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The author reflects on the concept of kavod, or honor, in Jewish communal life. They note that accepting or rejecting honor does not necessarily indicate hau...

The pandemic has brought about significant changes in the way we live and interact. The Jewish community is faced with the question of which changes to accep...

This poem, written by Toby Klein Greenwald after the 1991 Gulf War, reflects on the author's experiences during the war and the impact on her family. The poe...

A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center found that religious faith in the United States actually strengthened during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite the...

The author shares a personal story of spending Sukkot and Simchat Torah with their mother in Buffalo in 2006. Unexpectedly, a heavy snowstorm hit the city, c...

The Torah does not have books dedicated exclusively to the topic of leadership, despite containing wisdom on the subject. This is because the Torah emphasize...

In the face of crisis and tragedy, Jewish resilience is exemplified by historical figures such as Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai and Rabbi Akiva. Rabban Yochanan...

The Crusades were devastating for Jewish communities in Europe, particularly in Germany. The First Crusade in 1096 was the most destructive, with mobs killin...

This text discusses how the Jewish community in Prague coped with a devastating plague in 1713. The outbreak hit the Jewish community harder and earlier than...

In an interview with Rabbi Berel Wein, the concept of resilience in Jewish history is explored, particularly in the context of the American Orthodox communit...

Jewish humor has a long history of finding light in dark times. Even during events like pogroms and the Holocaust, Jews used humor as a coping mechanism. Hum...

The article explores the concept of resilience and how individuals can bounce back from trauma and adversity. It discusses the case of Carol, whose parents w...

In this article, cooking instructor Naomi Ross shares updated recipes for the holiday of Rosh Hashanah. The first recipe is for a Slow Roasted Apple BBQ Minu...

In this collection of letters from the Fall 2020 issue of Letters, several topics are discussed. One letter shares a personal story of keeping kosher during ...

The article explores the dilemma faced by individuals and communities when deciding whether to form alliances with questionable or unsavory partners. Drawing...

The author explores the tension between unity and passion in organized Jewish life. They argue that unity and engagement can coexist if both truth and peace ...

The excerpt discusses Rabbi Akiva's teaching about two types of purification and two types of repentance. One type involves sprinkling and requires another p...

Rabbi Reuven Boshnack, a Jewish educator at Brooklyn College, noticed that many students were struggling with anxiety due to real-life pressures and challeng...

In this article, the author discusses two books on Jewish mindfulness and how they have helped her during the coronavirus crisis. She explains that Jewish mi...

"The Vale of Tears" is a Holocaust memoir by Rav Pinchas Hirschprung, who was a rabbi in a small town in southeastern Poland during World War II. The book re...

In this article, Jewish Action readers share their favorite Jewish books that have had a significant impact on their lives. One reader recommends "If You Wer...

Temima Feldman, an educator in Far Rockaway, New York, has noticed a decrease in reading proficiency and interest among Jewish students, which she attributes...

The Jewish book industry is hopeful that it will fare well during the COVID-19 pandemic as people turn to books for comfort and inspiration while self-shelte...

Rabbi Avraham Edelstein's "The Laws of Outreach" explores the challenges and obligations faced by outreach professionals in the Orthodox community. The book ...

The Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting isolation have caused many to have an encounter with their true selves. The restrictions on activities and interactio...

In preparation for Shavuot, the journey of conversion is explored in a series of articles from the archives. These articles recount the experiences of indivi...

The article discusses the resurgence of nicotine use among Jewish teens through e-cigarettes like Juul. It highlights how many teens, including those in the ...

The article discusses the health risks associated with vaping, especially with THC-containing products like e-cigarettes. Evali, a harmful lung illness linke...

Rabbi Tzvi Ortner, known as a solution-finder at OU Kosher, leads the effort to make modern smart kitchens Shabbat and yomtov-friendly. His work led to the d...

A symposium on how parents should respond when their child leaves the religious path emphasizes the unique nature of each situation. Rabbi Shmuel Gluck under...

Naomi Ross, a cooking instructor and food writer, provides lighter and healthier recipes for Pesach, including a no-fail turkey roast with basic spices, brai...

"Wine, Whisky and Halachah" by Rabbi Shraga Kallus and Rabbi Avraham Chaim Slansky delves into the intricate laws surrounding wine consumption in Judaism, pa...

In "Widen Your Tent," Rabbi Micha Berger translates and expands upon the introduction of Rabbi Shimon Shkop's "Shaarei Yosher," focusing on the commandment t...

The religious experience encompasses both devotion and passion, with American Orthodox Jewry demonstrating a significant rise in religious devotion, evident ...

The text discusses the story of the Survivors Talmud, also known as the DP Camp Gemara or Sheerit Hapleitah Shas, a Talmud printed for Jewish survivors of th...

Rabbi Dr. Hillel Goldberg reflects on the transformative experience of gaining sight through surgery and the newfound appreciation for the literal concept of...

The article by Steve Lipman explores the theme of change through the lens of attorney Benjamin Brafman's experience representing individuals, including Ortho...

In her book "The Brain Boosting Diet," co-authored with Edward Wein, PhD, Norene Gilletz presents family-friendly and brain-healthy recipes perfect for the H...

The transition from Tishah B'Av to Shabbat Nachamu reflects Jewish history's pattern of tragedy followed by revitalization and creativity, such as the Mishna...

The OU's Center for Communal Research is conducting studies on the challenges faced by Orthodox singles in America today, including the perceived Shidduch Cr...

In the digital age, technology has significantly impacted frum dating within the Jewish community. Platforms like JSwipe and JWed offer Orthodox Jewish singl...

In the digital age of Frum dating, various online platforms such as JSwipe, JWed, and Forj have emerged to help Orthodox Jewish singles meet and potentially ...

The article discusses how singles in the Jewish community often feel marginalized during Shabbat due to the family-centric nature of the celebration. Some si...

The article discusses the Shabbat experience for Jewish singles, focusing on the challenges and strategies for navigating Shabbat observance without a family...

Orthodox never-married women past childbearing age face unique challenges in the quest to find a mate, encountering social isolation, pressure, and judgment ...

Orthodox never-married women past childbearing age often face unique challenges, including social isolation, pressure to marry, and judgment from friends, fa...

The text discusses the importance of sensitivity and empathy towards individuals facing challenges, such as infertility, job loss, or being single. It highli...

This piece shares two scenarios where individuals, Rebecca and Baruch, are faced with insensitivity from others regarding their personal struggles - Rebecca ...

The text discusses the misconception that past Jewish marriages were primarily utilitarian, with strict gender roles. Through examples like Glückel of Hameln...

The text explores the misconceptions surrounding Jewish marriages in the past, challenging the notion that they were strictly utilitarian and devoid of love....