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Green Eggs, No Ham
What happens when Jew in the City (JITC) finds herself in a Dr. Seuss-like world with “Survivor” winner Ethan Zohn? Enjoy Jew in the City’s first animated short – just in...
Sep 19, 2014
By OU Staff
Rabbi Weil Interviews Director of “The Green Prince,” Nadav...
We had the great opportunity of hosting Nadav Schirman, the Director of the award winning documentary film The Green Prince. The Green Prince, which is the fascinating story of Moussab Hassan...
Sep 11, 2014
By Rabbi Steven Weil
Shavuot Delights: Recipes from Dairy Made Easy
Shavuot Delights: Recipes from Dairy Made Easy
Just in time for shavuot comes the latest in the Made Easy series from authors Leah Schapira and Victoria Dwek. Discover easy-to-prep dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. From a...
May 27, 2014
By OU Staff
What to Make of the Mazinka Dance?
What to Make of the Mazinka Dance?
Steve Savitsky and Rabbi Becker discuss the Mazinka Dance and it’s historical significance to the Jewish community.
Apr 18, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Book Review: A Taste of Pesach
Book Review: A Taste of Pesach
I have a somewhat distracted approach to cooking and baking–especially for chagim or other events “shehazman grama” – with severe time limitations. Put simply, I have an irresistible desire to patchke...
Apr 9, 2014
By Carrie Beylus
Champion of the Jewish People and Friend to the OU: Radio Host Nachum Segal
Champion of the Jewish People and Friend to the...
When the Nachum Segal Network (www.nachumsegal.com) announced that it would air its first-ever “Kosher Halftime Show” during the recent Super Bowl XLVIII, the Orthodox Union jumped on board as a co-sponsor....
Feb 26, 2014
By Batya Rosner
Rabbi Weil Interviews the Creators of the “Life is Strange” Documentary
Rabbi Weil Interviews the Creators of the “Life is...
Rabbi Steven Weil chats with Director Yitzi Hertz and Producer Sammy Grundwerg about their new documentary, “Life is Strange.” LIFE IS STRANGE evokes the vibrant life of Jewish families in pre-World War...
Jan 17, 2014
By Rabbi Steven Weil
Nachum Segal Live @ OU Israel Center
Check out Nachum Segal Live at the OU Israel Center!  Including interviews with Rabbi Avi Berman, Mayer Fertig, Gavriel Kalish, Yirmi Elkus, Rivka Segal, Rivka Abbe and  Yael Tamari. Nachum Was Live at the OU...
Dec 9, 2013
By OU Press Staff
Dear That’s Life: How Do You Spell ‘Knaidel’?
Dear That’s Life: How Do You Spell ‘Knaidel’?
Did the Scripps National Spelling Bee spell the word 'Knaidel' right and, is it a good thing that American society has fully accepted "Yiddish-isms" into their pop-culture vernacular?
Jun 4, 2013
By Miriam L. Wallach
The Jewish Jordan’s Triple Threat
The Jewish Jordan’s Triple Threat
Steve Savitsky talks with former basketball phenom Tamir Goodman about his new book.
May 9, 2013
By Stephen Savitsky

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