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Unitarian Universalism is a progressive religious movement that embraces a wide range of beliefs and welcomes people of various backgrounds. Its origins can ...

"The Doctor" is a play by Robert Icke that explores the intersection of identity politics and antisemitism. The story centers around Ruth Wolff, a Jewish hea...

The Disney+ documentary about Stan Lee fails to address the Jewishness of the legendary comic book creator. The film follows Lee's journey from his early day...

The podcast discusses Hunter Biden's plea deal with prosecutors as well as Donald Trump's apparent admission of charges against him in a documents case durin...

Two major Jewish organizations have left a coalition aimed at fighting antisemitism after a video condemning "woke antisemitism" was released by the Combat A...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is gaining traction as a fringe challenger to U.S. President Joe Biden, despite his controversial comparison of COVID-19 vaccine mandat...

Dani Dayan, chair of Yad Vashem, visited Canada to honor the outgoing chair of the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem and attend the opening of a new Holocaust ...

In this short story, Joel Bar Yehia, the owner of a golem factory, is facing a drought that has caused production to come to a halt due to a lack of resource...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Dov Singer discusses how prayer can bring clarity to the essentials of our existence. He emphasizes the importa...

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Dov Singer, Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivat Mekor Chaim, discusses the power of prayer and how it can bring clarity to our l...

The article discusses the recent indictment of Donald Trump on charges brought under the Espionage Act and argues that it is part of an ongoing campaign to d...

The article discusses the experiences of the author, Vladislav Davidzon, during his time in Odessa, Ukraine, amidst the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. He des...

The author argues that Ukraine is in a strong position in its war against Russia, with a demoralized and poorly led Russian army facing a well-trained and mo...

This article tells the story of the author's grandmother's lifelong struggle to replicate a perfectly shaped, cheese-stuffed pastry called bollosa, which is ...

In this video lecture by Dr. Eliezer Papo, he discusses the 1492 expulsion of Jews from Spain and the impact it had on the Sephardic Jewish community. Dr. Pa...

Uruguay's president, Luis Lacalle Pou, has withdrawn a proposal to transform a bronze eagle adorned with a swastika from a sunken Nazi ship into a peace symb...

This article shares the experiences of Al Leff, a 102-year-old photographer who served as a U.S. Army photographer in China during World War II. Despite not ...

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...

In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life, particularly within Judaism. The author references the id...

In this article, Rabbi Josh Joseph emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life. He cites the biblical verse "It is not good for ma...

The OU Department of Synagogue Initiatives and Yachad co-hosted a community conversation about disability inclusion in shuls, highlighting the importance of ...

The Walder Charitable Fund has provided a $54,000 grant to Living Smarter Jewish (LSJ), an OU initiative that aims to help Orthodox Jewish individuals and fa...

The discussion in this podcast examines Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to China aimed at easing tensions between the U.S. and China. The po...

The Arab community in Israel faces challenges under the current right-wing government and its judicial overhaul plan, sparking uncertainty in the fragile rel...

The Arab community in Israel is facing challenges due to the right-wing government's plan for a judicial overhaul. This raises concerns about the delicate re...

Rav Jeff Fox's teshuva on queer women's sexuality is an important contribution to the world of Torah, as it challenges the default stance of condemnation and...

Televangelist Paula White, a leading evangelical supporter of former President Donald Trump, has endorsed him for the 2024 election during her visit to Israe...

Niall Ferguson discusses the challenges facing American universities, arguing that they have become places of limited intellectual freedom due to a prevailin...

An American jury recently found the gunman responsible for the 2018 Tree of Life synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh guilty on all 63 counts, including the murd...

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl shares her experience of being faced with a life-threatening situation when a gunman held hostages at a synagogue in Texas. Despite fee...