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Lessons from a Father of a Special Needs Child
Lessons from a Father of a Special Needs Child
R3CA videos are a new format for teaching Torah and discussing important issues in the Jewish community. On June 30, 2014, at the annual Rabbinical Council of America Conference, 10 rabbis...
Jan 29, 2015
By OU Staff
Why We All Need Holocaust Memorial Day
Why We All Need Holocaust Memorial Day
This article originally appeared in the Daily Telegraph. Today, Holocaust Memorial Day, will mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. This year we will also remember the 12 people...
Jan 27, 2015
By Britain's Former Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
Photoshopping Angela Merkel
Photoshopping Angela Merkel
There’s been a lot of buzz about the ultra-Orthodox Israeli newspaper HaMevaser photoshopping the women leaders out of a photograph of the unity march in Paris. People have had a number...
Jan 21, 2015
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Orthodox Jewish All Stars
Last month, Jew in the City selected their annual Orthodox Jewish All-Stars. From running a fashion company to being a Disney animator discover the surpriing indivudlas who, incredibly, are able to...
Jan 15, 2015
By OU Staff
When The Terror Hits Home
Last Saturday night, a day after the terror attacks in Paris, my father called to say that my uncle, Philippe Braham, was killed as he was checking out at the Hyper...
Jan 15, 2015
By OU Staff
Leaning In To Lead: Reflections on the Women’s Leadership...
I was reminded of Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg when I attended the aptly titled, “Bringing Orthodox Jewish Women into the Leadership Table” at the recent Orthodox Union Convention. In December 2010,...
Jan 14, 2015
By Atara Arbesfeld
Je Suis Aussi Juif
This post originally appeared at ouisrael.org. The massive demonstration in Paris on Sunday was an impressive day that will long be remembered. With an estimated 1.5 million people walking in central...
Jan 12, 2015
By Zvi Volk
Don’t Have Time for Your Nonsense
Don’t Have Time for Your Nonsense
A certain individual recently posted a controversial article in which he argued against something that is essentially a universally-accepted principle of Judaism. A number of others responded, calling him out on it. Those...
Jan 8, 2015
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
The Trials and Triumphs of a Survivor of Domestic...
In an inspiring story from OHEL, a survivor of domestic violence bravely breaks her silence and publicly talks with Charlie Harary about her horrific experiences.
Jan 7, 2015
By OU Staff
Glass Half Full Judaism
Glass Half Full Judaism
This post originally appeared in the Jewish Link of New Jersey. Some people see a split occurring within Modern Orthodox Judaism between those who adopt a more lenient religious interpretation and...
Jan 7, 2015
By Rabbi Gil Student

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