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From the CEO

From the desk of Rabbi Steven Burg, AISH CEO

Rabbi Burg

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.

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Holy Sweat

“Now I have been embraced by brothers I did not know I had and am spending time defending a country I didn’t know was mine.”

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US Ambassador & Prayer

When I speak about only-at-Aish moments, it is one just like this. While we all may differ on our politics or opinions we can never forget that we all pray to the same G-d.

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A Week of Awe

This past Monday was a special day for Aish – and for me personally…Since my father, zt’l, passed away one year ago on Rosh Hashanah, the Erbers made the decision to donate a Torah in memory of my father and Bari’s grandmother…

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Holy Ink

To really love someone, one must tell them how beautiful they are and how much we love them in every way.

In The News

Protests Break Out in Iran

Rabbi Burg came on Newsmax to discuss the protests in Iran, and the concurrent  invitation of their regime’s leader to speak at the UN. 

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Argentinian Inspiration

Spending time in Argentina and Chile and seeing the tangible commitment of the local Aish leadership working to educate all of our Jewish brothers and sisters has been moving beyond words.

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Viva Aish México!

Aish Mexico is embarking on a 5 million dollar building project to build a state-of-the-art facility

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The State of the Jewish People

This past week I had the great honor of joining over one thousand Jewish leaders from around the world in Basel, Switzerland, on the occasion of the 125th anniversary of the first World Zionist Congress. The conference left me thinking a lot about the state of the Jewish people.

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Two Heroes

Countless inspired Jews today owe their journey to Jack Gindi and Zev Wolfson, zt”l. Even though they are gone physically, they are still impacting the world around us. As we enter into the Jewish month of Elul, we all must think about our ongoing contributions to the Jewish people.

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The Last Kaddish

In general I don’t discuss my personal life. Not on social media or here. I want to make an exception in the case of sharing with you my journey through the kaddish prayer.

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A Day in the Life

There were even more meetings, introductions and visits that happened in between all of these events, but this gives you a sampling of the unique intensity of what just twenty-four hours looks like here at Aish.

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Italy, Bosnia, and Chester, NY

My friends, Judaism is about sharing a journey together. It’s not just about Rabbis and Rebbetzins. Every Jew can make a difference. You can make a difference.

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Kippahs in Riyadh

I spent the past week meeting with the Aish Lay Steering Committee and executive professional team. So many thoughtful conversations took place revolving around Aish’s exponential growth.

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The Power of Lifecycle Events

For a Jewish wedding everyone was able to take a break from political battles to celebrate the continuity of the Jewish people.

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…
Building a Movement in Ashdod

Building a Movement in Ashdod

This past week the executive team of Aish, together with many members of the senior leadership team, gathered in Ashdod…
The Importance of Being Eternally Optimistic

The Importance of Being Eternally Optimistic

I had the honor of spending time in the Knesset this week. I spoke with my longtime friend, MK Yitzhak…
Humility and the Path to the Jewish Future

Humility and the Path to the Jewish Future

This past week we met in person to talk about how to bring more partners into our circle in an…
Joy and Inspiration on the Home Front

Joy and Inspiration on the Home Front

My wife and I have been blessed to marry off our second child in six months. The experience has been…
Addressing Young Heroes and Future Leaders

Addressing Young Heroes and Future Leaders

October 7th has redefined us as a people. Our Aish Rabbis on campus have had to retool and deal with…
The Next CEO of Aish is…

The Next CEO of Aish is…

Between the thousands of young Jews dancing in the Kotel plaza this week and the thousands of young Jews studying…
The Crucial Role of Love

The Crucial Role of Love

Aish Israel has been bringing groups of Israeli entrepreneurial millennials to the United States for the past few years. Fresh…
Inspiration from Washington

Inspiration from Washington

My day in Washington was truly a day of love. It was a day of focus on how to inculcate…
An unexpected partner in bittersweet times

An unexpected partner in bittersweet times

Nas came to film at Aish and featured Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen giving pearls of wisdom throughout the 11-minute video.…
Never Again

Never Again

This past week the entire Jewish world commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day, also known as Yom HaShoah. For so many years…
This is not the end of our story

This is not the end of our story

This is not the end of our story. This is a challenge to be sure, but the Jewish people are…
Thank You, Almighty

Thank You, Almighty

While I have been doing this for years, one of the media articles from this past week moved me tremendously.…
Responding To Iran’s Attack Last Night

Responding To Iran’s Attack Last Night

Already for more than half a year Israel has been at war. Last night something unprecedented took place. Iran, for…
United As a People We Will Get Through This

United As a People We Will Get Through...

The headlines are full of declarations by Iran and its proxies to attack Israel in horrific ways that have not…
Standing Strong

Standing Strong

Later in the week, I attended the Hertog Forum for National Security war briefing by American and Israeli political and…
Storming the Gates of Heaven Together With 5 Million Jews

Storming the Gates of Heaven Together With 5...

We reached out to the group that is representing the families of the hostages to suggest how important it would…