Jewish Action
The Allure and Illusion of Ownership
19 Jun 2023
The article explores the concept of ownership and its significance from a Jewish perspective. It emphasizes the attachment people have to their possessions a...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
What’s So Great about Being a Jewish Educator?
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
KosherKopy: Unscrambling the Kashrut of Eggs
19 Jun 2023
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, ...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Cool It
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
What’s The Truth About…The Kotel Being Judaism’s Holiest Site?
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Gratitude with Grace: An Inspirational and Practical Approach to Living Life as a Gift
19 Jun 2023
"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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Across the Expanse of Jewish Thought: From the Holocaust to Halakhah and Beyond
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Our Tenth Aliyaversary
19 Jun 2023
The author reflects on their positive experience after making aliyah to Israel with their wife. They acknowledge that while there were bureaucratic challenge...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Letters – Summer 2023
19 Jun 2023
The Summer 2023 issue of Letters in the OU Kosher Centennial edition received positive feedback, with readers expressing appreciation for the detailed histor...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Zionism
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
The Gift of Israel
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
We Belong
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
We Belong
19 Jun 2023
In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of belonging and community in religious life, particularly within Judaism. The author references the id...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
Inside the OU – Summer 2023
19 Jun 2023
The OU Department of Synagogue Initiatives and Yachad co-hosted a community conversation about disability inclusion in shuls, highlighting the importance of ...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
New Grant Bolsters OU Program Providing Financial Counseling
19 Jun 2023
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...
19 Jun 2023
Jewish Action
When Science Meets Kashrut: How one woman blazed a trail in OU Kosher
23 May 2023
Dr. Judith Leff, a biochemist and ingredient technology specialist, made significant contributions to the field of kosher food production and supervision, pa...
23 May 2023
Jewish Action
What’s the Truth about . . . a Chatan and Kallah Not Seeing Each Other Before the Wedding?
22 May 2023
The practice of a bride and groom not seeing each other for a full week before their wedding is a widespread Ashkenazic custom with little basis in tradition...
22 May 2023
Jewish Action
Our Favorite Shavuot Recipes
22 May 2023
This article provides four Shavuot recipes: Easy Summertime Peach and Arugula Salad, Fried Caprese Skewers with Balsamic Reduction, Quesadillas, and Stuffed ...
22 May 2023
Jewish Action
Everyday Kindness – March 2023
6 Mar 2023
In this article, a story is shared about an act of kindness that took place on erev Pesach. Shira's mother had passed away in Arizona, and she had to quickly...
6 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Centennial Spotlight: Nathan K. Gross (1911-1985)
5 Mar 2023
Nathan K. Gross, also known as "Nator" or "Mr. Kashrut," played a crucial role in establishing kashrut certification in America. Despite lacking formal relig...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
The Torah Revival in Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
Since the fall of Communism in Ukraine, there has been a revival of Jewish life and observance in the country. Many Jews, particularly those from non-religio...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Albert Reichmann, z”l: Working behind the Scenes to Bring Jewry Back
5 Mar 2023
Albert Reichmann, a member of the Orthodox Jewish community, played a significant role in bringing Jewish education and heritage to Jews behind the Iron Curt...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How the OU is Helping: Dispatch from Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, the OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Division has been working with partner organizations to suppo...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How the OU is Helping: Dispatch from Ukraine
5 Mar 2023
The OU's Community Projects and Partnerships Division has been working to support Jewish communities in Ukraine since the start of the war in 2022. They have...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Inflation Update: Will Pesach Prices Be Different This Year?
5 Mar 2023
This article discusses the impact of inflation on Pesach food prices. The worldwide inflation and shortage of food, caused by factors such as the Covid outbr...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
How Not to Break the Bank This Pesach
5 Mar 2023
In this article, Stacey Zrihen, a certified financial planner, provides tips for having a budget-friendly Pesach. She emphasizes the need for planning and ma...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
What Artificial Intelligence Teaches Us about What it Means to be Human
5 Mar 2023
The article explores the question of what it means to be human in the context of artificial intelligence (AI). While there is no scientific test or agreed-up...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Halachic Smarts About Smart Technology
5 Mar 2023
The article discusses the question of whether using voice-activated technology, such as OK, Google, is permissible on Shabbat. The author explores the Gemara...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Artificial Intelligence: The Newest Revolution in Torah Study?
