One Nation
We must reach out to every Jew around the world and make sure they know that we are one family and we will always be there for each other.
Remembering Rabbi Jonathan Sacks a Year After His Death
JUST ONE year ago, the world lost a different kind of ambassador. This Tuesday, the 20th of Heshvan, marks the first yahrzeit of Lord Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory. He was an inspiring orator, teacher and spiritual leader to countless individuals from all walks of life, and his loss was felt by people of every race, religion and nationality.
Negative Feedback is Positive
One of the questions I constantly get asked as I travel around the world is: “Are things really as good at Aish as your emails seem?”
The Power of Shabbos
As the second mourning period of thirty days comes to a close, I want to share a glimpse of my father with all of you.
Rabbi Melvin I. Burg, zt’l, Spiritual Leader Of Ocean Avenue Jewish Center
At the time, none of us knew that this would be his final full day on earth. The Almighty granted him one full day to minister to his beloved congregation as he had lived his life. My father was a soldier in the service of Hashem and he was granted permission to stand at his post one last time by his beloved General. I am forever grateful to the Creator for allowing him such a graceful exit.
The Aish International CEO: A Conversation with R. Steven Burg
“A CEO trapped in a Rabbi’s body.”
In this frank, honest conversation, Aish HaTorah CEO Steven Burg shares the story of his career. Together with host R. Ari Koretsky, he explores his roots and track the realization of his potential while working for major global Jewish organizations.
My Father
As the second mourning period of thirty days comes to a close, I want to share a glimpse of my father with all of you.
Celebrating in Jerusalem
Message from the Desk of Rabbi Steven Burg Dear Aish Family, In the Torah, the Almighty declared that the holiday of Sukkos was one of three times a year that Jews would ascend to the Temple in Jerusalem. Then our Temple was destroyed and we were exiled for 2000 years. Over that time, there were […]
Thank You
Message from the Desk of Rabbi Steven Burg Dear Aish Family, Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have never before experienced the love that I felt from all of you as I have over the past week. So many of you reached out to me following the untimely passing of my father. I have […]
Going the Extra Mile
Message from the Desk of Rabbi Steven Burg Dear Aish Family, One of the tenets I have tried to live by is to say the same things in public that I would in private.Therefore, I took the proverbial pen to paper last week to write an Op-Ed regarding who should be the new head of […]