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At a moment when antisemitism is rising, American Orthodox Jews should not withdraw from the public square. 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More than half of my brain is being used just trying to drown out Sarah’s breathing.</p>\n", "uri": "/cover-story/a-matter-of-focus-inside-the-mind-of-a-teen-with-adhd/", "featuredImage": { "node": { "srcSet": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_300,h_104,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787678005/Jewishaction/7/7.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_1024,h_356,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787678005/Jewishaction/7/7.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_768,h_267,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787678005/Jewishaction/7/7.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787678005/Jewishaction/7/7.jpg?_i=AA 1200w", "sizes": "(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px", "altText": "", "sourceUrl": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787678005/Jewishaction/7/7.jpg?_i=AA" } } }, { "categories": { "nodes": [ { "uri": "/category/cover-story/", "name": "Cover Story" }, { "uri": "/category/religion/education/", "name": "Education" }, { "uri": "/category/family/parenting/", "name": "Parenting" } ] }, "title": "What Educators Are Saying", "excerpt": "<p>Advice from educators on how to help all students and parental involvement</p>\n", "uri": "/cover-story/what-educators-are-saying/", "featuredImage": { "node": { "srcSet": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_300,h_104,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787679151/Jewishaction/5/5.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_1024,h_356,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787679151/Jewishaction/5/5.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_768,h_267,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787679151/Jewishaction/5/5.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787679151/Jewishaction/5/5.jpg?_i=AA 1200w", "sizes": "(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px", "altText": "", "sourceUrl": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787679151/Jewishaction/5/5.jpg?_i=AA" } } }, { "categories": { "nodes": [ { "uri": "/category/cover-story/", "name": "Cover 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Calling Shabbat Bread “Challah”?", "excerpt": "<p>Because the word challah has two meanings, the two are often confused.</p>\n", "uri": "/religion/jewish-law/whats-the-truth-about-calling-shabbat-bread-challah/", "featuredImage": { "node": { "srcSet": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_300,h_104,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676530/Jewishaction/17/17.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_1024,h_356,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676530/Jewishaction/17/17.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_768,h_267,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676530/Jewishaction/17/17.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676530/Jewishaction/17/17.jpg?_i=AA 1200w", "sizes": "(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px", "altText": "", "sourceUrl": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676530/Jewishaction/17/17.jpg?_i=AA" } } }, { "categories": { "nodes": [ { "uri": "/category/food/recipes/", "name": "Recipes" }, { "uri": "/category/religion/shabbat-holidays/rosh-hashanah/", "name": "Rosh Hashanah" } ] }, "title": "A Whole Lot of Challah", "excerpt": "<p>Homemade challah for the holidays is definitely a special treat; try these sweet challah recipes and maybe a new honey to dip in as well!</p>\n", "uri": "/food/recipes/a-whole-lot-of-challah/", "featuredImage": { "node": { "srcSet": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_300,h_104,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676466/Jewishaction/18/18.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_1024,h_356,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676466/Jewishaction/18/18.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/w_768,h_267,c_scale/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676466/Jewishaction/18/18.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676466/Jewishaction/18/18.jpg?_i=AA 1200w", "sizes": "(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px", "altText": "", "sourceUrl": "https://res.cloudinary.com/ouwp/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787676466/Jewishaction/18/18.jpg?_i=AA" } } }, { "categories": { "nodes": [ { "uri": "/category/inside-the-ou/new-books-from-ou-press/", "name": "New Books from OU Press" }, { "uri": "/category/synagogue-prayer/", "name": "Synagogue & Prayer" }, { "uri": "/category/the-rav/", "name": "The Rav" } ] }, "title": "New From OU Press – Fall 2026", "excerpt": "<p>The Koren Mesorat HaRav Tehillim, the Rabbi Dr. Raymond Harari Edition, with commentary based on the teachings of Rabbi Joseph B. 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Volume # 87

Fall 2026 (5787)

In this issue
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: A Call to Serve
9/11

Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: A Call to Serve

The twenty-fifth anniversary of 9/11 should remind us of responsibility. . . . At a moment when antisemitism is rising, American Orthodox Jews should not withdraw from the public square. We should enter it more fully.

Crossing the Divide
Israel

Crossing the Divide

How a Modern Orthodox community and a secular kibbutz forged an unlikely friendship in the aftermath of October 7

Dear Mrs. Fructer
Cover Story

Dear Mrs. Fructer

How do you thank a teacher for believing in you and giving you the chance to succeed when so many others labeled you lazy or uncaring?

The Final Journey
Life Ordeals

The Final Journey

How end-of-life doulas are helping Orthodox families navigate life’s final journey with dignity, compassion and faith

A Whole Lot of Challah
Recipes

A Whole Lot of Challah

Homemade challah for the holidays is definitely a special treat; try these sweet challah recipes and maybe a new honey to dip in as well!

Reviews in Brief – Fall 2026
History

Reviews in Brief – Fall 2026

I Read This Over Shabbos: Reading Jewish History in the Parasha; You, G-d & Me: The Divine Importance of Interpersonal Relationships; Benot Melachim: Inyanei Leidat HaBat BeHalachah UveAggadah