Tensions were brewing; they heard the talk among the Arabs in the street. But no one could have envisioned how catastrophic it would be.

Jewish Action’s special section on Orthodox singles and dating

How has the digital revolution affected Orthodox singles’ dating lives and habits?

How can the Jewish community play a greater role in making sure Shabbat is a joy and a blessing for everyone?

In the Orthodox Jewish community, women, no matter how successful and accomplished, are nonetheless viewed as tragic figures if they have not married and had children.

The moment we begin engaging in the game of “who has it worse?” we have abandoned our responsibility to view each individual’s problem as deeply unique and personal.

There is no way to truly survey the relationship between Jewish spouses historically, but anecdotal evidence paints an interesting contrast to some of the common stereotypes.

How can we bring G-d into the classroom, into our homes, and most importantly, into our children’s hearts and minds?

Why did God create me? Why do we have to keep Shabbat? Do my tefillot really matter? If God is so loving, why is there so much suffering? These are questions often left unanswered in many Jewish high schools. Until recently. Thanks to Kivun, a two-year-long Jewish philosophy curriculum designed for tenth and eleventh grades, […]

While there’s an opportunity to make a tremendous kiddush Hashem in the workplace, there are real challenges that test one’s religious identity and commitment.

The impact of the Internet and other contemporary developments on halachah

There is a centuries-old custom not to “invite” guests to a brit and the accompanying meal but rather to merely “inform” them when and where it will be taking place.

Colorful, brain-boosting dishes for the Nine Days and all year round

Rabbi David Silverstein’s new book, Jewish Law as a Journey: Finding Meaning in Daily Jewish Practice, has an admirable goal—to help make the observance of everyday halachot meaningful and to encourage the reader to use the mitzvot as an opportunity for spiritual growth and connection. An outgrowth of the author’s course on the philosophy of […]

This is not a whitewashed, watered-down, simplistic or monolithic presentation . . . The goal is for the reader to grapple with the text, rather than be told what the text says.

How we can sanctify G-d’s name in everyday life