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From the CEO

From the desk of Rabbi Steven Burg, AISH CEO

Rabbi Burg

White House to the Classroom

Over the years I have had many opportunities to attend meetings and gatherings at the White House. As an American Jew, I have always treasured these moments and in fact treat them as a responsibility.

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A Wedding for the Ages

We must always care for one another. We must always assist one another. We must always celebrate with one another. May we all constantly remember what is important in life: to love and be there for one another. There is no greater mission for a Jew.

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Going Back to Egypt

Understanding the needs and challenges of Jewish communities around the world is so important for the health and continuity of the Jewish people. As my travel took me to Egypt this past week, I felt a certain amount of conflict that I hadn’t before.

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Making New Friends

What we can never forget is that we are family. The greater Jewish family. We can argue all day long but in the end we must hug each other. We must love each other. We must defend each other.

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The Dee Family

We are the only people who have a designated term for our particular form of racism: “antisemitism.” It is as strong today as it was in the time of the Egyptians.

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Back at the UN

The Seder is the night where we attempt to intellectually stimulate Jews of all ages around our table. We reminisce about how, when all seemed lost, the Almighty heard our prayers, rescuing us from tyranny and oppression.

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Sacrifice…

No one sacrificed more for Aish or worked harder to build our organization than Rebbetzin Weinberg. Incredibly, she still managed to raise twelve beautiful children while playing a pivotal role at Aish.

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A Loving World

Rav Noach was famous for telling his students that if he had ten of the right Jews, he could change the world. Often he would say that Rabbi David Geffen was certainly one of those ten.

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It’s Not About Us

Being a part of Aish means seeking out ways to heal the world and build proverbial bridges all around us.

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A True Partner

AISH has and always will be there for every Jew no matter where they are located. Please join the entire AISH family as we achieve our philanthropic goal and tell the world that the Jewish Nation is alive and well. Am Yisroel Chai!

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Teamwork

One of the highlights of the year in Jerusalem is when we have Aish Branch directors from around the world converge on our headquarters in Jerusalem for our annual Aish ProDev Conference.

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Remembering a Giant

We observed the 14th yahrzeit of Aish founder and leader, the great visionary, Rabbi Noach Weinberg zt”l.

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Crossing the Ukranian Border

When Chief Rabbi Moshe Reuven Azman of Ukraine came to visit me in Jerusalem, I asked how I could help. He suggested that I come to strengthen the resolve of the Jews of Ukraine. I immediately said I would try my best to come.

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Aish In Lakewood

AishVision 2030 is not just Aish’s vision. It is a vision for the Jewish Nation. We are only as strong as the love that Jews have for each other and the Almighty.

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Ambassadors, Leaders and more!

We have a mission at Aish. We know that the knowledge that we possess can change lives for the better. We must facilitate the dissemination of that knowledge and make it easily attainable for all.

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Remembering a Hero & Our 5 Core Values

It is not miraculous that Aish has achieved international recognition as one of the most inspirational and successful Jewish organizations in existence. Learn about the core values that got us here.

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University of the Jewish People

Every day millions of Jews are walking our streets with no knowledge of the beauty of our faith.We want everyone to be able to study Jewish wisdom from your home.

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Praying at the White House

Once again it was my honor to represent Aish at the White House Chanukah party. It has always been a personally meaningful event for me as I am so thankful for the freedom of religion that we have as Jews in America.

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What is our WHY?

Why do we think AishVision 2030 is so imperative for the Jewish people? Learn more about our why and how integral it is for the Jewish future.

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A Nation of Love

I hope that this glimpse into the electric atmosphere at Aish gives you an idea of what we are focused on.

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Home!!!!

I hope that this glimpse into the electric atmosphere at Aish gives you an idea of what we are focused on.

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Aish at the White House

I hope that this glimpse into the electric atmosphere at Aish gives you an idea of what we are focused on.

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Jamie Geller!!!

I hope that this glimpse into the electric atmosphere at Aish gives you an idea of what we are focused on.

In The News

The Power of Words

“Life revolves around words,” rap legend Nissim Black said at New York City’s Safra Center on Nov. 8th. “We take for granted how much speech has an effect on a person’s mind, soul, entire being.”

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The Greatest Showman

I hope that this glimpse into the electric atmosphere at Aish gives you an idea of what we are focused on.

