Rabbi, thought leader
and CEO of Aish

Rabbi Burg is a widely respected Jewish leader who serves as the CEO of Aish and sits on the board of governors of the Jewish Agency, bringing his extensive experience in Jewish education and leadership to global conversations about Jewish identity and antisemitism.

With his profound understanding of contemporary Jewish challenges, Rabbi Burg’s opinion pieces have appeared in major publications including Newsweek, the Jerusalem Post, and the Washington Examiner, while his regular columns in the Jewish News Syndicate (JNS) frequently address pressing issues facing the Jewish community. His insights as a guest commentator span diverse news platforms from Fox News and Newsmax to PBS.

For decades, he has
contributed significantly to
Jewish education and outreach,

having served as Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center where he oversaw the Museum of Tolerance in New York City and strengthened the Center’s fight against antisemitism. His leadership as Managing Director of the Orthodox Union (OU) and International Director of NCSY, a major international Jewish youth movement, demonstrated his commitment to engaging future generations.

For decades, he has
contributed significantly to
Jewish education and outreach,

having served as Eastern Director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center where he oversaw the Museum of Tolerance in New York City and strengthened the Center’s fight against antisemitism. His leadership as Managing Director of the Orthodox Union (OU) and International Director of NCSY, a major international Jewish youth movement, demonstrated his commitment to engaging future generations.

Rabbi Burg's innovative spirit led him to
found two pioneering outreach programs
for unaffiliated Jewish teens

– the Jewish Student Union (JSU), establishing hundreds of public high school clubs throughout North America, and the Anne Samson Jerusalem Journey (TJJ), an immersive Israel summer experience that has connected countless young people with their heritage.

As a highly
sought-after speaker,

Rabbi Burg travels extensively, sharing his wisdom and perspective with audiences around the world, addressing contemporary issues through the lens of Jewish values and tradition.

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Rabbi Burg
In Action

Rabbi Burg, together with the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, near Kyiv in the winter of 2023, one year after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Rabbi Burg, together with the Chief Rabbi of Ukraine, Rabbi Moshe Azman, near Kyiv in the winter of 2023, one year after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.

Meeting with Gilad Erdan at the UN in 2023.

Meeting with Gilad Erdan at the UN in 2023.

 With Ambassador Mike Huckabee and David Milstein at the JNS conference in Jerusalem in 2025.

 With Ambassador Mike Huckabee and David Milstein at the JNS conference in Jerusalem in 2025.

With Jamie Geller outside during their trip to the White House in 2024.

With Jamie Geller outside during their trip to the White House in 2024.

Hosting Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Dan Family AISH World Center in 2024.  

Hosting Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the Dan Family AISH World Center in 2024.

 

With Mayim Bialik at the White House Hanukkah Party in 2024.

With Mayim Bialik at the White House Hanukkah Party in 2024.

 With Sheikh Muafak Tarif, spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel in 2023.  

 With Sheikh Muafak Tarif, spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel in 2023.

 

 Speaking to a group of students in the Knesset in 2024.

 Speaking to a group of students in the Knesset in 2024.

 Speaking to a sold-out audience in Manhattan’s AMC theater prior to the screening of the Frontline Warriors documentary film in 2025.

 Speaking to a sold-out audience in Manhattan’s AMC theater prior to the screening of the Frontline Warriors documentary film in 2025.

Praying at the Western Wall.

Praying at the Western Wall.

At the Babyn Yar, Holocaust memorial outside of Kyiv in 2023.

At the Babyn Yar, Holocaust memorial outside of Kyiv in 2023.

Lecturing to group of students from all over the world who gathered in Jerusalem in 2024.

Lecturing to group of students from all over the world who gathered in Jerusalem in 2024.

Bringing hope and light to soldiers near the Gaza border in October of 2023 shortly after Hamas’ brutal attack against Israel.

Bringing hope and light to soldiers near the Gaza border in October of 2023 shortly after Hamas’ brutal attack against Israel.

Standing on the roof of the Dan Family Aish World Center in 2024.

Standing on the roof of the Dan Family Aish World Center in 2024.

Speaking to a crowd of Jewish pilgrims amid the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) in Jerusalem in 2024.  

Speaking to a crowd of Jewish pilgrims amid the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot) in Jerusalem in 2024.

 

A Global Voice for
Jewish Wisdom, Love
and Responsibility

From Jerusalem to Johannesburg, London to Los Angeles, Rabbi Burg maintains one of the most demanding international speaking schedules of any Jewish leader today.

As a tireless advocate for the Jewish people, his calendar reflects a mission that knows no borders, delivering talks across five continents while building crucial bridges between communities, generations, and perspectives.

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