5 Mar 2023
Rabbi Dovid Bashevkin and Professor Moshe Koppel discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in Torah study. They explore the history and definiti...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
AI Meets Halachah
5 Mar 2023
In a conversation with Jewish Action, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt discusses the potential uses and limitations of AI in halachic decision-making. While AI can be a...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Navigating Widowhood in the Frum Community
5 Mar 2023
This text emphasizes the unique challenges faced by widows and widowers in the Jewish community. The experience of widowhood is deeply personal and varies de...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Telling Their Stories: Widowhood in the Frum Community
5 Mar 2023
This article features personal narratives from three individuals who have experienced widowhood in the Orthodox Jewish community. The widows discuss the chal...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Contemplating a Move? What You Should Be Thinking About
5 Mar 2023
When considering a move to a new Jewish community, it's important to not only focus on amenities like job opportunities, schools, and kosher food, but also t...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
A Fresh & Flavorful Pesach
5 Mar 2023
The article discusses the challenges and strategies for cooking delicious and flavorful meals during Pesach. The author emphasizes the importance of using fr...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
What’s the Truth about. . . When an Eved Ivri Goes Free?
5 Mar 2023
The misconception that an eved Ivri (Jewish servant) goes free in the shemitah year is incorrect. An eved Ivri works for six full years and goes free at the ...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Kan Tzipor: Inspiring Stories on Seizing “Magic Moments” of Opportunity to Do Chesed
5 Mar 2023
"Kan Tzipor: Inspiring Stories on Seizing Magic Moments of Opportunity to Do Chesed" by Stephen J. Savitsky is a collection of chesed stories centered around...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
The Revelation at Sinai: What Does “Torah from Heaven” Mean?
5 Mar 2023
"The Revelation at Sinai: What Does Torah from Heaven Mean?" is a collection of essays edited by Yoram Hazony, Gil Student, and Alex Sztuden that addresses t...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Hidden Heroes: One Woman’s Story of Resistance and Rescue in the Soviet Union
5 Mar 2023
"Pamela Braun Cohen's memoir, 'Hidden Heroes: One Woman's Story of Resistance and Rescue in the Soviet Union,' highlights the efforts of the Soviet Jewry mov...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Reviews in Brief – Spring 2023
5 Mar 2023
Gematria Refigured by Rabbi Elie Feder is a book that explores the method of gematria, which assigns numerical values to Hebrew words, to understand how the ...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
The Best Is Yet to Be
5 Mar 2023
Growing older is a common experience, and a poet named Robert Browning explored this theme in his work. One of his famous poems, "Rabbi Ben Ezra," talks abou...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Letters
5 Mar 2023
The recent issue of Jewish Action, dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of OU Kosher, has garnered praise from readers. The article on plant-derived meat wa...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Success(ion)
5 Mar 2023
Succession planning is crucial for Jewish organizations, yet many fail to prioritize it. Without a clear plan for leadership transitions, organizations can f...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Ki Heim Chayeinu—Living Jewish
5 Mar 2023
The author reflects on a powerful call to action for the religious Jewish future that was prompted by a discussion at an AIPAC conference. The speaker emphas...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Being an Informed Kosher Consumer
5 Mar 2023
In this article, Rabbi Moshe Elefant emphasizes the importance of being an informed kosher consumer in today's modern world. He explains that in the past, ko...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Wave Runners
5 Mar 2023
The author reflects on the importance of saying hello and forming connections with others. He shares how waving and greeting others during his jog made him f...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Inside the OU – Spring 2023
5 Mar 2023
The Spring 2023 issue of Inside the OU highlights several key events and initiatives. The OU convened a meeting with federal and local officials to address r...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Investing in NCSY—Investing in the Jewish Future
5 Mar 2023
RootOne, an initiative focused on strengthening Jewish identity among North American Jewish teens, has awarded NCSY, a leading Jewish youth group, a multi-mi...
5 Mar 2023
Jewish Action
Everyday Kindness – February 2023
30 Jan 2023
In this column, two stories of kindness are highlighted. In the first story, members of Toronto's Jewish community come together to ensure that a child survi...
30 Jan 2023
Jewish Action
The Smells of Shabbat
26 Dec 2022
In this personal essay, the author reflects on their experience of celebrating Shabbat alone during the Covid-19 pandemic. They express missing the familiar ...
26 Dec 2022
Jewish Action
Everyday Kindness – December 2022
12 Dec 2022
This column highlights acts of kindness that happen every day, focusing on two specific stories. The first involves an aging Holocaust survivor who would wak...
12 Dec 2022