Tag: Jewish Action

Joseph Lieberman, the recently deceased retired senator, is remembered as a kind and unpretentious man who took his Jewish faith seriously but without arrogance.
A hakaras hatov letter expresses gratitude to Jewish Action for initiating a program that fostered meaningful learning relationships for Jewish individuals with special needs, inspired by a Yachad Shabbaton experience.
The author describes waking up to the sound of sirens on Shabbat/Simchat Torah morning in Herzliya.
Gitti Allman, an administrative liaison at a girls yeshivah and cake decorator, decided to donate her kidney to Anthony Sonny Silver, a police officer who had been undergoing dialysis treatments and needed a kidney transplant.
Jewish Action, a magazine, has won seven Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism at the American Jewish Press Association (AJPA) Conference.
In celebration of Israel's 75th anniversary, Jewish Action released a short film series called "Voices of Faith: Memories of 1948."
The article explores the concept of ownership and its significance from a Jewish perspective.
The recent issue of Jewish Action, dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of OU Kosher, has garnered praise from readers.
In this article, Rabbi Julius Berman discusses his involvement with the OU Kosher and the importance of maintaining high standards in kashrut certification.
This photo essay showcases a collection of ads from past and present Jewish publications, including the Orthodox Union (OU) National Convention program in 1927 and various issues of Jewish Life and Jewish Action magazines from the 1940s to the present day.
Rav Aharon Lichtenstein shares additional insights about Rav Yitzchak Hutner, their mutual teacher.
Jewish Action, a publication serving the Jewish community, has won four Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work published in 2021.
This text discusses the growing population of divorced parents and the lack of adequate support and attention it receives.
The author describes the Jewish tradition of hospitality, particularly the practice of inviting guests into one's home for Shabbat or yom tov meals.
This collection features vintage Passover advertisements from Jewish Life, the predecessor of Jewish Action.
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 high dropout rate within the Orthodox community and the fast assimilation of the non-Orthodox.
In this collection of letters from the Spring 2022 issue of Jewish Action, various topics are discussed.
In an interview with Rabbi Ezra Friedman, he discusses the mitzvah of shemitah and its observance in the modern age.
The first letter discusses the impact of an article on a Chesed program, Bobbies Place, which has led to its expansion into new communities.
Rabbi Naftali Horowitz discusses the importance of living within one's means and the different types of spenders.
Dr. Yaffa Eliach, a groundbreaking Holocaust scholar, passed away at 79 on November 8, 2016.
Rabbi Shlomo Zalman Auerbach, a revered figure in the Israeli Torah world, was known for his humility, deep expertise in Jewish law, and a balanced approach to halachic decision-making, particularly in modern contexts like medicine and technology.
Rabbi Aharon Lichtenstein offers a clarification following a publication referencing Rabbi Yitzchok Hutner's approach to suffering, emphasizing a sense of respect and gratitude towards him.
The article reflects on the current state of Israel, noting both challenges and achievements.
During the thirtieth anniversary of the Gulf War, Toby Klein Greenwald reflects on the experiences of her family during the war, including the fears, uncertainties, and miracles that occurred during those tumultuous days in Israel.