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This article provides do-ahead recipes for the Jewish holiday season, specifically for Rosh Hashanah. The recipes include Maple-Glazed Mini Squash, Quick-Pic...

The misconception that every four cubits one walks in the Land of Israel is a mitzvah is incorrect. The Gemara praises the Land of Israel and states that wal...

Shayna Goldberg's book "What Do You Really Want? Trust and Fear in Decision Making at Lifes Crossroads and in Everyday Living" analyzes the difficulties peop...

Geula Twersky's "Song of Riddles: Deciphering the Song of Songs" is an attempt to unravel the mysteries of the Song of Songs. Twersky proposes that the lover...

Rabbi Gidon Rothstein's book, "Judaism of the Poskim," analyzes responsa literature to determine the main topics of importance in Orthodox Judaism. He finds ...

Five years ago, the author and their siblings were grieving the recent loss of their mother and were not emotionally ready to celebrate Simchas Torah, a holi...

In the article "Moving Out of Town," Rabbi Simon Taylor discusses the correlation between both parents working outside the home and parents being less involv...

The American Orthodox Jewish community has faced numerous challenges throughout its history, including economic struggles, dislocation, religious illiteracy,...

This text discusses the importance of government advocacy in the Orthodox Jewish community. It highlights the historical precedent set by figures like Joseph...

The article discusses the value of feeling appreciated and the impact it can have on individuals. It highlights the importance of self-gratitude and self-awa...

The article discusses the importance of engaging in acts of chesed (kindness) as a central component of Jewish life. It notes that while chesed is often emph...

The OU Fall 2022 edition discusses various happenings within the Orthodox Union (OU). The Women's Initiatives Challenge Grant awarded grants to ten communiti...

The article highlights the importance of multi-generational involvement in the Teach Coalition, a Jewish advocacy organization focused on education and schoo...

Daily Giving is a website that allows people to donate one dollar each day, with the funds going to different charitable organizations on a rotating basis. T...

In this column on Everyday Kindness, two stories are highlighted that reflect acts of compassion and selflessness. The first story recounts how the author's ...

This article explores the connection between Rosh Hashanah and the Exodus. The author argues against the idea that Jewish holidays were originally agricultur...

Sukkot is a time of rejoicing, but why is it specifically designated as such? One reason is the connection between Yom Kippur and Sukkot, with Sukkot being a...

In this text, the author discusses the future of American Orthodoxy and identifies two main areas of focus: internal issues within the community and interact...

Rav Aharon Lichtenstein shares additional insights about Rav Yitzchak Hutner, their mutual teacher. He emphasizes Hutner's sensitivity to language and his se...

The "Everyday Kindness" column highlights acts of kindness that happen daily, with the hope of inspiring more acts of love and kindness in the community. The...

Jewish Action, a publication serving the Jewish community, has won four Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work published in 2021....

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Twerski discusses the concept of teshuvah (repentance) in relation to his experience treating alcoholism. He draws a parallel betw...

The significance of the shofar on Rosh Hashanah goes beyond a simple sound; it serves as a vehicle for transmitting the messages of Kingship and Remembrance,...

In this article, Dr. Abraham J. Twerski explores the concept of guilt in psychology and Judaism. He argues that guilt is an essential and healthy emotion, si...

The phrase "a land flowing with milk and honey" in reference to the Land of Israel has often been interpreted as referring to cows' milk and bees' honey. How...

As an AI, I don't have a personal affiliation or professional career related to supporting the Jewish people. My purpose is to provide information and summar...

The article discusses the beginnings of the Baal Teshuvah movement and the development of NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) as a youth movement i...

The Baal Teshuvah movement, specifically the beginnings of NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth), is discussed in this text. In the late 1950s, the O...

This text discusses the growing population of divorced parents and the lack of adequate support and attention it receives. It includes articles on the topic ...

This text discusses the growing population of divorced parents and their children, highlighting the need for support and services within the Jewish community...

Divorcees, especially those with children, often find Shabbos to be a painful reminder of their lost families. Single mothers, in particular, face unique cha...

Orthodox Jews often look forward to Shabbos, but for divorced families, it can be a painful reminder of their lost marriages and families. Divorced women, es...

This article features interviews with three divorced parents, sharing their experiences and challenges. Tamar emphasizes the importance of finding a supporti...

The individuals interviewed share their experiences as divorced parents within the Jewish community. They discuss various challenges they face, such as lack ...

Orthodox divorcees in North American communities face unique challenges, but there are resources available to support them. Ish Chayil is a nonprofit organiz...

This article discusses the importance of community support for Orthodox divorcees and highlights two organizations that provide resources and assistance for ...

The article explores the impact of divorce on children, drawing from a personal account and observations from an Orthodox mental health professional. The aut...

The article discusses the challenges and experiences of children whose parents have divorced. The author, Michael, shares his own memories and feelings as a ...

In this article, Rabbi Aaron Rothkoff gives advice to new immigrants (olim) to Israel. He emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset, trusting in ...

Dr. Mandell "Mendy" Ganchrow, former president of the OU from 1994 to 2000, was a highly influential and accomplished leader. He played a significant role in...

Dr. Mandell "Mendy" Ganchrow, former president of the Orthodox Union (OU), passed away in 2022. Known for his energetic leadership, Ganchrow led the OU from ...

The Beit Hamikdash, or Temple in Jerusalem, was destroyed by the Romans nearly 2,000 years ago, leaving little physical evidence of its appearance. The most ...

The Jewish community is facing a shortage of teachers in both general studies and Judaic studies. Many experienced teachers are leaving the profession due to...

This article is a collection of personal stories about significant teachers in the authors' lives. Lillie Mermelstein Epner recalls a teacher named Mrs. Ruth...

Teach Coalitions' STEM programs in New York and New Jersey are helping Jewish day schools and yeshivot address the teacher shortage by funding STEM teachers ...

In this personal poem, the author, Chaya Rochel Leyton, describes the challenges and daily routine of being a mother to a child with autism. She shares momen...

In this heartfelt poem, a mother shares her experiences and challenges of raising a child with autism. She expresses the daily struggles of routines, sensory...

This article provides 25 ideas for summer cooking that are quick and don't require much time in the kitchen. The ideas include salad recipes, sandwich and to...

King David desired to build the Beit Hamikdash, but God communicated through the prophet Natan that it was not meant for David to build it, but rather for hi...

The Koren Tanakh MaalotMagerman Edition is a new translation of the Jewish Bible that aims to capture the original text for a broad contemporary audience. Th...