Jewish Action
In Search of Spirituality: A Simple Experiment
3 Sep 2023
The article discusses the challenges and changes in people's attitudes towards davening (prayer) after the Covid pandemic. Many found it difficult to return ...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Centennial Spotlight: Rabbi Yakov Halevi Lipschutz
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Centennial Spotlight: Rabbi Yacov Halevi Lipschutz
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Remembering Rabbi Matis Greenblatt
3 Sep 2023
Rabbi Matis Greenblatt, a highly talented and dedicated literary editor, played a crucial role in transforming the Orthodox Union's in-house newsletter, Jewi...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Singlehood in the Community: Are We Missing the Mark?
3 Sep 2023
This article discusses the issue of singlehood within the Jewish community, particularly in Orthodox circles. It highlights the challenges faced by single in...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Singlehood in the Community: Are We Missing the Mark?
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
The Crisis of My Experience
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Unmatched
3 Sep 2023
"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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Signs, Sealed, Delivered!
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
What’s The Truth About . . . The “Expiration Date” Of Rabbeinu Gershom’s Ban On Polygamy?
3 Sep 2023
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 ...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
A Guide to the Guide
3 Sep 2023
"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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Reviews In Brief – Fall 2023
3 Sep 2023
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 ...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Witnessing the Power of Chesed
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Letters – Fall 2023
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Outrage
3 Sep 2023
This article discusses the issue of polarization and outrage in society, including within the Orthodox Jewish community. The author emphasizes the need for r...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
The Division Thing: Strangers, Competitors and Monsters
3 Sep 2023
The author discusses the divisions and tensions within the Jewish community, both in Israel and America. These divisions are fueled by fear, alienation, and ...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Answering the Call
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Confronting the Suboptimal
3 Sep 2023
The article discusses the concept of "confronting the suboptimal" in various aspects of life, particularly in religious observance. It acknowledges that perf...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
New From OU Press
3 Sep 2023
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...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Action
Major New Gift Enables OU to Expand its Focus on North American Communal Growth
3 Sep 2023
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 ...
3 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
New Chasidic girls schools wins backing in Westcliff
3 Sep 2023
Ofsted has approved the establishment of Beis Chinuch Lebonos Westcliff, the first Chasidic girls primary school in Southend, catering to girls aged three to...
3 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
The Holocaust Survivor Who Hunted Nazi War Criminals
3 Sep 2023
Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor, dedicated his life to pursuing justice for the six million Jewish victims. Known as the "Nazi Hunter," Wiesenthal sur...
3 Sep 2023
Forward
The secret Jewish history of Jimmy Buffett
2 Sep 2023
Jimmy Buffett, the singer-songwriter known for his hit song "Margaritaville," has a secret Jewish history that is worth exploring. Despite growing up in a Ca...
2 Sep 2023
Forward
Adam Sandler’s ‘You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah’ is the highest-rated movie of his career
2 Sep 2023
Adam Sandler's newest movie, "You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah," has become the highest-rated film of his career. The Netflix movie, which explores J...
2 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
Why Judaism Is So Damn Complicated
2 Sep 2023
This article discusses the complexity of defining Judaism and how it doesn't neatly fit into conventional categories. While some people consider Judaism a re...
2 Sep 2023
Forward
An anti-ADL campaign is erupting on Twitter and Elon Musk endorsed it
1 Sep 2023
Elon Musk recently endorsed an anti-ADL campaign on Twitter, using the hashtag #BantheADL. The campaign, initiated by far-right activist Keith OBrien, accuse...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
Meta’s handling of ‘SpongeBob’ Holocaust denial post is taken up by independent Oversight Board
1 Sep 2023
Meta's independent Oversight Board is reviewing a case involving a post on Facebook and Instagram that featured a SpongeBob SquarePants character and contain...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
Berkeley AEPi shellfish dump wasn’t antisemitic vandalism, police and fraternity say
1 Sep 2023
Police investigating the dumping of shellfish on the grounds of the Jewish fraternity Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) at the University of California, Berkeley have ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
98-year-old German man charged with accessory to murder at Nazi concentration camp
1 Sep 2023
A 98-year-old German man, whose name has not been released, is being charged with 3,300 counts of accessory to murder for his alleged role as a guard at the ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
10 Jewish Amy Winehouse moments (and photos) from a new book on her life
1 Sep 2023
Amy Winehouse: In Her Words is a new book released by the Amy Winehouse Foundation to commemorate what would have been the singer's 40th birthday. The book, ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.
