From the CEO

From the desk of Rabbi Steven Burg, AISH CEO

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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.

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Laying Roots in NYC

Aish Israel has just moved into new headquarters in Tel Aviv! So many of the participants in our affiliated programs including Mothers with Meaning (MWM) and the Triumph Leadership Initiative (TLi) live in the greater Tel Aviv area, that we need a permanent location.

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Aish Expands in Tel Aviv

Aish Israel has just moved into new headquarters in Tel Aviv! So many of the participants in our affiliated programs including Mothers with Meaning (MWM) and the Triumph Leadership Initiative (TLi) live in the greater Tel Aviv area, that we need a permanent location.

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Meet Me in St. Louis

To receive a message from the son of the individual who got Aish started in the United States over 40 years ago, sharing that he thinks our vision is the most exciting approach he’s heard in over 30 years, was an affirmation of everything towards which we are working.

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We Are Insane

“Don’t misunderstand me. I think it’s great that you’re insane. Only Aish can be so insane to think they can go bring 20% of the world Jewish population to Jewish wisdom. The Jewish world needs to think big. We need more insane thinking.”

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Reunion in Heaven

Gratefully our guests have begun to return to Israel and to the Dan Family Aish World Center. In the coming days we will be officially reopening the Dan Family Aish World Center to the public… I want to share some of the changes going forward.

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Turning Darkness into Light

Gratefully our guests have begun to return to Israel and to the Dan Family Aish World Center. In the coming days we will be officially reopening the Dan Family Aish World Center to the public… I want to share some of the changes going forward.

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A Wrong Turn From Heaven

Gratefully our guests have begun to return to Israel and to the Dan Family Aish World Center. In the coming days we will be officially reopening the Dan Family Aish World Center to the public… I want to share some of the changes going forward.

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Embassy of the Jewish People

Gratefully our guests have begun to return to Israel and to the Dan Family Aish World Center. In the coming days we will be officially reopening the Dan Family Aish World Center to the public… I want to share some of the changes going forward.

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Passover Traditions from the Holocaust to the UN

In every generation they try to snuff out the love in our hearts. In every generation they hunt us and hurt us. In every generation the Jewish people emerge stronger. In every generation the Jewish Nation grows stronger physically and spiritually.

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Uniting Nations

Yesterday afternoon, over 50 Ambassadors attended our Seder. It was truly one of the most meaningful experiences I have ever had. Listening to the different Ambassadors read from the Haggadah was truly a unique experience. At one point Rabbi Goldwicht asked us all to join hands and sing the traditional song of Dayenu together. Everyone swayed and joined together. It was a true moment of unity.

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Who is Responsible?

The bottom line is that as Jews we always want to do the right thing. Unfortunately, life gets in the way and we get distracted. Let us learn from the Jews of Cleveland.

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The Rabbis’ Rabbi

How does a Rabbi with no official role or title become the Rabbinic leader of a generation?

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Dancing with the Deputy Mayor

Truly, there is no better experience than being in Jerusalem and studying Torah at Aish. I would like to invite you all to come spend time with us.

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Lead by Example

He was there to discuss how to become a leader. I told him that at Aish our philosophy revolves around taking responsibility to solve issues facing the Jewish people.

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Our Family is in Danger

What I would like to share with you is why I joined Aish. This was the one organization that I had been to in my long career where all day and night they thought long and hard about how to help their brothers and sisters.

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Why Am I Here?

What I would like to share with you is why I joined Aish. This was the one organization that I had been to in my long career where all day and night they thought long and hard about how to help their brothers and sisters.

Three Years Later, I Watched Them Dance

Three Years Later, I Watched Them Dance

Three years ago, our enemies gave us one of the darkest days in Jewish history. Three years later, I watched…
Jerusalem Is Alive Again

Jerusalem Is Alive Again

After three years of war, loss, hostages, uncertainty, and fighting on multiple fronts, this Sukkot feels different. Millions of Jews…
505 Days. 625 Days. 417 Days. Then We Danced

505 Days. 625 Days. 417 Days. Then We...

I met Ben on Yom Kippur when he joined us at Aish. He told me that one of the things…
When We Fall, We Get Back Up

When We Fall, We Get Back Up

I found myself in Monsey for Shabbos, where I was speaking at a local shul. At kiddush, I happened to…
Love Should Never Wait

Love Should Never Wait

We do not need a world without disagreement. We need a world in which disagreement is surrounded by love. This…
The Medium Changes. The Wisdom Does Not.

