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President Isaac Herzog speaks at the opening event of the 39th Zionist Congress in Jerusalem, October 28, 2025 (courtesy)
October 29, 2025, 4:30 pm
World Zionist Congress leaders preach unity as delegates spar over Jewish future
Opening night of the ‘parliament of the Jewish people’ is filled with festivities even as debate flares between right and left, secular and religious, over where critical funding will go
By Zev Stub
Co-host Jamie Geller interviews Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Noam Tibon for the documentary 'October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope and Heroism.' (Courtesy: Aish)
August 9, 2024, 1:27 am
New documentary highlights the tragedy and resilience of families affected by Oct. 7
‘October 7th: Voices of Pain, Hope and Heroism’ contains never-before-seen footage of the massacre; will be released by Aish on Tisha B’Av, the Jewish day of mourning, next week
By Ethan Freedman
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Kaitlyn together with other Aish students visit and volunteer at an army base after October 7th
March 31, 2024, 5:03 pm
Igniting Spiritual Journeys and Strengthening Jewish Identity: Aish’s Mission to Uplift Jewish People Worldwide
Through timeless Jewish wisdom, Aish empowers people globally to embrace their heritage, live more thoughtful lives amidst trying times
The source of Aish: Rabbi Noach Weinberg, second from right, who founded the Aish HaTorah and oversaw its global growth. The current dispute is between some of his closest devotees. (courtesy)
From the WebJune 7, 2017, 9:15 pm
Is Aish International intentionally misleading high-profile donors?
New York Jewish Week: Aish International is widely believed to be the US arm of Aish HaTorah in Israel. But it isn’t
By Gary Rosenblatt
Beit Shemesh-based rock and hip-hop band Shtar (Yirmiyahu Vann)
December 9, 2016, 1:11 am
Orthodox band’s family men defy stereotypes to rock out
Combining hip-hop talent with a love of Torah, Ramat Beit Shemesh band Shtar shows things in Israel aren’t as black and white as its members’ clothing
By Renee Ghert-Zand
One of the most active chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, organizing anti-Israel campaigns and events throughout the year (SJP at UOIT/DC Facebook page)
August 14, 2016, 5:47 am
Canadian university accused of ‘banning’ Jewish students
Suit filed in Ontario seeks legal review, damages for alleged discrimination, starting when the student government endorsed BDS in January
By Matt Lebovic
'The Passover Palito,' a clip by a group of Argentine seniors (YouTube screenshot)
April 28, 2016, 6:21 am
Argentine senior citizens funk it up in Passover clip
They may not have as many hits on YouTube as other parody holiday songs, but these singers have a groove all their own
By Cnaan Liphshiz
On November 20, 2015, Brett Loewenstern posed in front of the Western Wall in Jerusalem (courtesy)
February 19, 2016, 2:01 pm
Jewish ‘American Idol’ star is in the army now — the IDF
Reality TV contestant Brett Loewenstern reflects on merging his Jewish and musical identities after his move to Israel — plus his upcoming draft to be a singing ‘ginger Jew’
By Matt Lebovic
Friends and family attend the funeral of 46-year old Ofer Ben Ari, Jerusalem December 24, 2015. (Miriam Alster/FLASH90)
December 26, 2015, 11:07 pm
‘I’m not angry,’ says daughter of man killed in crossfire during attack
Ofek Ben Ari acknowledges police officers were doing their duty when gunfire hit her father as he tried to stop stabbing in Jerusalem
By ToI Staff
Rescue and medical personnel carrying a wounded man at the scene of a stabbing attack at the Old City’s Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem on December 23, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 24, 2015, 1:07 am
Jerusalem attack victims remembered as ‘joyful,’ ‘hero’
Argentina-born Rabbi Reuben Birmajer, 45, mourned at late night funeral after leaving behind seven children; Ofer Ben Ari, 46, recalled by daughter as ‘man of gold’
By ToI Staff
Rescue and medical personnel carrying a wounded man at the scene of a stabbing attack at the Old City’s Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem on December 23, 2015. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 23, 2015, 7:17 pm
Two Israelis die of wounds after Jerusalem terror attack
Rabbi Reuben Birmajer stabbed while leaving Old City; Ofer Ben Ari, 46, hit by police fire during ensuing chaos
By Raoul Wootliff and Judah Ari Gross
Mark Halawa converted to Judaism in an independent ultra-Orthodox court in 2013 and now lives as an observant Jew in Jerusalem. (Amanda Borschel-Dan/The Times of Israel)
October 16, 2015, 2:52 am
How a Kuwaiti Muslim made a Jewish home in Jerusalem
Born to a Palestinian refugee family in Kuwait City, Mark Halawa went on a journey that has taken him through continents and cultures
By Amanda Borschel-Dan
Members of Six13 in their 'Shake It Off' Hanukkah video. (YouTube screenshot)
December 14, 2014, 11:55 am
Eight crazy Hannukah clips
YouTube holiday menu offers more than just a cappella
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Participants in an Israel trip aimed at Jewish mothers sponsored by the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project. (Aviram Waldman/JTA)
December 6, 2014, 5:24 am
It’s Birthright Israel — for Jewish moms
‘A community lives and dies by where the women are,’ says Jewish Women’s Renaissance Project head Lori Palatnik
By Ben Sales
Aish's new Rosh Hashanah video urges Jews celebrating the new year to "get clarity." (Screenshot)
September 2, 2013, 5:39 am
‘Get Lucky’ — Rosh Hashanah version
Aish publishes Jewish New Year version of Daft Punk hit song
By ToI Staff
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