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Dr. Yael Ziegler's book, "Lamentations: Faith in a Turbulent World," offers a unique and accessible exploration of the Book of Lamentations. The book present...

In the book "Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures" by Moshe Koppel, the author explores the enduring nature of traditional Judaism and defends Orth...

"Ephraim Meth's book, Bedtime Reading for Briskers, explores the detailed laws and rituals of the sacrificial order in the Torah. Meth addresses these laws f...

The author describes the Jewish tradition of hospitality, particularly the practice of inviting guests into one's home for Shabbat or yom tov meals. They men...

This article discusses the tradition of hospitality in Jewish culture, particularly the custom of bringing gifts when invited to someone's home. The author h...

The first letter discusses the growth of Torah communities in various cities, including Cincinnati. The author points out that Cincinnati's growth cannot be ...

Orthodox Judaism is characterized by diversity and fragmentation, with various subgroups and traditions within the community. While some people may be uncomf...

The article discusses the importance of making Torah study accessible and the positive impact it has on Jewish engagement. It refers to various programs, suc...

This text discusses the importance of trust in various aspects of life, with a focus on its significance in Jewish life. The author shares three examples of ...

The financial stress of living an Orthodox lifestyle has led many Orthodox Jews to consider moving to more affordable regions. The costs of living in the New...

The article highlights several activities and achievements of the Orthodox Union (OU) in the summer of 2022. One of the main events was the Hate Ends Now tra...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has embraced cryptocurrency donations through a partnership with Crypto for Charity, becoming one of many organizations in the US to ...

Jill Baker Shames, a social worker and member of United Hatzalah in Israel, volunteered in Moldova and Ukraine to assist refugees fleeing from the war in Ukr...

This collection features vintage Passover advertisements from Jewish Life, the predecessor of Jewish Action. The ads date back to January-February 1963 and S...

The article explores how technology, specifically social media, is affecting the social skills and well-being of Jewish teenagers. Many teens spend excessive...

In this article, a middle school student named Sarah expresses her desire for a smartphone, as many of her friends already have one. While Sarah's mother is ...

Experts provide suggestions for parents concerned about technology's impact on their children's social-emotional development. Key recommendations include: co...

The article discusses the importance of raising resilient children and provides insights from parenting experts. It highlights the need for parents to cultiv...

The pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of children, and it is important for parents to create a positive and resilient environment at...

Gratitude is an important skill that can be nurtured in children. Studies show that grateful children tend to be happier and more optimistic. Parents can cre...

Children are often more resilient than adults give them credit for. They have the ability to quickly move on from upsetting experiences and forget about them...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has launched the Empowered Parenting Initiative (EPI) to address the need for emotional development in children. EPI is a parenting p...

Rabbi Leib Kelemen summarizes the advice of Rabbi Shlomo Wolbe, a master educator, on raising confident and emotionally strong children. The first principle ...

Dr. David Pelcovitz, an expert in parenting and child psychology, discusses the traits of mentally healthy children, emphasizing the importance of emotional ...

Dr. David Pelcovitz, a well-known psychologist, discussed the traits of mentally healthy children, emphasizing their ability to regulate emotions and form st...

In the winter 2021 issue of Jewish Action, there is a continuation of the discussion around two key issues highlighted in the 2020 Pew study of American Jews...

The discussion revolves around the importance of instilling a lifelong passion for Yiddishkeit (Judaism) in children. The conversation emphasizes the need fo...

The author of the first text emphasizes the importance of making Torah Judaism relatable and inspiring in order to keep students engaged and prevent them fro...

In this article, three Jewish leaders discuss the importance of outreach and combating assimilation within the Jewish community. Rabbi Zvi Teitelbaum emphasi...

In this article, three individuals discuss the topic of outreach and combating assimilation in the Jewish community. Rabbi Zvi Teitelbaum emphasizes the impo...

This article features interviews with four Israeli farmers who observe the shemitah year, a Sabbatical year when farming is prohibited in accordance with Jew...

This article discusses the observance of shemitah, the seventh year in the agricultural cycle when Jewish farmers are expected to let their land lie fallow. ...

Soft matzah, although not new, has become more commercially available in recent years. While traditional hard matzah has the appearance of chametz flatbreads...

The author reflects on the traditional Ashkenazi Passover meal being dull in color and flavor compared to other cuisines. To enhance the Pesach menu and crea...

The halachic principle of "chai nosei et atzmo" states that a living being carries itself, exempting the carrier from certain Biblical prohibitions of carryi...

In his book "Faith at Work: Elevating Our Work Day Parashah by Parashah," Jeff Weinberg explores the connection between our work lives and our spiritual purs...

The Koren Yachad Siddur, edited by Rabbi Dr. Benjy Leibowitz and Michael Adler, is designed to make communal prayer more accessible for people with intellect...

The reviews cover a range of Jewish publications. The first review discusses "The 4 Sons Haggadah" by Rabbi Allen Schwartz, which offers four different comme...

The author reflects on his experiences leading Passover Seders for his family, both before and after becoming religiously observant. His mother later asks hi...

In this collection of letters from the Spring 2022 issue of Jewish Action, various topics are discussed. One writer reflects on the rewards of making aliyah,...

The fear of Orthodox parents is that their child will reject Torah and leave the community. There is a lack of data on the percentage of Orthodox graduates w...

The article discusses the need for passionate engagement in Judaism and Jewish life, noting the challenges of assimilation and disinterest among young Jews. ...

The concept of influencers, popularized in recent years, is not new. In Jewish thought, the importance of surrounding oneself with righteous people is emphas...

In this article, Rabbi Josh Joseph discusses the importance of becoming better listeners, especially in the current digital age where distractions are abunda...

The OU Womens Initiative (WI) celebrated the culmination of its first two-year Nach Yomi cycle, with community events and siyumim in the US and Israel. The p...

OU Kosher, in collaboration with GE Appliances (GEA) and ZMAN Technologies, has introduced a device called the Shabbos Keeper for Ovens, which enables Shabbo...

A gabbai's role in a synagogue is multifaceted and requires a range of skills. They are responsible for managing the various aspects of the service, includin...

The gabbais klap is a traditional practice in Jewish synagogues, where the gabbai, or synagogue official, slams his hand on the bimah to remind the congregat...

This text discusses the role of the shtadlan in Jewish history and pays tribute to modern-day shtadlanim of the 20th century who played important roles in ad...

Shtadlanut, meaning intercession, is a historical Jewish practice of influential individuals advocating for the Jewish community to influence public policy. ...