From the CEO

From the desk of Rabbi Steven Burg, AISH CEO

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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.

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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.

Torah, Unity, and 300 Souls on Fire

Torah, Unity, and 300 Souls on Fire

This past week, AISH had the incredible honor of hosting something very special. For the second year in a row,…
Am Yisrael Chai (When the Values Come to Life)

Am Yisrael Chai (When the Values Come to...

This past Sunday, I had the great privilege of attending a very personal and meaningful event. My daughter-in-law, Sydney Burg,…
Hope Isn’t Optional. It’s Jewish

Hope Isn’t Optional. It’s Jewish

This past week, I had the incredible privilege of spending four days in Israel for a series of deeply meaningful…
Jew vs. Jew: What I Learned…

Jew vs. Jew: What I Learned…

Last Shabbat was one I’ll never forget. I had the honor of hosting five of our student leaders and alumni.…
The Soldiers, The Flame, and a Prayer at Dawn

The Soldiers, The Flame, and a Prayer at...

On Yom HaZikaron, I had the honor of attending the official Memorial/Remembrance Day ceremony at Har Herzl. Being there with…
What Harvard Doesn’t Want You To See

What Harvard Doesn’t Want You To See

To bring AISH Ha’am to life, I reached out to two extraordinary groups. The first was Jewish influencers, individuals who,…
Burn the Boats: The Final Message of Passover

Burn the Boats: The Final Message of Passover

As we approach the final days of Passover, I hope your holiday has been filled with meaning, laughter, deep conversations,…
Let My People Know

Let My People Know

One of the most beautiful rhythms of Jewish life is the cycle of our sacred holidays. Each one brings with…
Moments That Move Heaven

Moments That Move Heaven

It’s been a whirlwind week, with stops across multiple countries and countless meaningful encounters. But nothing, nothing can compare to…
From Boca to London: The Power of Jewish Unity

From Boca to London: The Power of Jewish...

As the World Zionist Congress elections continue, I had the privilege of attending an event for the ZOA slate, led…
A Historic Partnership: Aish & Partners in Torah Unite!

A Historic Partnership: Aish & Partners in Torah...

I am beyond proud to announce that Aish and Partners in Torah are joining forces! This is a game-changer for…
Meet the Modern Day Mordechai & Esther

Meet the Modern Day Mordechai & Esther

The first U.S. showings of our new documentary, Frontline Warriors, took place in Richmond, VA, and Bridgewater, NJ. I attended…
Your Voice, Our Future

Your Voice, Our Future

Everywhere I turned, people wanted to know about Aish Ha’am. The board of governors is heavily influenced by the World…
Mourning and Mobilizing

Mourning and Mobilizing

This week, I attended the 2025 AIPAC Congressional Summit with Aish’s North American Executive Director, Kevin Fried.
We Must Stay Strong

We Must Stay Strong

This week, I had the privilege of attending a series of critical meetings at the Knesset, led by Aish’s Global…
A Weekend to Remember

A Weekend to Remember

One of the greatest joys of being part of Aish is witnessing the incredible growth of our alumni. Over the…
Vision, Impact, and One Man's Legacy

Vision, Impact, and One Man's Legacy

For the past ten years, we have worked as a team in Jerusalem to concretize Rabbi Weinberg’s dreams into reality.…
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…