![Introducing the OT Podcast of “Mr. T”](https://www.ou.org/life/files/startup-593343_1920.jpg)
Introducing the OT Podcast of “Mr. T”
Have you ever wondered what you can use common household objects for? Did you ever stop and think in what ways you can incorporate materials in the classroom? Were you ever...
Dec 19, 2018
By OU Staff
![Walking and Driving with Caution](https://www.ou.org/life/files/GettyImages-115897015.jpg)
Walking and Driving with Caution
Dr. Richard Friedman, a Cedarhurst surgeon and founder of a Manhattan branch of the Hatzalah ambulance service, was struck and killed by a car late Saturday afternoon as he walked on a Lawrence, NY, street....
Dec 3, 2018
By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP
![Do Carbs Get a Bad Rap?](https://www.ou.org/life/files/carbslife12.png)
Do Carbs Get a Bad Rap?
We live in a world of extremes. In the last few decades, we have been treated to low carbs, high protein, low fat, low sugar, no sugar, high carbs, gluten free,...
Nov 28, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
![Saved from the knife](https://www.ou.org/life/files/spine36.png)
Saved from the knife
At the time of writing this article, Elly is supposed to be on an airplane flying to the United States in order to get a very intricate and delicate surgery to...
Nov 13, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
![Cholesterol, Heart Disease and Statins—The Truth Comes Out](https://www.ou.org/life/files/cholestoral2wssa.png)
Cholesterol, Heart Disease and Statins—The Truth Comes Out
What really happens in order for plaque to form in your arteries and Chas V’shalom cause a heart attack or stroke? The anatomy of a heart attack Let’s get a basic...
Oct 29, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
![New Cookbook Provides Fresh, Tasty and Healthy Additions to Your Repertoire](https://www.ou.org/life/files/matzoballVegan.jpg)
New Cookbook Provides Fresh, Tasty and Healthy Additions to...
Oy Vey Vegan, a new cookbook by Estee Raviv is a beautiful collection of vegan recipes with a Mediterranean flare. Enjoy a preview with these two recipes – both modern takes...
Oct 23, 2018
By OU Staff
![It’s Over—Now What?](https://www.ou.org/life/files/runninglife11.png)
It’s Over—Now What?
Our Succahs are down and the Yomim Tovim are now behind us. Hopefully, we had a lot of Simcha and quality time with our families. Undoubtedly, we also took liberties with...
Oct 11, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
![The 2018 Definitive Guide to the Flu Vaccine](https://www.ou.org/life/files/vaccination-2722937_1280.jpg)
The 2018 Definitive Guide to the Flu Vaccine
A dreaded time of the year has arrived. Total Family Care diagnosed its first documented case of influenza for the 2018-2019 season on Sunday, October 7, 2018. It’s...
Oct 8, 2018
By Hylton I. Lightman, MD, DCH (SA), FAAP
![Rosh Hashanah 5779](https://www.ou.org/life/files/apple-and-honey.jpg)
Rosh Hashanah 5779
As we approach the New Year of 5779, Haba Aleinu L’tovah, there is always a certain amount to reflect upon looking back at the past year as well as some trepidation...
Sep 5, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
![The 23-Day Challenge](https://www.ou.org/life/files/vegetablehealth23.jpg)
The 23-Day Challenge
We are now focusing on the approaching Yom HaDin. And as much as this is a time for spiritual preparation, it is also a time when practical preparation for the upcoming...
Aug 28, 2018
By Alan Freishtat
Discover More
- Anti-Semitism
- Around the OU
- Arts & Media
- Aseret Yemei Teshuvah
- Chanukah
- Community
- Convention
- Cooking
- Dating
- Divorce
- Education
- Fast of Asarah B'Tevet
- Fast of Esther
- Fast of Gedaliah
- Fast of Shiva Assar B'Taamuz
- Fast of Tisha B'Av
- Food
- Giveaways
- Growth
- Health
- History
- Holidays
- Holocaust
- Inspiration
- Israel
- Kosher
- Lag BaOmer
- Marriage
- Meet the OU
- Mental Health
- Money
- News
- News & Op-Ed
- Obituary
- Other
- Parenting
- Pesach
- Physical Health
- Pregnancy
- Purim & 4 Parshiyot
- Recipes
- Relationships
- Rosh Chodesh
- Rosh Hashanah
- Sefirat HaOmer
- Shavuot
- Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah
- Sukkot
- Technology
- thank you pages
- The 3 Weeks
- Torah
- Travel
- Tribute
- Tu B'Av
- Tu B'Shevat
- Yamim Noraim
- Yom Ha'atzmaut
- Yom HaShoah
- Yom HaZikaron
- Yom Kippur
- Yom Yerushalayim
![email logo](https://res.cloudinary.com/orthodox-union/image/upload/v1675948473/OURedesign/icons/emailsubscribe.png)
Subscribe To The OU’s Shabbat Shalom Weekly Newsletter
Weekly email newsletter filled with articles, Divrei Torah, upcoming events and more! Sign up today.