Looking to the Future, Rooted in the Past
The digital revolution is changing the world. People are no longer searching for information the way they used to. AI is increasingly replacing traditional search engines. That’s not a threat, it’s an opportunity. At AISH, we are committed to infusing these technologies with Jewish wisdom, love, and responsibility.
The Power of Our Story
This past Shabbos, I had one of the most beautiful and uplifting experiences in recent memory. My wife Rachel, my partner in everything I do, created something extraordinary. Alongside our dear friends Josh and Aviva Brody and Rabbi Yoni and Shulamith Zakutinsky, Rachel has helped lead a movement of couples growing together on their Jewish journey.
What I Shared at Camp Mesorah
This past Sunday marked the beginning of the Three Weeks, a time on the Jewish calendar when we take a step back and collectively mourn some of the greatest tragedies in our national history. I had the merit to speak at Camp Mesorah, delivering words of reflection to a group of Jewish teenagers during Mincha.
The “AISH Feel”
There’s a particular energy among our people, an energy of passion, purpose, and positivity. That is the AISH feel. It’s our love for Hashem. It’s our commitment to learning. It’s our refusal to cower in the face of hatred. We won’t respond with anger or bitterness but with pride. With joy. With strength.
From Jerusalem to the White House
I spent time in Florida and Atlanta, two communities that have always had a strong heartbeat when it comes to Jewish life. This time was no different. I had the opportunity to speak to individuals and groups about one of the most exciting chapters in Aish’s recent history
A Decade of Gratitude, A Future of Responsibility
This week is especially emotional for me personally. I am marking ten years as the CEO of Aish. That is ten years of working every single day with the greatest team in the world. Ten years of dedicating myself completely to the future of the Jewish people
A Nation Under Fire and Under G-d
As we enter this second Shabbos of our war with Iran, as hostages remain in Gaza, and as evil still lingers, we storm the gates of heaven. We turn to the Almighty, our Supreme Commander, and we beg: Be with Your people. Stand with us.
Wait—Aish Crashed an Armenian Symposium?!
Over the past few years, Aish has developed a warm relationship with the Armenian community in the Old City. Recently, they invited me to a symposium at Hebrew University about the Armenian Genocide.
AISH is on Fire and it Started at Sinai
I had the great privilege this year to spend the holiday of Shavuos in Israel. Remarkably, in my ten years at AISH, this was actually my first time being in Jerusalem for Shavuos and it was absolutely exciting.
Torah, Unity, and 300 Souls on Fire
This past week, AISH had the incredible honor of hosting something very special. For the second year in a row, five legendary yeshivas that have been at the heart of the Baal Teshuva movement came together under one roof: Shapell’s, Machon Shlomo, Machon Yaakov, Ohr Somayach, and AISH HaTorah.
