenant Moshe Brodetzky fought in the US Army during WWII, and then for Israel in 1948.

San Remo: The Middle East’s Most Important Treaty You Never Heard Of

by Rabbi Ken Spiro

The Treaty of San Remo redrew the map of the region and sowed the seeds of long-standing geopolitical conflicts.

Lost Items – Can’t Find Owner

by Rabbi Pinchas Waldman

Work It Out

by Harry Rothenberg

Criticism is an art form, and an obligation.

Israel’s Moral, Existential Fight

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Do not despair. Am Yisrael Chai.

An Open Letter from Jewish Students at Columbia

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

A pro-Israel letter is garnering over 450 signatures. Its authors hope their success will be copied elsewhere.

Eggplant Lahmajoun

by Akiva Genger

Middle Eastern meat pizza made carb free.

Aish.com Surpasses 100K Followers on Instagram

by Naomi

And we’re celebrating by highlighting these 10 noteworthy posts.

Kehilla!: Community Is Central to Living a Jewish Life

by Tzvi Gluckin

The Jewish People live, pray, and study together.

How Colleges Should Handle Protests: Learn from University of Florida’s Policy

by Deedee Bitran, Esq., Shutts & Bowen LLP

This should serve as a constitutional model for other universities nationwide.

Star of David Challah

by Maya Ben David and Israeli Kitchen

A great way to shape your challah.

X-Men ’97 Reflects the Fears and Hate Jews Are Feeling

by Benjamin Elterman

The uncanny way this exceptional series captures the Jewish experience today.

Celebrate Israel's 76th with Our Favorite Israeli Food!

by Jewlish

7 savory dishes and 6 sweet treats to get your taste buds singing.

Israeli Chicken Board

by Jamie Geller

Easy, flavorful chicken for a crowd!

Sara Yoheved Rigler

Pro-Hamas Jewish Protestors and Who Will Win This War

by Sara Yoheved Rigler

What one powerful Holocaust story taught me.

The Irrationality of Antisemitism

by Marjorie Davis

Antisemitism is the most confounding, contradictory and rabid hatred.

Henry Wermuth broke out of his labor camp to try to kill Hitler.

The Holocaust and Forgiveness

by Ilene S. Cohen, Ph. D.

You cannot alter your history, but you can decide if it will influence you to better the world, or justify inflicting pain on others.

Yes, It's Bad, But I Still Have Hope

by Abigail Letson

The past and present are colliding but my hope for the future is strong.

Faith After the Holocaust

by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

How could humanity allow the Holocaust to happen?

Higher Education, Culture, and Evil

by Rabbi Mordechai Becher

I am upset about the rampant antisemitism on campus. But I’m not surprised. History has taught us that you can be well-educated, cultured and utterly evil.

Sheryl Sandberg Documents Hamas’ Sexual Violence

by Dr. Yvette Alt Miller

The documentary Screams Before Silence is difficult – and important – to watch.

Galilee Breakfast Frittata

by Jamie Geller

A hearty and customizable breakfast everyone will love.

Surviving Auschwitz With Constant Prayers on Her Lips

by Yocheved Goldberg

My Babi’s treasured Book of Psalms is more than an old book. It’s a time machine.

My Great-Grandfather Was Murdered in New York Because He Was a Jew

by Amy Neustein, Ph.D.

My family experienced the deadly effects of antisemitism in America firsthand.

Moses’s Transcendent Grave

by Rabbi Dovid Rosenfeld

Chicken with Pomegranate and Couscous Salad

Juicy chicken served over a bed of couscous.

Say Something

by Harry Rothenberg

The Jewish people are under attack. Don’t stay on the sidelines.

To The Protesters in America Calling for an Intifada

by Sherri Mandell

Slogans that promote murder and terror don't further the cause of the Palestinian people. Try “Peace by any means necessary!” instead.

Lesser Known Jewish Foods From Around The World

by Jewlish

A culinary journey through the Jewish diaspora.

Shine Your Light

by Sarah Maddali

After Adir Mesika Was Murdered by Hamas

by Sarah Pachter

His father, Alon, an Israeli jeweler, has given away 84 diamond rings to soldiers who want to propose, to help build Jewish homes that his son never had a chance to.