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They Are All Holy — Every Single One of Them
They Are All Holy — Every Single One of...
Immediately after Pesach, up until Yom Ha’atzma’ut, it is heartwarming to witnesses the unfurling of the Israeli flag in front of government buildings, businesses as well as private homes, while on...
May 4, 2014
By Rabbi Yerachmiel Roness
Interview with Avi Berman
Listen to Rabbi Avi Berman, director of the OU Israel Center, discuss Aliyah and Anglo life in Israel. Read more about this topic in the upcoming Spring issue of Jewish Action!...
Jan 14, 2014
By Stephen Savitsky
Better Late Than Never: A Letter to Ariel Sharon
Better Late Than Never: A Letter to Ariel Sharon
Hillel Scheinfeld and his wife were confronted with a difficult decision: should they take advantage of an unexpected opportunity to make Aliyah, or not?
Jan 14, 2014
By Hillel Scheinfeld
Aliyah Lessons from Sylvester Stallone
Aliyah Lessons from Sylvester Stallone
My wife and I have developed a profound love of pajamas. It is deep and unconditional. We are also quite fond of each other. The alignment of these two factors translates...
Jan 13, 2014
By Elie Klein
The OU Mourns the Passing of Ariel Sharon
When Ariel Sharon a”h suffered a debilitating stroke eight years ago, few expected him to live. The strength that he showed to survive, even in the face of mortal illness, duplicated...
Jan 12, 2014
By OU Staff
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
Guide to Keeping Kosher in Israel
Guide to Keeping Kosher in Israel
Planning a trip to Israel? Check out the OU Kosher Israel Guide, a joint effort of the OU Israel Center and OU Kosher. Both organizations understand the complexities of kashrut in Israel. It is important to be aware...
Nov 20, 2013
By OU Staff
The Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers vs. the Boston Marathon...
On Halloween, a 22-year-old woman – whose name I will withhold to protect what little privacy she has left – decided to dress as a victim of the Boston Marathon bombing....
Nov 6, 2013
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Acts of Kindness
Acts of Kindness
Chesed is the hallmark of the Jewish people and we need to make sure that we are transmitting this midah to our children.
Oct 30, 2013
By Adina Soclof
Something In Between
Something In Between
6 ways to get into healthy habits without losing your confidence.
Oct 30, 2013
By Alan Freishtat

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