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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
Entering a War Zone
My friend was en route to Israel as these events transpired. She flew into a war zone without even realizing it…
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
Natan Sharansky’s Letter to the Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors
Natan Sharansky’s Letter to the Jewish Agency’s Board of...
Immediately as the attacks escalated in the South, The Jewish Agency mobilized to ensure the safety of the immigrants in our absorption centers, remove program participants from danger zones, and provide...
Nov 15, 2012
By OU Staff
But Is It Really <em>Chesed</em>?
But Is It Really Chesed?
If there is no one in need within our field of vision, we are called upon to widen our field of vision.
Nov 1, 2012
By Rabbi Eliyahu Safran
The JACS Sober IFS Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip: June 2012
The JACS Sober IFS Taglit-Birthright Israel Trip: June 2012
Thirty-two young people and three staff members boarded the EL AL flight. The common bond all shared was being sober; some as little as three months, others up to seven...
Sep 5, 2012
By Sharon Darack
Jack Lew Tells Group of 20 Jewish Teens to Be Proud of Religion
Jack Lew Tells Group of 20 Jewish Teens to...
But at the same time, "don’t feel entitled.” White House Chief of Staff has an off-the-record meeting with Boca Raton high school students.
Aug 30, 2012
By Rabbi Efrem Goldberg
Jewish American Gold Medalist Honors Munich Athletes While the World Forgets
Jewish American Gold Medalist Honors Munich Athletes While the...
Ms. Raisman demonstrated true strength of character when she told reporters, “The fact it was on the 40th anniversary is special,” and, “If there had been a moment’s silence, I would...
Aug 9, 2012
By Rabbi Steven Burg
Cremation: The Newest Trend in Jewish Life
Cremation: The Newest Trend in Jewish Life
At least one-third of Jews in America get cremated. Steve Savitsky talks with Doron Kornbluth about this disturbing--but growing--trend.
Aug 8, 2012
By Stephen Savitsky

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