Jews have lived in what are now Arab countries for more than three thousand years, long before the Arab conquests that began in the seventh century. In 1948, there were more than 870,000 Jews living in the Middle East and North Africa. By 1958, ninety-seven percent of all Jews in Arab countries had emigrated due […]
Seeking halachic guidance in a time of war
At the same time that there are questions, we also clearly see Yad Hashem.
In our time—perhaps more so than in previous eras—we need tzenius, writes Rabbi Reuven Brand, in the following symposium. “To live the rewarding and meaningful lives we seek, we must commit to living inwardly.” But upholding the value of modesty in the Instagram generation is no simple feat. While the writers of the essays that […]
Dynamic Religiosity; Standing Up Against Antisemitism; The Time Has Come
After the night comes the day, with its promise of salvation and the hope for a new and better tomorrow.
Stories from friends across the years
The Jewish community has been assaulted and persecuted so many times, but not only do the Jews bounce back, they actually surge further ahead.
A Note of Gratitude; An Appreciative Reader; Rav Moshe: A Little-Known Story; Gluten-Free Dairy Bread; Gluten-Free Dairy Bread
Hasidus Meets America; My Grandmother’s Candlesticks
Rose was a kind, sweet and generous Southern girl—a gentle and deeply spiritual soul who always looked to help others. At the same time, she was determined, strong and competitive.
How could we capture the endless and ongoing stream of chesed following October 7?
The OU in Israel and America have been working around the clock to organize efforts to help our brothers and sisters in Israel.
Living here takes humility.
Why did Chazal forbid making bread that is dairy or meat?
Self-Esteem and Spirituality; The Singlehood Experience
The Return to Zion; Perpetuating the Masorah; The Rav on Tefillah; Masters of the Word; Torah United
Living side by side in peace and harmony
“There is, undeniably, something of a crisis in Jewish spirituality today,” wrote the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. How would you define spirituality?
I don’t think this is a singles crisis. I believe this is a community issue.
Puncturing Stereotypes; The Downsides of AI; Ibn Ezra and Robert Browning
Bringing together the diverse traditions of Chassidim and mitnagdim is part and parcel of achdut which we should all be seeking.
“Steve is looking to be a leader in this area. He wants to inspire others to give, to follow in his and Genie’s footsteps.”
Jewish Action won seven Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism for work that appeared in 2022.
Wondering how to occupy your time this Tishah B’Av? Take a look at Jewish Action‘s favorite Tishah B’Av reads: In the Narrow Places: Daily Inspiration for the Three Weeks By Erica Brown The Vale of Tears By Rav Pinchas Hirschprung Mourning Under Glass: Reflections on a Son’s Murder By Naftali Moses Between My Father and […]
Reflections on the founding of the Jewish State
How did a variety of great religious personalities respond to the founding of the State of Israel?
We were not only “few against many,” but a small settlement of less than a million souls, with a few hundred rifles, fighting against six nations of 100 million Arabs with armies and planes and tanks.
The question of the Land of Israel reaches even deeper than we imagine. The whole future of the Torah depends on it.