The Medium Changes. The Wisdom Does Not.

Friday night, I walked into a packed room filled with students beginning the new year in our Eber Family Gesher…
When Stones Have Hearts

When Stones Have Hearts

As we inch closer to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, Aish Jerusalem is alive. The Yeshiva is packed and overflowing.…
Love Never Gives Up

Love Never Gives Up

Israel is starting to fill up again as students arrive for the new year. At Aish, the energy is incredible.…
What a Barn, a Torah, and Camp Simcha Taught Me About the Jewish People

What a Barn, a Torah, and Camp Simcha...

As many of you know, Aish merged with Partners in Torah because we believed that together we could create something…
Torah Never Takes a Vacation

Torah Never Takes a Vacation

As many of you know, Aish merged with Partners in Torah because we believed that together we could create something…
What Our Children Need Most

What Our Children Need Most

As many of you know, Aish merged with Partners in Torah because we believed that together we could create something…
What Two Thousand Years of Jewish History Has Taught Me

What Two Thousand Years of Jewish History Has...

Our sages teach us that the Second Temple was destroyed because of sinas chinam, baseless hatred and division among Jews.…
We Are Better Together

We Are Better Together

Our sages teach us that the Second Temple was destroyed because of sinas chinam, baseless hatred and division among Jews.…
The Women Building the Jewish Future

The Women Building the Jewish Future

One of the accomplishments that means the most to me during my eleven years as CEO has been watching Aish…
Why Aish Shows Up

Why Aish Shows Up

My week began at the Jewish Agency Board of Governors meetings in Tel Aviv, where I joined Jewish leaders from…
The Quiet Secret of Aish

The Quiet Secret of Aish

Everywhere I travel, regardless of the community or denomination, someone inevitably pulls me aside to share a story about how…
When Women Learn, the Jewish Future Grows Stronger

When Women Learn, the Jewish Future Grows Stronger

This week, we celebrated two graduations in the Erber Family Gesher programs. On Sunday evening, we held our banquet for…
There Is A God Who Loves You

There Is A God Who Loves You

This week, we celebrated two graduations in the Erber Family Gesher programs. On Sunday evening, we held our banquet for…
150 Jews Sang in Auschwitz

150 Jews Sang in Auschwitz

Rabbi Elliott Mathias, Rabbi Daniel Rowe, and Rabbi Isaac Oziel led AISH’s Living Legacy Experience through Poland, bringing participants to…
We Cannot Remain Silent

We Cannot Remain Silent

Over the past several months, Aish has also been facing significant financial pressures due to the strength of the shekel…
The Night We Meet God

The Night We Meet God

On Shavuos night, Jews across the world stay awake learning Torah, some throughout the entire night until sunrise. Here at…
Tap Someone In This Shabbos

Tap Someone In This Shabbos

I recently saw an online commentator reminiscing about the old days when children played in the streets, and neighbors knew…
I Have Never Felt More Loved

I Have Never Felt More Loved

I spoke this week with my dear friend Rabbi Warren Goldstein, who founded the Shabbat Project and has inspired so…
The Truth Behind the Optimism

The Truth Behind the Optimism

This week, I had the privilege of attending the JEIC conference in Atlanta. It is one of the most inspiring…
Our Greatest Threat Is Not What You Think

Our Greatest Threat Is Not What You Think

For eleven years, I have made it a priority to be in Israel for Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut. Those…
Never Again Means Now

Never Again Means Now

This week, as I send greetings from Jerusalem, I found myself thinking deeply about Yom HaShoah, Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day.…
Now We Have to Be the Story

Now We Have to Be the Story

Over Pesach, I had the privilege of speaking with so many people, and I kept hearing the same thing. The…
Tonight We Remember Who We Are

Tonight We Remember Who We Are

The message of Pesach is not theoretical. It is the story of a people who stood up to tyranny, who…
The Ending Is Already Written

The Ending Is Already Written

Missiles over Israel. Rising antisemitism across the world. A constant awareness that there are those who seek our destruction. The…
Between Purim and Passover… Something Is Happening to Our People

Between Purim and Passover… Something Is Happening to...

Three weeks into this current escalation, Jewish hearts are pulled in many directions. Fear, strength, exhaustion, pride, unity, and longing…