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Nomi Gutenmacher reflects on her son's journey from being drafted into the Israeli army, highlighting the emotional and physical transformations she witnesse...

A hakaras hatov letter expresses gratitude to Jewish Action for initiating a program that fostered meaningful learning relationships for Jewish individuals w...

The article discusses the evolving acceptance of wearing yarmulkes in professional settings, particularly in the author's experience working at law and accou...

Israeli soldier Ori Megidish's rescue by the IDF from captivity in Gaza highlighted the role of emunah, or faith, in facing challenges, as her mother engaged...

The text delves into the concept of partnership and shared leadership, drawing from the personal loss of Sergeant First Class (res.) Yakir Hexter and discuss...

In the wake of a tragic event, the theme of unity among the Jewish people emerges strongly, with acts of kindness and solidarity across different Jewish comm...

"Hasidus Meets America: The Life and Torah of the Monastryshcher Rebbe" by Professor Ora Wiskind sheds light on Rabbi Yehoshua Heschel Rabinowitz, a Chassidi...

Staff Sgt. Rose Lubin, a Border Police officer in Jerusalem's Old City precinct, was killed in a stabbing attack. In memory of her, a gathering was held wher...

This article highlights four children's books with Jewish themes. "A Kids Book About Perseverance" by Yonina Schnall Lermer teaches children about perseveran...

During Israel's 2023 war, an unprecedented display of chesed, ahavat Yisrael, and achdut was seen globally, with Jews from diverse backgrounds coming togethe...

In this diary, the author recounts her experience of mobilizing chesed (acts of kindness) during a time of war in Israel. She and her friend gather essential...

In this diary entry, the author describes their experience of mobilizing chesed (kindness) in response to the war between Israel and Hamas. They and their fr...

The demand for olive-green tzitzit for IDF soldiers has increased significantly since the start of the war. Soldiers see their tzitziyot as a tangible repres...

In the wake of the war in Israel, individuals and communities across the Jewish diaspora unite to support soldiers and civilians in Israel. A young woman org...

Amidst the fear and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflict in Israel, a group of American and Israeli children have found solace and conne...

The article shares a story about the collaboration between women from a deeply religious community and a secular kibbutz in Israel during the war. The women ...

This article shares the story of Bentzi Goldman, who owns a delivery company and decided to use his company to help Israeli soldiers during the war. He and h...

Shelley and Ariel Serber from West Hempstead, New York, have transformed their living room into a distribution center for the IDF during the Iron Swords War....

Despite the ongoing war in Gaza, Ben Katz and his wife, Michele, proceeded with their plans to make aliyah (immigrate to Israel) from Cleveland. They filled ...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has been actively supporting and assisting the Jewish community in Israel during the recent crisis. They have raised over $2 million ...

The Orthodox Union (OU) has been actively working to provide aid to individuals and families impacted by the recent conflict in Israel. They have raised over...

Colonel Golan Vach, the head of the IDF's National Rescue Unit, discusses his experiences in disaster relief efforts, including his recent deployment to Surf...

Colonel Golan Vach, the commander of the IDF's National Rescue Unit of the Home Front Command, has had extensive experience in disaster rescues and humanitar...

The article discusses the growing trend of young North American Jews pursuing higher education and settling in Israel. Many of these young olim are choosing ...

The North American Youth Aliyah Movement, which involves young North American Jews making aliyah (immigrating) to Israel to pursue higher education and build...

Aviva Lakser, a young Jewish woman from Skokie, Illinois, shares her story of making aliyah (immigrating) to Israel. Raised in a Zionist household and active...

This article discusses the response of young olim (immigrants) living in Israel during times of war. Despite the challenges of being far from family and deal...

The article discusses how young olim (Jews who have immigrated to Israel) are volunteering and supporting Israel during times of war. Many of these young oli...

The author describes waking up to the sound of sirens on Shabbat/Simchat Torah morning in Herzliya. People were being called up for reserve duty, indicating ...

During the recent war in Israel, Rabbi Noam and Shifra Friedman, educators at Reichman University, mobilized their community to support soldiers who were bei...

Rivka Ravitz, former chief of staff to the tenth president of Israel, Reuven Rivlin, discusses her career in politics and the challenges she faced as a Chare...

In this personal account, the author shares her experience during a period of conflict in Israel. She describes the fear and anxiety she felt as explosions w...

The Rabbinical Council of America (RCA) has released a new edition of Hamadrikh, a handbook for the American rabbinate. The original Hamadrikh was compiled b...

Asarah BTevet, also known as the tenth of Tevet, is a fast day on the Jewish calendar that commemorates the beginning of the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem. W...

The article discusses the kashrut of bread in Jewish dietary laws. It explains that according to the Gemara, bread must be pareve and should not be kneaded w...

This article discusses the joy and casual nature of Chanukah parties, highlighting the opportunity to cook and enjoy special dairy recipes. It provides recip...

The Medical Halachah Annual, Volume 1: The Pandemic and Its Implications presents a halachic approach to the ethical questions raised by the Covid-19 pandemi...

"Insights and Attitudes: Torah Essays on Fundamental Halachic and Hashkafic Issues" is a compilation of essays by Rabbi Hershel Schachter and Rabbi Mayer Twe...

In the first book, "Yedias HaTorah Step by Step," Rabbi Dovid Schoonmaker shares techniques to improve memory when studying Torah, focusing on Gemara but app...

The author shares personal experiences and reflections on the relationship between Polish and Jewish identity. The author's father-in-law, a Holocaust surviv...

The text includes several letters from readers in a Jewish publication. One letter suggests that the struggle to find a connection with God may be related to...

This article reflects on the emotional and devastating three weeks following the Simchas Torah massacre in Israel, during which the IDF bombed Gaza and a gro...

The article discusses the need for Jews to study the Torah in order to understand and respond to the current events and challenges facing Israel. It highligh...

In this article, Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph reflects on his personal experience during a crisis in Israel and the importance of finding one's role and purpose in ...

The author reflects on the concept of retirement and the importance of having meaningful plans for the future. They highlight the story of Rebbetzin Chana Go...

The OU Press released several books in the past year that explore various aspects of Jewish thought and tradition. "The Return to Zion" contains ten addresse...

The author reflects on her Jewish identity and the influences that shaped it. Despite having one set of religious grandparents and one set of non-religious g...

The IDF Mezuzah Project is a grassroots campaign aiming to provide mezuzot for the doorposts of every Israeli Army base as a form of Divine protection for th...

This article pays tribute to Dovid Mittleman, a lone soldier who was part of the Golani Brigade and was tragically killed while protecting the Kissufim army ...

This text provides a roundup of different Thanksgiving turkey recipes. It includes a recipe for a basic and moist turkey roast using basic spices. Another re...