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Chanukah: A Generation in Need of Rededication
Chanukah: A Generation in Need of Rededication
They chafe against a “lifestyle” they feel is restrictive and complain that being religious simply is not “fun."
Dec 5, 2012
By Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
Hurricane Heroes
Hurricane Heroes
Steve's interview with Rabbi Aryeh Lightstone, Regional director of New York NCSY, about the tremendous acts of hospitality, kindness and general heroism following Sandy.
Dec 5, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
“Why?” 5 Reasons for Suffering
“Why?” 5 Reasons for Suffering
How to transcend your challenges.
Nov 29, 2012
By Yaakov Weiland
Rebuilding the Lives of Sandy Victims
Rebuilding the Lives of Sandy Victims
Steve Savitsky talks with Judah Isaacs, Director of Community Engagement at the Orthodox Union, about the funds raised for victims of Sandy and what's been achieved.
Nov 28, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky
Reflections on a New Reality
Reflections on a New Reality
What does G-d want from us? What message is He sending? No one has answers to these questions. But I do have some reflections which I would like to share with...
Nov 21, 2012
By Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
HBG Jewish Community-Wide Mission to Help Hurricane Victims In NY
HBG Jewish Community-Wide Mission to Help Hurricane Victims In...
As we are aware, countless families in the NY/NJ area recently lost their homes and possessions to Hurricane Sandy. A lack of power, bad weather, and the sheer volume of the...
Nov 16, 2012
By Rabbi Akiva Males
Aliya Under the Rockets
We knew there would be missiles, we know there will be a war with Iran, but we were not afraid.
Nov 16, 2012
By OU Staff
My Son is Israel
I just returned from Israel last week and may have been standing in the exact same spot as a rocket that struck in Sdorot. I was visiting newly arrived Ethiopian olim...
Nov 16, 2012
By OU Staff
We <em>Davened</em> As Rockets Fell
We Davened As Rockets Fell
With rockets in the background and faith in every word. This is my story.
Nov 15, 2012
By Yossi Katz
Israel Forgot to Ask
Israel Forgot to Ask
Instead, they launched 20 air strikes. And answered some pressing questions.
Nov 15, 2012
By Rabbi Avi Berman, Director of OU Israel

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