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.
A Week of Unity, Partnership, and Moral Clarity
As I reflect on this week, from hosting non-Jewish friends like Chris Ruddy and Ambassador Huckabee who stand firmly with Israel, to partnering with Israeli leaders like Gideon Sa’ar and Ze’ev Elkin who share our vision, I am reminded that our strength as a people comes from the alliances we build.
More Jewish Families: That’s Our Answer to October 7
Our Chief Communications Officer and Global Spokesperson Jamie Geller is hosting the largest Jewish online speed dating event ever. Our target is 10,000 Jewish singles, ages 18 and up, from every continent and every Jewish background.
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.