1 Sep 2023
The University of Lucerne in Switzerland is currently seeking a new professor of Judaic studies and theology. However, one condition of the job posting has c...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
The Jewish Sport Report: All the Jews to watch in the NFL this season
1 Sep 2023
As the NFL season begins, there are four Jewish players to watch: Jake Curhan, an offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks; A.J. Dillon, a running back for ...
1 Sep 2023
The Cholent
Who Gets to Run Judaism's Marketing Department?
1 Sep 2023
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the marketing campaign of JewBelong.org, a Jewish organization that uses provocative billboards to engage w...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
Wow, please, thank you: How I learned to pray on a walk in the woods
1 Sep 2023
The author reflects on their experience of saying Kaddish for their father and the challenges of prayer. They join Rabbi Spodek's "Soul Stroll," a walk in th...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller
Three Tweens Weigh in on ‘You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah’
1 Sep 2023
A group of three tweens and teens in Los Angeles discussed the popular Netflix movie "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" by Adam Sandler. One of the g...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller
All the Rosh Hashanah Gifts You Need
1 Sep 2023
With Rosh Hashanah approaching, Jewish gift options are being explored. While not as popular as Hanukkah, thoughtful gifts for Rosh Hashanah can be a nice ge...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
News Quiz: Test your knowledge of Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments
1 Sep 2023
The article discusses two separate topics: Iranian anti-Zionism and Nazi monuments. It is apparent that the article requires subscription or republishing rig...
1 Sep 2023
New Voices
Like a Jew Among Jews: A Jewish Media Fellowship Reflection
1 Sep 2023
In this reflection on Jewish identity, the author explores their complex Jewish background, which includes Jewish and non-Jewish ancestry, as well as their u...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
Why carrying Narcan is a mitzvah
1 Sep 2023
The availability of Narcan, a nasal spray that can save the life of someone who has overdosed on opioids, is an important step in addressing the opioid crisi...
1 Sep 2023
Emes Ve-Emunah
Throwing a Cat into the Aron Kodesh
1 Sep 2023
The author discusses a controversial incident in a Charedi synagogue in Ramat Bet Shemesh Daled, where a woman was honored with "Gelilah," the ceremonial wra...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
Pressure from Jewish groups helped stop auction of jewels tied to Nazi fortune
1 Sep 2023
Christie's auction house has canceled the sale of part of a jewelry collection owned by billionaire Heidi Horten, who inherited her husband's fortune made fr...
1 Sep 2023
The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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Our House Is A Very, Very Costly House
1 Sep 2023
The podcast discusses concerns surrounding weak job numbers, inflation, and higher interest rates in the context of President Joe Biden's economic policies. ...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller
When There Are No Other Jews at Jewish Summer Camp
1 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her experience of sending her youngest child to a local Jewish day camp in Maine. Living in an area with a small Jewish community, her...
1 Sep 2023
Sam Aronow
A Jewish Tour of San Francisco | Jewish History on the Road
1 Sep 2023
Exploring the Jewish historical sites of San Francisco through a unique tour.
1 Sep 2023
Future of Jewish
Demystifying Israel and Correcting 'Complete Lies' on the Digital Stage
1 Sep 2023
Hananya Naftali, an Israeli social media influencer, has gained popularity by sharing his perspective on Israel and advocating for the Jewish people. Born to...
1 Sep 2023
Halacha Headlines
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9/2/23 – Shiur 434 – מי יחיה מי ימות Community organizations dealing with life and death issues daily and some of the שאלות that arise
1 Sep 2023
In this text, a range of topics related to Jewish community organizations and life and death issues are discussed. The first section focuses on questions abo...
1 Sep 2023
Jewish Chronicle
The pursuit of unity is a religious ideal we must not forsake
1 Sep 2023
Rabbi Doron Perez, author of "The Jewish State: From Opposition to Opportunity," emphasizes the importance of Jewish unity as a religious ideal, particularly...
1 Sep 2023
Unholy: Two Jews on the News
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Conversations We Love: Ira Glass
1 Sep 2023
In this feature on Conversations We Love, the spotlight falls on influential radio host Ira Glass, known for creating the popular "This American Life" series...
1 Sep 2023
Bonjour Chai
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Value and Values of Jewish Day School
1 Sep 2023
In a podcast episode discussing Jewish day schools, Avi Finegold interviews Paul Bernstein, the founding CEO of Prizmah, a network for Jewish day schools in ...
1 Sep 2023
Forward
The UK’s defense secretary is Jewish, a first since the 1990s
1 Sep 2023
Grant Shapps, a veteran Conservative Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom's new defense secretary. He is the government's first Jew...
1 Sep 2023