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The article explores the conflicts and tensions that often arise when Orthodox Jews move into new communities. It discusses a specific example in Toms River,...

In various communities throughout North America, Orthodox Jewish synagogues are engaging in altruistic projects to help their non-Jewish neighbors and improv...

Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks and a symposium of Jewish leaders discuss the decline of spirituality in Orthodox Jewish life and ways to address it. Rabbi Yossi M...

The article discusses the challenges and changes in people's attitudes towards davening (prayer) after the Covid pandemic. Many found it difficult to return ...

Rabbi Yacov Halevi Lipschutz, the predecessor of Rabbi Menachem Genack at OU Kosher from 1977 to 1980, was a highly respected and knowledgeable figure in the...

Rabbi Yakov Halevi Lipschutz, former head of OU Kosher from 1977 to 1980, was a respected figure known for his expertise in kashrut laws and his commitment t...

Rabbi Matis Greenblatt, a highly talented and dedicated literary editor, played a crucial role in transforming the Orthodox Union's in-house newsletter, Jewi...

This article discusses the issue of singlehood within the Orthodox Jewish community. It suggests that there may be a misguided focus on marriage and family a...

This article discusses the issue of singlehood within the Jewish community, particularly in Orthodox circles. It highlights the challenges faced by single in...

The author reflects on her experience as a single, observant Jewish woman and the challenges she faces in finding a place within the Jewish community. She di...

"Unmatched" is a book written by Sarah Lavane, a pseudonym, that explores the journey of an Orthodox Jewish woman in search of a compatible life partner. The...

The tradition of serving symbolic foods on Rosh Hashanah goes back to Talmudic times. These foods, called simanim, are meant to represent positive things and...

The ban on polygamy, known as the cherem of Rabbeinu Gershom, was enacted in the 11th century and there are various opinions about its expiration date. Some ...

"A Guide to the Guide" by Rabbis Yosef Kohn and Yaakov Reinman offers a synopsis and summary of Maimonides' "Moreh Nevuchim." The book explores the challenge...

This text provides brief summaries of three different books. The first book, "Torat Chaim: Words to Share at Lifes Meaningful Moments," edited by Rabbis Wes ...

The author shares a personal story of experiencing the power of chesed (acts of kindness) during a difficult time when her daughter was diagnosed with a brai...

This section of Letters in the Fall 2023 issue of a Jewish publication covers various topics. One letter praises President Emeritus Moishe Bane for his colum...

This article discusses the issue of polarization and outrage in society, including within the Orthodox Jewish community. The author emphasizes the need for r...

The author discusses the divisions and tensions within the Jewish community, both in Israel and America. These divisions are fueled by fear, alienation, and ...

The author discusses the concept of answering the call from God and how Avraham was chosen to respond to it. They emphasize that engagement with the Divine i...

The article discusses the concept of "confronting the suboptimal" in various aspects of life, particularly in religious observance. It acknowledges that perf...

The newly released book "The Rav on Tefillah" features the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik on Jewish prayer. The book aims to make the Rav's teachi...

The Orthodox Union (OU) is expanding its focus on North American Jewish communal growth with the new Savitsky Communal Growth Initiative, made possible by a ...

Gitti Allman, an administrative liaison at a girls yeshivah and cake decorator, decided to donate her kidney to Anthony Sonny Silver, a police officer who ha...

This article provides several pareve and dairy recipes for the nine days when meat is traditionally avoided. The recipes include variations of quesadillas (o...

Jewish Action, a magazine, has won seven Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism at the American Jewish Press Association (AJPA) Conference...

For those observing Tishah B'Av and searching for engaging ways to reflect during this solemn day, Jewish Action Magazine offers a curated selection of books...

Jewish Action recommends two books for Tishah BAv reading. "In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks" by Erica Brown provides daily inspir...

Ahuva Strauss, a recent graduate of Rutgers University, decided to volunteer at a nearby hospital after realizing the loneliness some patients may feel. With...

Rabbi Berel Wein played a crucial role in building the OU Kosher division. In 1972, Rabbi Alexander Rosenberg, the previous administrator, passed away, and R...

Preventive health care often takes a back seat in the Orthodox Jewish community due to the pressures of leading a frum life. While the community is good at r...

Community-based organizations such as shuls, Hatzalah, and Jewish community centers can play a valuable role in educating the frum community about health. Ev...

Experts recommend several tips for healthy living. First, it is important to have a good relationship with a primary care provider and regularly visit even w...

This article discusses the significance of Israel's 75th anniversary and how it is being perceived by different sectors of the Jewish community. It highlight...

The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 sparked contemplation among religious leaders. Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik believed that the State of Isra...

This compilation of rabbinic views and perspectives on the birth of the Jewish State provides insight into the diverse opinions within the Jewish community. ...

This excerpt is from a book of addresses by Rabbi Joseph Ber Soloveitchik, a prominent figure in religious Zionism. The excerpt discusses the challenges and ...

In celebration of Israel's 75th anniversary, Jewish Action released a short film series called "Voices of Faith: Memories of 1948." The series features inter...

The author recounts the story of her father, Shlomo Leib, who as a child in Motole, Lithuania, was told that when the Messiah comes, there will be a bridge m...

The article explores the concept of ownership and its significance from a Jewish perspective. It emphasizes the attachment people have to their possessions a...

This article responds to recent discussions by Jewish educators about the challenges of teaching in Modern Orthodox day schools. The author aims to provide a...

This article discusses various aspects of the kashrut of eggs. It explains that eggs are generally kosher if they are laid by kosher fowl, such as chickens, ...

In this article, the author discusses the need to keep cool during the summer and shares some refreshing recipes that are perfect for hot days. They emphasiz...

The Kotel, or Western Wall, is not Judaism's holiest site. The holiest site is the location of the Kodesh Hakodashim (the Holy of Holies) on the Temple Mount...

"Gratitude with Grace: An Inspirational and Practical Approach to Living Life as a Gift" by Sarah S. Berkovits explores the power of gratitude through real-l...

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg's book, "Across the Expanse of Jewish Thought: From the Holocaust to Halakhah and Beyond," offers a collection of fourteen essays e...

The author reflects on their positive experience after making aliyah to Israel with their wife. They acknowledge that while there were bureaucratic challenge...

The Summer 2023 issue of Letters in the OU Kosher Centennial edition received positive feedback, with readers expressing appreciation for the detailed histor...

The author reflects on their relationship with Zionism and Israel as an American Jew. They express their gratitude for Israel's existence and their strong co...

The text discusses the significance of the State of Israel as a gift to the Jewish people. It highlights three aspects of the gift: liberation, unity, and bu...