Behind the Veil with Kleinfeld’s Modest Bridal Consultant
When Rochel Leah Katz, a consultant at iconic New York bridal boutique Kleinfeld, was hired for her job nearly 16 years ago, she assumed the position would be temporary. Katz had...
Jun 3, 2015
By OU Staff
Still Single? Maybe Your Local Government can Help
The local council of Beit El has come up with an original way to deal with the bachelorhood issue in the community: The council has begun employing matchmakers to help single...
Feb 2, 2015
By OU Staff
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
Too Smart to Get Married
I got a call from a fellow who said, “Rebbe, you have to help me.” “Sure, sure. What’s up?” I replied. “Well, I was set up with this girl, and I...
Dec 23, 2014
By Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
The Bashert Test
One of the greatest challenges in life is finding the balance between bitachon and histadlus—recognizing that HASHEM runs the world, yet actively doing our part. If this is difficult in many...
Dec 18, 2014
By Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier
Summertime: How Can We Manage Misbehavior?
It’s summertime and with it comes lots of down time. The best thing about the summer is that we loosen up our schedule. The worst thing about the summer is we...
Jul 10, 2014
By Adina Soclof
Upstanders, Not Bystanders
In this week’s Parsha, Shelach, the Jewish people are preparing to enter the Promised Land and Moshe sends 12 spies to scout out the Land of Israel. Ten of the spies...
Jun 11, 2014
By Adina Soclof
Met Through NCSY: The Riesels’ Story
Finding one’s spouse can be a daunting process, but for the Riesels it was nothing short of miraculous. They had G-d guiding them with NCSY unwittingly acting as their matchmaker. Because Heshy Riesel grew in...
Mar 13, 2014
By OU Staff
Five Reasons Why Being a Good Parent Isn’t Enough
You’re a young parent or an old parent, and you’re passionate about raising your children in the best possible way. You’ve attended parenting classes, read books, and have been conscientious about...
Dec 10, 2013
By Rabbi Shlomo Slatkin
Giving A Get: One Last Chance To Be A...
The Mishna tells us, “in a place where there is no man, strive to be a man” (Avos 2:6). Sadly, not every marriage turns out to be a fairy-tale romance.
Nov 8, 2013
By Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
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