Responsibility, Wisdom and Love in the Press

Responsibility, Wisdom and Love in the Press

This past week, we hosted a fascinating discussion inspired by an op-ed written by former Jerusalem Post editor Yaakov Katz.
Quantity vs. Quality

Quantity vs. Quality

As the Gaza ceasefire took effect we all held our collective breath as we waited to welcome our sisters home.…
Bring Them Home

Bring Them Home

Rabbi Rowe was invited to be part of an interfaith group of clergy coordinated by Ohr Torah Stone to travel…
Aish testifying at the Knesset

Aish testifying at the Knesset

At Aish, we also strive to grow every day. Last week, I shared that Jamie Geller, our Chief Media and…
Important Changes and Challenges for the Year Ahead

Important Changes and Challenges for the Year Ahead

Aish has always been a vital voice within the Jewish community. Over the past 15 months, that voice has been…
Spokespeople to the World

Spokespeople to the World

This year due to the confluence of Chanukah falling out in conjunction with the Christian holidays I have found myself…
Hanukkah at the White House

Hanukkah at the White House

On Monday, I traveled from Israel to Washington for the White House Hanukka Party. As most of my advocacy work…
Journalist Round Table

Journalist Round Table

Shortly after I landed in Israel we hosted an important gathering of journalists in Israel. Under the leadership of Aish’s…
Welcome to “Mominary”

Welcome to “Mominary”

Assisted by Aish curriculum expert Andrea Schulman, a schedule was formed that would allow the Moms to immerse themselves in…
Young Warriors

Young Warriors

Any week that one gets to attend Jewish weddings is a special one. I had the honor of going to…
Who am I?

Who am I?

Finally this week, we had the most beautiful kickoff event for the launch of our World Zionist Congress party Aish…
Time To Activate

Time To Activate

As a result of the events of October 7 and all that followed, Aish decided that we needed to organize…
The Election

The Election

This has been a historic election as there are now six Orthodox elected officials serving in New York State. So…
Time to Come Home

Time to Come Home

At this point in history, the right place for Jews is to be back home in Israel. I don’t say…
How can we Dance this Simchas Torah?

How can we Dance this Simchas Torah?

This week Aish had the honor of hosting the celebration of the completion of three Torahs written in memory of…
Love Never Dies

Love Never Dies

Yesterday I joined our Yeshiva at the site of the Nova Festival memorial where the Erber family finished and donated…
The Tweet Heard Around The World

The Tweet Heard Around The World

I do think we have an obligation to every Jew in the world to embrace and love them, even Jews…
Standing Strong ~ Shana Tova

Standing Strong ~ Shana Tova

Last year so many of us gathered in synagogues to pray on Rosh HaShana for a sweet, healthy new year.…
Crucial Conversations

Crucial Conversations

Inviting General Tibon to Aish, I did not know what to expect. The General identifies as a secular Israeli Jew…
Reaffirming Our Commitments

Reaffirming Our Commitments

One of the reasons that the Jewish people have survived and thrived for so long has been our ability to…
Holy Weddings

Holy Weddings

September is wedding season. I have been to many weddings over the last few weeks and all of them have…
Storming the Gates of Heaven

Storming the Gates of Heaven

It is hard to remember a week that has been this difficult. The entire Jewish people feel broken. I feel…
The Leaders of Tomorrow

The Leaders of Tomorrow

One of my favorite tasks at Aish is meeting with our students to hear their ideas about how to change…
From Austria, With Love

From Austria, With Love

I am writing to you from Austria where I have had the honor of being the scholar in residence for…
The Secrets of Jewish Longevity and Survival

The Secrets of Jewish Longevity and Survival

I was so proud of our Aish team for producing the groundbreaking documentary “Voices of Pain, Hope, and Heroism.” It…
A Nation of Heroes

A Nation of Heroes

We are a Nation of heroes. From Ambassador Gilad Erdan to the Aish students we all must step forward and…
We Are All Druze

We Are All Druze

I was particularly crushed by the horrific slaughter of the 12 young Druze adolescents murdered by Hezbollah while playing soccer.…
Family

Family

The hate we are encountering is unprecedented in our lifetime. Yet, if we stand together united by the bonds of…
I am My Brother’s Keeper

I am My Brother’s Keeper

We have a dynamic couples Aish Destiny mission which has come to spend time in Israel connecting with each other…
DMing my rabbi: Aish's live chats see spike 300% post-Oct. 7, antisemitism surge

DMing my rabbi: Aish's live chats see spike...

Aish.com, post-October 7, saw a 300% surge in live web chat use, aiding Jews worldwide to reconnect with their heritage…