This Is Why I Still Believe in Us
After landing in New York on my way back from Israel, I joined an event organized by Rabbi Saj Freiberg of Aish’s Jewish Wisdom Society in Manhattan. He hosted a conversation between former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Elisha Wiesel, the son of the legendary Elie Wiesel, who was a close friend of AISH.
Sitting in the Knesset, Witnessing History Unfold
As an American citizen and a proud Jew, I love both the United States and Israel. Watching these two nations stand shoulder to shoulder was profoundly moving. Seeing the hostages return home as a result of President Trump’s efforts and the cooperation between these two great democracies filled me with hope and gratitude.
They’re Coming Home
Shehechiyanu v’kiyemanu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh is such a beautiful blessing that we say around the holiday time, thanking God for allowing us to reach this day. I feel deeply emotional and profoundly grateful to be here in Jerusalem as word spreads that the final hostages will be coming home from Gaza.
When Adversity Shapes Greatness
The highlight of my year has always been spending Yom Kippur at AISH. From the very first day that I began this journey, Yom Kippur has stood out as the moment that touches my soul more deeply than anything else
In Memory of a Fallen Hero, We Build Together
This past Tisha B’Av, we released a powerful documentary film telling the stories of hostages, bereaved families, and heroes who gave everything for the Jewish people. One of those stories was about Rabbi Avi Goldberg zt”l, who was killed while serving in miluim, reserve duty.
Why We Still Dance After October 7
This past Sunday I traveled to Los Angeles for the Jewish American Summit, an extraordinary program put together by AISH LA under the incredible leadership of Rabbi Aryeh Markman and Az Aharon.
A Week of Joy, Pain, and Jewish Strength
This week, I celebrated the birth of my granddaughter. I taught Torah to our students. I met leaders of nations. I mourned the murder of a friend of Israel. And through it all, I was reminded again: our strength is in our unity, our families, our Torah, and our G-d.
From LA to Jerusalem: Aish Is Changing the World
Over the last few weeks, I have had the privilege of working on projects that I know are going to shake the world in the very near future. One of them is the Jewish American Summit, the brainchild of AISH Los Angeles.
The Plaza That Never Sleeps
From my office window, I gaze upon the Kotel Plaza and beyond to the Temple Mount, the holiest site in the world for our people, and I am reminded daily of the profound privilege it is to be rooted in this sacred place.
The Heartbeat of Elul
I am especially inspired by the opening of the Suzana and Ivan Kaufman Women’s Educational Institute, an eight-story home for Torah in the heart of Jerusalem, dedicated to women’s learning.
