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OU Press in Jewish Action · 20 Jun

For those seeking intellectually stimulating summer reads, OU Press suggests the following titles: "The Return to Zion" by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik presents his keynote addresses on Religious Zionism and American Orthodoxy, offering timeless insights on Jewish destiny.

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The Faith of Small Things

Yehuda Fogel in Tablet · 26 Jan

This article reflects on the author's grandparents, exploring their unique qualities and the impact they had on their lives.

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Sanctuary and Humiliation: The Wartime Haven in Shanghai

Harry Freedman in Moment · 18 Jul 2023

During World War II, the Mir Yeshiva students and their teachers were forced to flee Nazi-occupied Poland and Lithuania.

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Robyn Frisch & Benji Frisch: A Child Becomes Orthodox [Divergence 2/4]

18forty · 15 Mar 2021

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Rabbi Robyn and her son Benji discuss the rewards and challenges of religious diversity within their family.

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#25 - Torah and Science - Proper Understanding of Their Relationship

Jewish History Uncensored · 11 Feb 2021

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the relationship between Torah and Science, addressing how to handle contradictions between them and whether contemporary challenges differ from those in the past.

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R' Aharon Chadash זצ״ל - Appreciating His Accomplishments

Jewish History Uncensored · 10 Dec 2020

This episode is an appreciation of Rabbi Aharon Chadash, the Mashgiach of the Mir Yeshiva, presented by Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a renowned Torah scholar, Tanach expert, and historian.

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GAON #14 -The Vilna Gaon’s Unfulfilled Ambitious Projects

Jewish History Uncensored · 26 Nov 2020

In episode 14 of the podcast "GAON," Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the Vilna Gaon's unrealized ambitious projects, specifically his endeavors to write a final version of the Shulchan Aruch and to make Aliyah to Israel.

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GAON #11 - Vilna Gaon - Legacy

Jewish History Uncensored · 5 Nov 2020

In this episode of GAON #11, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the legacy of the Vilna Gaon, focusing on the image he created in his students' eyes, particularly his legendary diligence.

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BESHT #7 Beshtian Theology II

Jewish History Uncensored · 1 Oct 2020

In this episode, Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores Beshtian Theology II, focusing on the Besht's perspective on the world, his approach to raising sparks, and how this connects to prayer.

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BESHT #3 Family Complications & Revelation

Jewish History Uncensored · 3 Sep 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, offers podcasts that delve into various aspects of Jewish history and Torah, covering important and controversial topics.

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BESHT #2: Development & Controversy Regarding His First Marriage

Jewish History Uncensored · 20 Aug 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein delves into the life and controversies surrounding the Besht's first marriage in a podcast episode focused on Jewish history.

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GAON/BESHT #1: Mysterious Origins of the Baal Shem Tov

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Aug 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein discusses the mysterious origins of the Baal Shem Tov in a podcast that explores important and controversial topics in Jewish History.

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Introducing: Jewish History Uncensored (The Gaon & the Besht)

Jewish History Uncensored · 17 Aug 2020

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein, a respected Torah scholar and historian, presents the Jewish History Uncensored podcast, delving into significant and contentious topics in Jewish history.

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New Books from OU Press

OU Press in Jewish Action · 8 Sep 2014

"Headlines" by Dovid Lichtenstein examines contemporary issues faced by Orthodox Jews through a halachic lens, offering researched analyses based on classical Jewish sources to guide discussions on contentious topics such as rescuing individuals during disasters and reporting suspected child abusers.

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