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Progress in Aish Buenos Aires

I have had many conversations with members of the Aish family around the world about their experiences of the trauma of Covid-19.
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All Hands on Deck

A busy week in Jerusalem, including the Dan Family Aish World Center, and visiting with students, families, and political friends.
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You Must Lead

Aish must teach, promote, instruct, convey, inculcate and engrave on every Jew’s heart the concept of responsibility. My friends, don’t wait for others to lead. You are all leaders.
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Jews in Trouble

Although the terrorist missiles have ceased to drop in Israel, the bombs of antisemitism have started to explode around the world.

Between Purim and Passover… Something Is Happening to Our People
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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…
The Room in Jerusalem Was On Fire
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The Room in Jerusalem Was On Fire

Earlier in the week, we ran our annual campaign called “All In for Aish.” For the past several years, this…
A Personal Note I Almost Didn’t Write
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A Personal Note I Almost Didn’t Write

This week, the world witnessed a powerful moment. Israel and the United States stood together and moved decisively against a…
This Is Not a Time to Bow
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This Is Not a Time to Bow

I was on my way to Israel this past Sunday, and throughout Shabbos, I was with many dear friends of…
Our Next Test Is Each Other
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Our Next Test Is Each Other

This week also included a meaningful and important meeting that connects directly to these themes of unity, relationship, and standing…
A Defining Moment for Aish and the Jewish Future
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A Defining Moment for Aish and the Jewish...

This past week was truly exceptional. I feel deeply blessed to have been with so many of you at the…
Defending Civilization Begins With Knowledge
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Defending Civilization Begins With Knowledge

I am incredibly energized by where Aish is heading. The work being done with AI, online learning, and social media…
One Family, One Moment, One People
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One Family, One Moment, One People

Through the Erber family, who dedicated a Torah in Ran’s memory this past Sukkot, I had the privilege of getting…
Tel Aviv is Searching, and AISH is Responding
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Tel Aviv is Searching, and AISH is Responding

This week, three of our incredible scholars, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen, Rabbi MZ Dubov, and Rabbi Mathias, traveled to Tel…
From Jerusalem to Miami: Aish at a Turning Point
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From Jerusalem to Miami: Aish at a Turning...

Cross River dedicated the Essentials wing of our new women’s building. Cross River is an institution rooted in powerful values.…
From Latin America to Somaliland, Aish at Work Across the World
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From Latin America to Somaliland, Aish at Work...

This week was filled to the brim with activity. Every single day, I met with elected officials and leaders. I…
Hatred Does Not Define the Jewish People
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Hatred Does Not Define the Jewish People

This week, we hosted two dozen soldiers from the elite units of the newly formed Chashmonaim Brigade who made a…
From Bondi Beach to the White House
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From Bondi Beach to the White House

As we mourned the souls murdered at Bondi Beach, I found myself once again speaking on news programs as a…
Reclaiming Our Maccabee Strength
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Reclaiming Our Maccabee Strength

As Hanukkah approaches this Sunday night, I find myself entering another round of conversations with the media, both Jewish and…
What Happens When Mothers Come to Learn in Jerusalem
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What Happens When Mothers Come to Learn in...

This past week, we experienced one of our most innovative programs and I was blessed to participate in it. The…
Carrying the Destiny of Israel Together
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Carrying the Destiny of Israel Together

The week began with conversations with leaders of the Hesder community, of which AISH is a proud member. It continued…
I Saw Our Women Rise, I Saw Our Community United, and I Left Filled With Hope for a Strong Jewish Future
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I Saw Our Women Rise, I Saw Our...

My journey began last Friday night in Bergenfield, New Jersey, where I had the great honor of attending an alumni…
A crisis of love that no one is discussing
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A crisis of love that no one is...

I encourage every one of you to find a Jew you do not know and invite them for Shabbos. The…
Welcome Rabbi Meyer May to the Aish Family
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Welcome Rabbi Meyer May to the Aish Family

One of the amazing things about Rabbi May is that he truly espouses all three of the core values of…
Aish Ha’am: One People. One Mission. One Future.
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Aish Ha’am: One People. One Mission. One Future.

This week, a dream became reality as I had the honor of leading our Aish Ha’am delegation to Jerusalem. It…
This Is Why I Still Believe in Us
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This Is Why I Still Believe in Us

After landing in New York on my way back from Israel, I joined an event organized by Rabbi Saj Freiberg…
Sitting in the Knesset, Witnessing History Unfold
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Sitting in the Knesset, Witnessing History Unfold

As an American citizen and a proud Jew, I love both the United States and Israel. Watching these two nations…
They’re Coming Home
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They’re Coming Home

Shehechiyanu v’kiyemanu v’higiyanu lazman hazeh is such a beautiful blessing that we say around the holiday time, thanking God for…
When Adversity Shapes Greatness
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When Adversity Shapes Greatness

The highlight of my year has always been spending Yom Kippur at AISH. From the very first day that I…
In Memory of a Fallen Hero, We Build Together
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In Memory of a Fallen Hero, We Build...

This past Tisha B’Av, we released a powerful documentary film telling the stories of hostages, bereaved families, and heroes who…
Why We Still Dance After October 7
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Why We Still Dance After October 7

This past Sunday I traveled to Los Angeles for the Jewish American Summit, an extraordinary program put together by AISH…
A Week of Joy, Pain, and Jewish Strength
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A Week of Joy, Pain, and Jewish Strength

This week, I celebrated the birth of my granddaughter. I taught Torah to our students. I met leaders of nations.…
From LA to Jerusalem: Aish Is Changing the World
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From LA to Jerusalem: Aish Is Changing the...

Over the last few weeks, I have had the privilege of working on projects that I know are going to…
The Plaza That Never Sleeps
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The Plaza That Never Sleeps

From my office window, I gaze upon the Kotel Plaza and beyond to the Temple Mount, the holiest site in…
The Heartbeat of Elul
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The Heartbeat of Elul

I am especially inspired by the opening of the Suzana and Ivan Kaufman Women’s Educational Institute, an eight-story home for…

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