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Run for a Meaningful Cause, Have a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Run for a Meaningful Cause, Have a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
Join us in supporting people with disabilities. Run or sponsor a runner to raise money for Yachad.
Aug 2, 2012
By OU Staff
The Colorado Shooting: Blame First, Ask Questions Later
The Colorado Shooting: Blame First, Ask Questions Later
When we blame our personal enemies we let the real culprit off the hook.
Aug 2, 2012
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Discover Your Inner Peace
Discover Your Inner Peace
A straightforward guide to making peace with life, G-d and ourselves.
Aug 2, 2012
By Yaakov Weiland
Is Your Kidney O Positive or O Negative? You Can Save This Boy’s Life
Is Your Kidney O Positive or O Negative? You...
Matthew suffers from an aggressive form of IGA Nephropathy. It took just over a year for this disease to consume his kidneys. His doctors are out of options. He needs a...
Aug 1, 2012
By OU Staff
Can Orthodox Women Work?
Can Orthodox Women Work?
"I'd like to be more religious, but having a career is very important to me."
Jul 25, 2012
By Allison Josephs
Do We Still Need to Fast on Tisha B’Av?
Do We Still Need to Fast on Tisha B’Av?
The Rabbi concluded that we should no longer be fasting as the redemption is upon us. I think otherwise.
Jul 25, 2012
By Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
When Kosher Hot Dogs Seem More Important Than the Third Temple
When Kosher Hot Dogs Seem More Important Than the...
Are we so comfortable with the status quo that Jewish leaders can spend their time on frankfurters?
Jul 25, 2012
By Yishai Fleisher
Behind the Largest Daf Yomi in the World
Behind the Largest Daf Yomi in the World
Steve Savitsky talks with Rabbi Moshe Elefant about what it's like to teach gemara to up to 1,800 listeners daily.
Jul 22, 2012
By Steven Savitsky
Becoming a “Learner/Earner”
Becoming a “Learner/Earner”
I started out my life as an earner. Then I became an earner/learner. Here are my 5 recommendations to make it work.
Jul 19, 2012
By Andrew J. Neff
Why the OU is My Favorite Tzedakah
Why the OU is My Favorite Tzedakah
My gift of tzedakah will never be sufficient to repay the kindness my children experienced attending Yachad, NCSY, and JLIC programs. We are forever indebted."
Jul 18, 2012
By OU Staff

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